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We are very passionate about the power of positive reinforcement, to bring the best out in every dog. Dog Trainer

08/01/2026

Huge congratulations to these fantastic teams on their UK Scent Sport Trail assessment passes 🎉🐾
All that training, teamwork, and trust has really paid off!

👏 Deborah & Eric – League One, Level One Rural Pass
👏 Nicola & Coda – League One, Level Six Rural Pass
👏 Christine & Lottie – League One, Level Five Rural Pass
👏 John & Tilly – League Two, Level Three Urban Pass

Each of these results reflects great handling, committed dogs, and solid preparation across very different challenges and environments. We’re incredibly proud of every one of you – keep building, keep progressing, and enjoy the journey 🐕✨

07/01/2026

Cold nose, clear head, happy dog.
First trail session after the break, coats back on, hands a bit cold, smiles very much back. There is something special about that first session back, dogs remembering the job, handlers finding their rhythm again, and everything slowing down in the best possible way.

Snow on the ground changes everything. Scents move differently, dogs think more, and take their time. No rushing, no pressure, just quiet problem solving and confidence building.
This is why we trail. Not for speed or perfection, but for calm dogs, clear communication, and watching them do what they are naturally brilliant at.

Back after the festive break, noses down, leads loose, and tails going strong. 🐾❄️

06/01/2026

Cold, yep.
Snowy, yep.
Stylish coat, absolutely nailed it.

Dog focused, nose down, quietly getting on with the job like this is totally normal.
Us at the other end of the line, wrapped up, calm, steady, pretending our fingers still work.

Snow or no snow, scent is scent.
Who’s out trailing this week and who’s just admiring the winter scenery from a distance? ❄️🐾

03/01/2026

Snow on the ground
Noses down
Dogs in their element

After the food, the festivities, and the holiday lazy days, this is the perfect reset.

Trailing wakes up brains before bodies.
It gives dogs a job without overdoing the miles.
Confidence, focus, and satisfaction, all led by the nose.

Cold air
Fresh scent pictures
Happy, purposeful dogs

This is exactly how we like to ease back in.

If you see us out today, we will be the ones following dogs through the snow with big grins on our faces ❄️🐾

31/12/2025

Tonight the world goes loud.
Fireworks crack, crowds cheer, music thumps, glasses clink, and everyone tells you how you should be celebrating New Year’s Eve.
And you are at home, curtains drawn, lights low, snacks ready, a dog pressed close to you like you are the safest place on earth.
And that is not missing out.
That is choosing something that matters.
If you are staying in with your dog tonight, while the world goes crazy, We see you.
You are the one who knows that midnight does not feel like magic to every nervous system.
You are the one who has learned that fear is not fixed by logic, or exposure, or “they’ll get used to it”.
You are the one who understands that safety comes from being believed.
Do not let anyone tell you, “It’s just a dog.”
They will never learn, or you’ll make it worse by comforting them!
They will never understand what it means to sit with another being whose heart is racing, whose body is shaking, whose world feels unpredictable and unsafe.
They will never understand what it means to choose compassion over convenience.
Connection over noise. Presence over performance.
And do not let anyone tell you,
“You’re not doing it right.”
Because you are doing the most important thing of all.
You are staying.
You are listening.
You are regulating.
You are offering calm when the world is not.

Dogs do not experience fireworks as celebration. They experience them as chaos, threat, confusion, and loss of control.
And when everything in their world feels too big, too loud, too much, they look for one thing...

Us.

Tonight, you are not boring.
You are not overprotective.
You are not dramatic.
You are not wrapped around your dog’s paw.

You are being a safe base.
You are being steady.
You are being kind.

And kindness is not weakness.
It is a skill.
It is a choice.
It is a quiet strength that does not need applause.

So while others count down to midnight, you might be counting breaths.
Slow ones. Together.

While fireworks light up the sky, you might be creating darkness and stillness.
A cave.
A nest.
A place where nothing bad happens.

And when the clock ticks over into a new year, your dog will not remember the date.
They will remember how it felt.

They will remember that when the world was frightening, you did not leave.
You did not laugh it off.
You did not tell them to get over it.

You stayed.

And honestly,
that is a bloody brilliant way to start a new year.

Happy New Year to the quiet ones.
To the compassionate ones.
To the people who understand that love sometimes looks like staying in, while the world goes mad outside.

You are doing it right.

If this is you tonight, comment
We stand for our dogs

Because choosing them when it matters most is something to be proud of.

27/12/2025

🟢 Discover the sport your dog was born to do Man Trailing at Doghampton 🐾

Have you ever watched your dog’s nose hit the ground and thought “wow, they really live in that scent world”?
That’s exactly what track trailing / man trailing taps into.

This January, Doghampton is running a small, supportive Man Trailing course

✨ Loads of individual support
✨ Calm, pressure-free learning
✨ Perfect if you’re new, nervous, or want to really understand the foundations

Trailing is not about speed or intensity. It’s about:
• letting your dog think
• building confidence and independence
• learning to read subtle changes in behaviour
• and working with your dog, not directing them

It’s especially brilliant for:
✔️ nervous or sensitive dogs
✔️ high-drive dogs who need an outlet
✔️ handlers who want to deepen their handling skills
✔️ anyone curious about scent sports beyond “traditional” detection

No experience needed. No expectations. Just curiosity and a dog with a nose (so… all of them).

📅 January course – very limited spaces (click on link
📍 Doghampton
💬 Small group | Ethical | Dog-led | Supportive

https://bookwhen.com/doghampton/e/ev-s7g31-20260117100000

If you’ve been sitting on the fence thinking “one day” — this is a lovely, low-pressure way to start.

👉 Comment or message to grab a place or ask questions.
Your dog already knows how to do this. I’ll teach you the rest. 🐕‍🦺

26/12/2025

After busy periods like Christmas, a dog’s nervous system does not simply switch off again.
During excitement or stress, the body activates the survival system, sometimes called fight, flight, or freeze. This system is designed to keep the dog safe, not calm.
The body releases adrenaline for immediate action and cortisol to keep the system on alert.
Adrenaline drops fairly quickly once the event is over Cortisol does not.
Cortisol can remain elevated for 72 hours or longer, especially in dogs who are sensitive, anxious, reactive, or already living close to their coping threshold.
When a dog is stuck in survival mode, the brain is prioritising safety over learning. The thinking part of the brain goes offline more easily, while the reactive systems stay switched on.
That can look like
• barking at things they would normally ignore
• being more jumpy or hyper alert on walks
• reacting to sounds, movement, or people sooner or more intensely
• increased scanning of the environment
• sudden bursts of energy followed by exhaustion
• pacing, restlessness, or inability to fully settle
• clinginess or, conversely, avoidance
• poor sleep or waking at the slightest noise
• reduced tolerance around people, dogs, or handling
• struggling to focus or appearing “untrainable”

This is not bad behaviour.
This is not stubbornness.
This is a nervous system still in survival mode.

High cortisol affects digestion, immune function, sleep quality, learning, and emotional regulation. When the system is overloaded, asking for more obedience or tighter control often increases stress rather than resolving it.

Boxing Day and the days that follow are ideal for helping the nervous system come back down.

Things that genuinely help
• lower expectations for behaviour and training
• keep walks quieter, slower, and sniff focused
• avoid busy places, tight spaces, or social pressure
• reduce any training expectations
• prioritise sleep and downtime
• keep routines predictable and familiar
• use enrichment that encourages natural sniffing and problem solving
• allow decompression without asking for performance

Calm behaviour follows calm chemistry.
Regulation comes from safety, predictability, and recovery, not correction.

24/12/2025

Wishing a very happy Christmas to all our DogHampton clients, past, present and future. Thank you for being part of our community, trusting us with your dogs, turning up in all weathers, and sharing the laughs, challenges and wins along the way.

From myself and Ewan, thank you for the incredible support throughout the year. It genuinely means the world to us and DogHampton would not be what it is without you.

A huge thank you as well to our wonderful trainee instructors, Nicky, Christine and John. Your time and sense of humour and support behind the scenes never goes unnoticed and we are so grateful to have you as part of the DogHampton team.

Here is to a cosy Christmas, plenty of snacks, muddy walks, waggy tails and an exciting year ahead. We cannot wait to see what the future brings and to continue the journey with you all.

With love and festive wishes
Susanne and Ewan 🎄🐾

23/12/2025

Ever wondered what your dog actually feels about Christmas?

From strangers in silly hats, a tree that appeared overnight, food everywhere but none of it for them, and routines quietly abandoned, Christmas can be a lot for dogs.

While we celebrate, they are navigating it nose first, with no context, no briefing and very strong feelings about hats.

Be kind. Lower expectations. Give them space to cope.

👉 Read the full blog here: http://ukscentsport.org/2025/12/23/christmas-as-experienced-by-me-a-dog-who-did-not-consent-to-any-of-this/

22/12/2025

🎬 The DogHampton Awards, our very own BAFTAs but with more fur and fewer speeches 🏆

Here are the stars of the night and their well deserved gongs:

🏅 Most Creative Problem Solver
Michael and Bailey, for thinking outside the box and occasionally outside the room

🍖 Tremendous Treat Giver
Jenny, pockets always full, and food that makes Thomas hungry

😂 Comedy Duo
John and Tilly, delivering laughs whether planned or not!

💪 Power Pair
Mel and Satch, strength, style, and serious teamwork

📢 Noisiest Nose
Harry and Elaine, subtlety was never an option

🧭 Lost Trail Layer
Elaine, because someone has to make it interesting (lack of clear communication from the instructor if you ask me)

📈 Most Improved Team
Sue and Frankie, proof that hard work really does pay off

💞 Sweetest Partnership
Nicola and Koda, guaranteed to make everyone else go “aww”

🏋️ Hardest Working
Nicola and Koda again, no bounds to Nicola dedication to improving her dogs life

🎭 Most Dramatic
Paula and Charlie, with Charlie absolutely stealing the show no cheese no work

A surprise award was sprung on the night, nominated by Christine for the instructors. Susanne proudly took home the Epic Fall Award , and yes, that is epic fall, not epic fail. Ewan claimed the Runner Up Award for Best Support Crew, proving that behind every great event is someone quietly keeping everything from descending into chaos.

Cue the standing ovation, the imaginary orchestra, and the speeches that went on just a bit too long. Bravo to all our winners 🌟

21/12/2025

Today DogHampton is hosting a Level One Kong Competition for UK Scent Sport 🎉

Good luck to everyone taking part today. Trust your dogs, trust your handling, and enjoy every moment of the search. We cannot wait to see some brilliant teamwork, focused noses, and confident handling out there.

Have fun, breathe, and remember, your dog has got this 🐶✨

20/12/2025

Last night was our annual DogHampton Christmas Party and Awards Night, and what a brilliant evening it was.

A huge congratulations to The Wonderful Woofers, who scooped up the most points across the night and took the top spot. Very well deserved after a lot of laughter, teamwork, and competitive festive chaos.
Thank you so much to everyone who came along and made the night what it was. Your energy, humour, and willingness to get stuck in are exactly what makes the DogHampton community so special.
A massive, massive thank you to John, Christine, and Nikki for stepping in with last minute food support when we were let down. Truly appreciated and absolute lifesavers.
Thank you as well to everyone who helped behind the scenes, supported on the night, and to all of you who continue to choose DogHampton. We honestly could not do this without you.
And to those who could not make it, thank you for your continued support, encouragement, help, and friendship throughout 2025 and heading into 2026. You are very much part of this community too.
Here’s to more sniffing, learning, laughs, and teamwork in the year ahead. 🎄🐾

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