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The home of reward based dog training! - Delivering courses, workshops, 121s & events by two qualified instructors. Smart Dog Academy would love your feedback.
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21/11/2024

LOST PROPERTY!! These gloves were left at one of our Puppy Club Sessions in Winnersh. Are they yours?

19/11/2024

We had a fun session with the beautiful Pippa this afternoon, who graduated from our Puppy Foundation Course a few months ago, as she begins her journey in to the fun world of Scent Detection via our UK Sniffer Dogs 1-2-1s.

She did an incredible job and at just 7 months of age, she was flying through her searches and even showing off freeze indication. We can't wait to see this superstar pups progress over the next few weeks 🤗

If you are interested in the world of scent detection then check out our UK Sniffer Dogs 6 Week Scent Detection Courses held at both Bronzd & Silver level or get in touch with us for 1-2-1 options!

17/11/2024

We can’t tell you enough how proud we are of these fabulous puppies and their owners for completing their puppy training course today. Each and every one of them have worked extremely hard and the results have been outstanding. Well done guys. We look forward to seeing you again soon 🤩🏆🥳🎉

14/11/2024

A huge welcome to the latest puppies to join the Smart Dog Academy at our Puppy Foundation Course which started at Burghfield Village Hall this evening!

We look forward to seeing these gorgeous puppies develop and grow in confidence over the upcoming weeks as we progress through course.

Well done to all the owners and pups today on rocking their first session! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

13/11/2024

Look who went and got himself a baby brother 👀

Rocket completed our 1-2-1 training package and went on to attend our improver course where he achieved the criteria to pass his IMDT Partnership Grade level 1. He’s hoping his new baby brother Cosmo will follow in his footsteps and we believe he will smash it out of the park given how dedicated to training his owners are.

Welcome to the academy Cosmo. We can wait to watch you shine 🤗✨

13/11/2024

✨EXCITING NEWS!! ✨

We will be hosting a Dog First Aid Course for Animal Love in Burghfield in January. This course is 6 hours and is being held across 2 evenings 23rd & 30th January 6.30pm-9.30pm at Burghfield Village Hall.

You will be issued with a first aid certificate which is valid for 3 years.

This First-aid course focuses mostly on dogs but also covers some important facts about cat first aid and other small animals.
It is a very In-depth course suitable for pet owners, those with animal related businesses and people who are going to vet school or training to become a vet nurse.

Covering lots of topic areas including: shock, CPR, practical bandaging, bleeding, drowning/choking, Alabama Rot, toxins, clinical examination, TPR (temp/pulse/respiration), mucus membrane colour and what it means, signs of pain, road traffic accidents, bites and stings, pyometra, gastric dilation

To book your space on this course click here 👇🏻

Exciting in-depth course, learn living saving first aid, taught by a vet. Also covers common health conditions. Feel confident in understanding your pets health and wellbeing. Covers day to day and emergency first aid.

12/11/2024

It's been a busy couple of days for some new dogs working through our UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Scent Detection Course via 121s.

Scent Detection is a great activity for Mental Enrichment, Anxiety & Stress Reduction, and so much more!

If you'd like to learn more about scent detection or have a go with your dog then why not check out the UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Scent Detection course we offer on our website or get in touch with us to discuss 121 options.

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09/11/2024

Please join us in congratulating these fantastic puppies and their owners as they graduated from their Puppy Foundation Course today based in Tilehurst

We are so proud of you and have absolutely loved working with you all. We hope to see you again soon.

Well done everyone!! 🥳🤩🏆🙌🏻

09/11/2024

It’s here already!! We are pleased to announce will be running our ‘Black Friday’ promotion for the rest of November.

✨We are offering 10% off all courses* and workshops available on our website if booked between now and the end of the month✨

Available to book now;

🐾 Recall Workshop
🐾 Loose Lead Workshop
🐾 Fun Sniff and Search
🐾 Christmas Retreat
🐾 Tricks Workshop 🆕
🐾 Hoopers Workshop 🆕
🐾 Puppy Foundation Course
🐾 Improvers Course
🐾 U.K. Sniffer Dogs Bronze Level Scent Detection Course
🐾 U.K. Sniffer Dogs Silver Level Scent Detection Course

Use discount code: BLACK10 at the checkout

*excludes Puppy Club, Dog Club & Dog First Aid

Happy booking 😁 👉🏻 https://www.smartdogacademy.co.uk/

09/11/2024

⚠️ WARNING!!! ⚠️ PLEASE SHARE THE FOLLOWING POST AND HELP GET THESE PRODUCTS OUT OF OUR SHOPS

☠️☠️☠️ RAWHIDE IS DANGEROUS TO DOGS!!!!

Here’s why 👇🏻

Rawhide can be risky for dogs for several reasons:

1. Choking Hazard and Digestive Blockages

• Choking: When dogs chew on rawhide, it softens and can break into large chunks. These chunks may lodge in the throat, causing a choking hazard, particularly for aggressive chewers.
• Digestive Blockages: Once swallowed, rawhide doesn’t always break down quickly in the stomach. Large pieces can get stuck in the intestines, leading to dangerous blockages that sometimes require surgery.

2. Chemical Treatment Concerns

• Chemical Processing: Rawhide is made from the inner layer of animal hides, which are often treated with various chemicals to preserve and whiten the material. Some processes use chemicals like hydrogen peroxide, bleach, or formaldehyde, which can be harmful to dogs, especially if residues are left on the rawhide.
• Toxic Additives: Some rawhide chews contain flavourings, preservatives, or artificial dyes, which can upset a dog’s stomach and may even cause toxic reactions.

3. Potential for Bacterial Contamination

• Rawhide is a by-product of the leather industry and is sometimes not processed in the most hygienic conditions, leading to bacterial contamination. Salmonella and E. coli have both been found on rawhide products, posing a risk not only to dogs but also to the people handling them.

4. Risk of Digestive Irritation and Allergies

• Rawhide can cause digestive irritation in some dogs, leading to symptoms like diarrhoea or vomiting. Some dogs might also develop allergies to the proteins in rawhide, resulting in itching, swelling, or other allergic reactions.

5. Dental Damage

• Although intended as a chew toy, rawhide can be very hard, leading to fractured or damaged teeth in some dogs, especially if they bite down too hard. Dental issues can be painful and costly to treat.

Here are just some natural safer alternatives to consider;

1. Bully Sticks
2. Beef Tendons and Tracheas
3. Pig Ears and Cow Ears
4. Tripe Chews
5. Dehydrated Fish Skins
6. Antlers (Deer, Elk, or Moose)
7. Yak Milk Chews
8. Sweet Potato Chews
9. Duck or Chicken Feet
10. Coffee Wood Chews

08/11/2024

Please join us in congratulating these fantastic puppies and their owners as they graduated from their Puppy Foundation Course yesterday.

We are so proud of you and have absolutely loved working with you all. We hope to see you again soon.

Well done everyone!! 🥳🤩🏆🙌🏻

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Reading
RG315AB

Telephone

+447999081988

Website

http://www.smartdogacademy.co.uk/

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Cooper showing us his loose lead walking skills

It was so lovely to catch up with Cooper and his owner yesterday. They have been busy working on his loose lead walking. We are so pleased with the progress he has made. Well done Cooper. What a little superstar 🤩

Lily has been working on her "whisper" command this evening! If you have taught your dog something a bit different or a fun trick or in the process of teaching a new skill then we would love to know about it 🤗

The retreats!! Based in a idilic location in Winnersh.

A novel alternative to walks for any dog, young or old. Inspired by Steve Mann’s ‘rucksack walk’ concept, learn how to tire your dog without the need for excessive exercise. Using canine enrichment and techniques designed to increase focus in distracting environments or around other dogs as well as improving your loose lead walking skills. Even if you don’t need training for your dog this event is the perfect way to spoil yourself and your dog by spending quality time together. #rewardbaseddogtraining #makingmemories #looseleadwalking #canineenrichment

If you are looking for something a bit different to do with your dogs then why not try a bit of Free-Work with them? All you need are some random novelty items, some treats or food to lace the area with and off your dog goes exploring! Free-Work is fantastic for building your dogs confidence with new things aswell as good mental enrichment along with reducing stress/anxiety and releasing happy endorphins in their brains and the best part is, any dog can do it, so its a win win all around. 10 minutes on the nose really is the equivalent of a 60 minute walk! Here I have incorporated some of Lily's scent training in to the exercise for an added layer of fun. Check it out!

We always enjoy when we received videos from clients 🥰 Here's Loki who recently attended our Puppy Socialisation Workshop and has been doing some 1-2-1 work with the Smart Dog Academy! When we first met Loki he was a very shy and nervous puppy and we are so pleased with how him and his owners have grown in confidence over the last couple of months! Look at him showing off his recall now out in public places 🙏 Keep up the amazing work!