Doghampton

05/07/2025

Mini Wins, Mighty Progress 🐾✈️

Yesterday morning we ran one of our Mini Workshops for dogs who find the world a little bit much sometimes. Held in an aviation museum, the focus was on helping dogs search for their favourite scent Kong in a new but calm environment.

These sessions aren’t about rushing or ticking boxes. They’re about giving dogs the time and space they need to explore, sniff, and build confidence at their own pace. Sometimes, just being able to work in a new place is a huge step forward.
Not every dog is ready for a full workshop or a busy class. That’s where our Mini Workshops come in laid-back, low-pressure, and built around each individual dog’s needs.

🐶 Gentle support
🧠 Mental stimulation
🌍 New environments made safe

If you have a dog who finds new places overwhelming but you’d love to introduce them to scentwork, these might be the perfect stepping stone.

Drop us a message if you want to know when the next one is running.

04/07/2025

Training Tip
Before you ask your dog to focus, let them sniff the environment for a few minutes.
Here’s why:
👃 Dogs gather information through scent they’re not being “distracted,” they’re checking the news.
🧠 Sniffing helps them settle, decompress, and actually be ready to learn.
💡 You’ll get calmer engagement, better problem solving, and fewer “zoomies of protest.”

✨ Try it next time you arrive at class, a walk, or even just your garden training session.
Let them sniff first, then start the fun.

03/07/2025

Ever feel like your dog wants to do more, but you’re not sure what to offer?

Scent detection isn’t just a fun game, it’s a powerful way to:
💛 Build your dog’s confidence
🧠 Provide real mental stimulation
🤝 Strengthen your partnership
😌 Support anxious or dogs in a safe and structured way

At DogHampton, we specialise in scentwork that’s designed to support your dog, not stress them.
Whether you’ve got a young, curious pup or a sensitive soul who needs a win, we’ll guide you both step by step.

📍 Next Introduction to Scent Detection starts 20th July in bugbrooke
🕙 10am group FULL – New 1pm session added!
📍 Tuesday 22nd July in Weedon 19:00

https://bookwhen.com/doghampton

We keep things small, calm and focused – no chaos, no pressure, just noses doing what they were born to do.

🎟️ Spaces go fast. Message us or click the link to book.

01/07/2025

🔥 Too Hot to Walk? Try This Instead…

If the heatwave’s had you skipping walks lately, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean your dog has to miss out on stimulation.

👃 Scent games are a brilliant way to keep your dog’s brain busy and their body cool. Plus, they tap into your dog’s most powerful sense their nose.

💡 A reminder:
When dogs pant, they can’t sniff. When they pant they can’t sniff!
When they’re sniffing, they can’t cool down.
Which means pushing them to search in heat can lead to fast overheating. Choose cool area.

Here are 3 quick scent games to try at home today:
1️⃣ Find It: Hide a few treats around the room and send them to sniff them out.
2️⃣ Which Hand?: Pop a treat in one hand, close both fists, and let your dog choose.
3️⃣ Cup Shuffle: Place a treat under one of 3 plastic cups and shuffle them. Let your dog sniff to win!

🚫 Don’t overdo it. Short sessions with lots of breaks will do more for your dog than one long, sweaty search.

Stay cool, stay curious and give those noses a job!

30/06/2025

30/06/2025

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🎉 Massive Congratulations to Our Mini League Stars!

Very early start for our intrepid assessment takers. It’s always a great feeling when everybody passes all that hard work ( and my ace coaching) e
ensured we all had a great morning 😊👏

We’re thrilled to celebrate the success of four incredible teams who smashed their Mini League Urban assessments this weekend! 🐾💪

🌆 Elaine & Harry – passed Level 5 Urban
🌆 Nicola & koda – passed Level 1 Urban
🌆 Chris & Paddy – passed Level 11 Urban
🌆 John & Tilly – passed Level 12

We’re proud beyond words. Keep sniffing, keep striving – the next level awaits! 🚀🐶

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29/06/2025

Scent Detection in the Heat: Why it Matters, and Why It’s Harder

Outdoor scentwork in summer is no walk in the park.
Heat rises from the ground, gusts of warm air scatter scent unpredictably, and your dog’s nose is working overtime just to keep up.

And it’s not just the weather.
Outdoor searches bring all kinds of distractions the lingering smell of animal wee, fox scent, wildlife trails, other dogs’ markings, and mystery patches that are just too tempting to ignore. Some dogs lose focus completely. Others give up. And that’s exactly why we train in it.

Commitment to odour isn’t just about finding an easy hide on a breezy spring day. It’s about building determination, focus, and resilience… even when the scent’s swirling, the ground smells like every dog in the county’s had a go, and your dog’s first instinct is “ugh, not today.”

💡 Training in tough conditions helps:
🔹 Strengthen odour commitment
🔹 Improve your dog’s problem solving
🔹 Teach you both how scent moves in hot, dry air
🔹 Build focus in the face of distractions like p*e, food, and animal trails
🔹 Boost confidence in complex or exposed environments

28/06/2025

Trailing in the Heat
We love summer, but trailing in the heat isn’t just sweaty for us it can be seriously tough for the dogs too. That’s why we start our sessions early, before the sun starts to mess with the trail.

Here’s what happens when it gets hot:
🌡 Heat rises from the ground, lifting scent up and away
🌬 Gusty breezes scatter odour and break up the trail
🐾 Some dogs find this frustrating they struggle to stay on the trail or even give up

Even the most enthusiastic dogs can lose motivation when the scent isn’t sitting right or the heat makes things feel harder than usual. That’s not failure it’s a learning opportunity and a reminder that dogs aren’t machines.

📍Start times shift as the weather does, so always check your updates!

27/06/2025

Pack Your Sniffer, We’re Going Exploring!” 🐾

At DogHampton, we don’t just train dogs we help them experience the world in a whole new way.

Whether it’s a new location, a pop up scent workshop, or one of our outdoor tracking trails, your dog gets to sniff, search, and succeed in real-world environments.

💬 Got a dog who thrives when they’re outside, nose down and tail up? Come and join us. We’ve got events designed to build confidence, burn energy, and boost your bond.

🗓️ New environments, new challenges, new chances to shine.
Keep an eye on the page for more fun

26/06/2025

New Environments, New Challenges! 🌍

📸New workshops, new environments, same sniff-tastic fun.
At DogHampton, we don’t believe in boring. Our scent detection workshops take your dog to new places, each one packed with novel smells, surfaces, and distractions. Why? Because real world confidence is built outside the classroom.

🌲 Natural environments
🏚️ Unusual buildings
🚗 Busy car parks
👃 Real search challenges

Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, our workshops are designed to test your teamwork, boost your dog’s skills, and keep those tails wagging.

📍 Next pop up : Salcey forest 27th June

Let your dog do what they love, somewhere new.