Dog Tales

11/01/2025

Do you have a busy collie, or any breed you can't imagine waiting their turn and quietly watching?
Well this is a busy, mile a minute border collie who does Scentwork.
If you would like to experience a calm more fulfilled dog who doesn't need to go 'self employed,' doing his own thing, but focuses on a purposeful outlet, this is for your dog and you.

11/01/2025

Our 3rd Mantrailing meet up this year.
A beautiful clear cold day. Deep in the woods.
New experiences and distractions got the newer dogs working hard concentrating on trailing choices, and they rose admirably to the task in hand. Or should I say paw and nose. Those noses twitching, high frequency sniffing and applying decisions.
It is not often that we allow dogs to make the decisions, but here, it is joyous to watch the dogs lead us to the scent of a specific human.
Aimed at pet dogs, taught to a professional standard. Yes, your dog can do this.

23/12/2024

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from my home to yours. 🎄☃️🌟
To customers old and new, thank you for your support, and to be sharing your training journey.
I am so grateful for being able to work with so many varied and wonderful dogs. To watch them work and progress their skills and enhance your relationship together.
New Year classes are filling up fast and I can't wait to see you in 2025.
May you enjoy muddy walks, training skills and lazy fireside days amongst the Christmas turmoil. xx

08/12/2024

It's cold, wet, wild and windy.
Stay cosy and put the kettle on? OR,
Wrap up with an extra layer and get out there?
The coffee will be all the more worth it, if you do the latter. Xx
Good for the body and soul and most dogs don't mind the weather. 😁

07/11/2024

🐾New Puppy Course Starting Next Week! 🐾

IF YOU NEED TO GET STARTED ON YOUR TRAINING BEFORE THE XMAS BREAK WE HAVE 2 SPACES AVAILABLE.
19th November 8.15pm Worthing area.

A 4-week course tailored for younger dogs, up to 6 months old. If you've got a new puppy, this course is a perfect start!

Throughout these weeks, we’ll be covering a variety of skills, including socialisation, focus-building, recall training, interactive play, and other essential social skills for your pup’s development.

If you’re interested, please send me a private message for more details. We can’t wait to help you and your puppy start your training journey.

21/10/2024

ALL CLASSES FULL WITH WAITING LISTS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
Uk Sniffer Dogs Bronze beginners class. Starting Mon 4th Nov 8pm Worthing area.
Pm for the last few spaces.
Our last new intake this year.
We will guide you into your scentwork journey. You have access to a closed fb group and handouts of the course. You will learn lots of facts about your dogs olfactory system and build your relationship.

16/10/2024

A dogs nose print is unique, just like a human fingerprint.
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Love this shot! 📸❤️

📸 Kenneth Thomas

16/10/2024

I LOVE THIS. . . .
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08/10/2024

GOLD UK SNIFFER DOGS WORKSHOP
Seris 5.
THIS SUNDAY 2 SPACES AVAILABLE.
11am to 3pm Worthing area.
- Out of reach hides.
- Under water hides.
- People searches.
- Active retrieve searches.

You need to have completed Bronze and Silver to attend.
P.m. to book your space.

01/10/2024

My black dog on National Black Dog Day.
Share your black dogs too.

22/09/2024

Dog takes scent from discarded coffee cup. Handler trails dog through town to find the trail layer at the railway station, whose scent is on the coffee cup. Super dog.

17/09/2024

Physio body check, maintenance, pampering and ongoing treatment was the order of the day for these 3. The white collie x Maisie and Frank the Boxer have already had their treatment session. Look how relaxed and content they are. 🩷🤎
Thank you so much to PHYSIOFI. 🙏👌🫶

14/09/2024

This is exactly why you should put your phone away, stop talking, and just be present with your dog🐕

Walk with me; don’t just walk me. Slow down and see the world as I do. I know you’ve got things to do, places to be. But out here, with the ground beneath our feet and the sky above us, there’s a whole world worth noticing.

The autumn chill is in the air today, crisp and full of new smells. It’s different from yesterday, and different from the day before. Every day is new. The leaves crunch under my paws, and I stop to breathe in the rich, earthy scent of them. To you, it might just be a pile of leaves, but to me, it’s a story—one I can’t help but dive into, nose first.

There’s a squirrel somewhere nearby, I can sense it, darting up a tree, its tiny heart beating fast. And the wind carries whispers of things far away: a family cooking dinner, the trace of a cat that passed by early this morning, and the faint perfume of flowers holding on to their last bit of summer. It’s all here, swirling around us if you just take the time to notice.

You tug on the leash, eager to move on, and I can tell you’re thinking about something far away from here. But when we walk, truly walk, you and I can be in this moment together. Feel the cool air brush against your skin, let it wake you up. Notice how the sun filters through the branches, casting shadows that dance on the pavement. Hear the crunch of the leaves beneath our steps, like a secret rhythm just for us.

To you, it might be just another walk, a daily routine to tick off the list. But for me, every step is an adventure. Each scent is a clue, each sound a piece of a puzzle. When you walk with me, really walk with me, you’ll see it too. The world is bigger than what we’re rushing toward. It’s right here, in the small moments, in the quiet spaces between your thoughts.

So, slow down. Breathe. Let the chill fill your lungs and the colours fill your eyes. Walk with me, don’t just walk me. See the world as I do, if only for a little while. It’s all waiting for you, just beneath the surface.
Natalie P
2024
Picture created with AI

10/09/2024

"Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen." – Orhan Pamuk

In scentwork, our dogs are constantly communicating through their incredible noses. 🐶👃 As handlers, it's our responsibility to learn how to listen. 🎧 Each time they engage with a scent, it's like they're speaking their own language of scent!

Scentwork is not just about detection; it's about understanding and connection. Watching your dog solve scent puzzles is truly fascinating—unlocking that special bond. 💖

Who else is learning to 'hear' their dog better through scentwork? Share your favourite moments of teamwork with your dog below! ⬇️