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Common Scents enrichment practice offers a unique blend of natural sensory experiences for your dog

Common Scents canine enrichment practice is managed by Lisa Edwards who has studied at Brinsbury College (Canine Care and Management) as well as completing various companion animal training programmes whilst working for the RSPCA. Lisa is also qualified in ‘Canine Communication’ and ‘Scentwork Enrichment’, and has completed a range of training programmes including ‘Enriched Environments for Professionals’.

19/12/2024

I have been a little quiet on social media this week. That is because I have become a Grandma for the first time! I don't share personal family photos here, but trust me, he is absolutely perfect ❤

13/12/2024

Friday fact
One of the best things about The Secret Dog Garden is everyone I meet is doing their best to meet their dog's emotional needs, you are all brilliant!

12/12/2024

This came up as a memory on my personal page, 4 years ago today, the building of The Secret Dog Garden!

Built for our oh so independent (and life changing) ex streetie, Mr O, who we miss so much, and this building was named Mr O's office, the little plaque on the door is still there, and always will be. ❤

10/12/2024

I am looking forward to our 4th year of The Secret Dog Garden, and although the cost of living keeps going up I would like to reassure everyone that our prices will remain the same.

£20 for a 45 minute session might sound a lot to some, but it is a personalised 1-2-1 experience for each individual visitor, which takes at least 45 minutes to set up, plus I provide high quality and varied treats for your dog to find!

Remember, dog's in rescues/foster care, and for those sadly reaching end of life, visit for free.

The Secret Dog Garden is my passion to share with as many as possible.

09/12/2024

Basil ❤
It was a pleasure to welcome this handsome young chap to The Secret Dog Garden. A young lab full of fun, who decided the logs would be better placed inside rather than out, and why not, the weather was awful! With the wind blowing it took him a while to follow the scent of the liver paste on the licky wall, but he got there in the end!
Thanks to mum and dad for bringing your super boy.

06/12/2024

Friday fact
Credit: Dog Decoder

05/12/2024

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03/12/2024

It's going to be a very busy and exciting Christmas this year as my first grandchild is due on Christmas Day!

The Secret Dog Garden will be closed to visitors over the holiday period from Friday 20th December and opening up again on Monday 6th January.

There is only ONE space left in December on Monday 9th at 3pm so get in touch quickly if you would like to grab it!

Bookings are also being taken for 2025. Please do get in touch if you would like to book your dog in for a post festive detox with a de-stressing and calming personal enrichment experience!

The Secret Dog Garden is a safe and secure enrichment area which allows your dog to focus on their natural behaviours – sniff, search, investigate and explore, providing them with a complete …

02/12/2024

Obi ❤
This rather handsome young man came round to visit The Secret Dog Garden and was a pleasure to watch. A little cautious to start with, but soon relaxed into enjoying his own little adventure.
Thanks to mum and dad for bringing your handsome boy.

30/11/2024

Happy to share this page. Roz is incredibly knowledgeable and shares some really useful posts. Plus some really funny ones, and Kanita reminds me of Mr O, our old ex-streetie and his independent ways!

Plus check out her website for some really informative webinars which you can purchase here: https://themuttyprofessor.co.uk/education/

29/11/2024

Friday fun 🤣
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28/11/2024

Bessie ❤
It was lovely to meet this young girl with her mum this week. Bessie is recovering from a recent op so it was great for her to have some mental stimulation whilst she is recovering.

26/11/2024

Cats 🐱
Our dear old Daisy Puss, aka The Kitty Dog (long story!) is getting older. She was struggling to get onto the bed, and probably hurting herself when jumping off, so thanks to my son she now has her very own staircase. It has worked a treat and she now goes up and down with ease.
Look after your cats too ❤

25/11/2024

Glorious Gloria ❤
It's really great when a highly respected Canine Behaviourist (Bone Canis) recommends The Secret Dog Garden for adopted dog's/anxious dog's/dog's who may lack in confidence, and when they arrive all the humans settle down and relax and the dog goes ... yep, I feel safe and I am off to explore!

Gloria was awesome, explored everywhere in a really calm yet curious way, and even approached me a few times to check me out (I never touch any visiting dog unless they request a polite stroke), so it was an honour.

Thank you to Gloria's lovely family for bringing your super girl.

22/11/2024

Friday fun

21/11/2024

Wilson ❤
Love this little chap, he came to visit on a very cold morning, was a little wary of my Panda chair, and then settled down for a good old explore. Right at the end he discovered his chew, hidden in the long grass, and as it was cold brought it in and settled down in the fleece pit to have a good old gnaw! Well done Wilson x

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Rustington
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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 7pm
Sunday	8am - 7pm

Telephone

+447913482056

Website

https://commonscentsenrichment.com/

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Weekend's are for adventures, followed by relaxing. ❤

Enrichment is only enriching if the dog is choosing to interact and is enjoying the experience. The first time I gave Baldrick an egg box with a dried sprat inside he just looked at me, so I opened it for him. 5 months later and he has mastered a hollee roller! If we are using any sort of food enrichment activity we really need to be mindful that we are not creating frustration, or luring them into something they would rather not do. And remember, add food enrichment games after they have had their normal meals, being overly hungry and having to work for your meal is not something we would enjoy, or them!

Weekend adventures! We try and go further afield at the weekends to allow Baldrick to have the freedom and space to explore without meeting another dog! We didn't manage it on Saturday and just went to a local park, however, Baldrick managed to ignore the 3 dogs we did see, so a reaction free weekend. Well done Baldrick.

A bit more Friday fun ... a smelly feet post! It's always good to share when you get it oh so wrong! I had some 1-2-1 time with Mr Moussaka, so before he had his nice big chew we did a bit of 'sniff out the cash'. I made it way too hard by hiding the fiver in my smelly shoe (obnoxious scent overload!) plus I started apologising to him as he was searching completely distracting the poor boy. Yet good old Moosey got there in the end!

Massive shout out to Lucy at Bone Canis for coming and helping us with young Baldrick today. He is doing well, but he has been through a huge trauma losing his previous family, and we were in need of a qualified behaviourist to come and observe Baldrick, and us, and to advise us on how we can further help him to feel safe when venturing out. As you can see, he's had a good roll, a few lip licks and a shake off, and is now feeling pretty chill, and we are too knowing we are heading in the right direction. Adopting any dog is a long journey as you get to know each other and build trust, and the deep seated feeling of safety is paramount. Thank you Lucy ❤

An old post, but always worth a re share at this time of year. Mr Moussaka scrumping for apples, plus our wonderful Mr O who we miss everyday ❤

Almost 3 weeks with Baldrick and I think he is settling in!

Beach boys - Mr Moussaka and Baldrick Our first off lead walk at the crack of dawn and the boy did good!

Secure field with Mr Moussaka and Baldrick

Baldrick update We took the boys to Bridge Meadow secure Dog Field last week so they could spend some time exploring together off lead, and in peace. It was really nice to be able to just observe them as they chose to sniff around together, and they really enjoyed it too. We had a couple of recalls (after they had spent a lot of time sniffing) and Baldrick was a super star!

Pleased to say Daisy Puss has returned to her rightful place on the sofa with no issues from Badrick! Happy weekend all 🙂

Baldrick adoption update Day 1 - we did nothing Day 2 - we did nothing Day 3 - he had a sniff around outside space of The Secret Dog Garden Day 4 - he had sniff around the larger building, and rather liked it! (no food was involved, just sniffing) Day 5 - he had a sniff around the animal scent shed Baldrick has now given his approval to The Secret Dog Garden! We have gone super slowly with his introduction to our family, as he has lost his own, so he will obviously be super stressed. We haven't always got it right, and I will be honest with our mistakes (not his) and will share more updates soon. Right now he is chilling on the sofa and has no interest in the cat who is on the other sofa for the first time since he arrived ❤

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What makes us different

1-2-1 home enrichment visits

Lisa brings an alternative approach to care for your pets whilst you are at work or busy elsewhere, offering home enrichment sessions on a 1-2-1 basis giving your dog an opportunity to spend quality time on their own terms.

30 minute visits

These visits include a short sniff walk around your local area allowing the dog time to stop, sniff and explore, because we walk the dog for their benefit after all. This is followed by varying enrichment activities once home such as scent trails, novel items to explore and puzzle games tailored for your dog.

One hour visits

Longer visits include off-lead adventures to varying locations to stimulate interest and give your dog the opportunity to explore new smells and environments. No large group walks means less travel time for your dog, with multiple collection and drop off points, as well as individual attention and avoiding any potential stress. On return your dog will get to enjoy enrichment activities planned just for them, taking into account your dogs age, breed type and personality.

We get huge pleasure from planning the activities for your dog, and your dog gets a boredom buster designed just for them.

Providing quality mental stimulation and encouraging the dog’s natural behaviour is highly beneficial and can be just as tiring as physical exercise alone.

And don’t forget we provide care for your cat, your home, and you too if you are planning a trip away and will even make sure you have a fresh pint of milk in your fridge on the day of your return.

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