Dogs Actfully

20/11/2025

Post Massage cuddles with Jo for Beryl

Beryl has been coming along with Jet or Ruby for their Clinical Massage since she was a puppy so is happy to have a little treatment now.

15/11/2025

The Dogs Actfully team had a good day at Superhoopers Show. The most technically brilliant run was undoubtedly by Sandra and Toby winning Novice Barrellers. Congratulations also well deserved to Lesley with Jet and Ruby and Alison with Rusty with a 1st and
2nd in Novice Tunnellers and Veteran clear rounds for Jet

15/11/2025

🎄🎄Twixmas Steeplechase 🎉🎉

who would be interested in a

FUN Agility Steeplechase "competition" between Christmas and New Year?

SUNDAY 28th DECEMBER (fall back if weather is bad to Monday 29th)

* 2 Courses. Manual timing. £10.
* Pre-Booked Entries Only.
* Closing Date 30th November.
* Train in the ring (NFC, Non crumbly treats given by hand only)
* Run at your Preferred Height

Group 1
Pre-comp to Grade 3 (toy can be carried)

Group 2
Grade 4 - 7

To Reserve: WhatsApp Lesley on 07958010401

18/10/2025

Thankyou Chloe Brown for a fabulous training day yesterday and to the lovely handers and dogs that make it all worthwhile. Great team work 👏 💪

09/10/2025

Why should I maintain regular consults with our complementary therapists?

I sometimes get asked this question.

As someone who's dogs are seen roughly monthly I can personally vouch, anecdotally, for the benefits.

Case Study 1: Jet, not a Sports dog as such. Struggling to get up. Clearly in pain. A vet visit resulted in him growling and attempting to bite

(highly unusual) behaviour for him! We were prescribed some painkillers and advised to return if no better over the weekend. As regulars to Phoenix Canine Therapies (vet consent forms on file) we were incredibly grateful to Jo for squeezing him into a lucky cancellation...Jet KNOWS AND TRUSTS her and a huge Myafascial release during treatment saw him 80% better and literally relaxing before our eyes. A couple of treatments in quick succession and he was fine.

Case Study 2: Ruby - Champ level Agility Dog, puts major stresses and strains on her body through working Thankfully our own Trainers are quick to spot changes in her stride or jumping action will before they become dropped poles. Tangible benefits of treatment include fewer
strides on the Dogwalk for example. I'm very grateful to have Serena Bower and Jo locally to help keep our dogs fit for their activities.

Coupled with regular Conditioning this can improve their performance, quality of life and keep them pain free for longer.

02/10/2025

More pups got their samples today and their discount vouchers. We are delighted to be preferred partners. Highly recommend their products. 😊

11/09/2025

07/09/2025

Cooking Tips: always peel your cucumbers

04/09/2025

As we change from our summer times, we have a rare opportunity for two dogs and handlers to join our Agility Class on Sunday mornings from October.

This is an ideal chance for dogs who have mastered the Agility Basics to join a lovely fun group to take their skills to the next level or just 'proof' training in a different environment on both grass and our purpose built equestrian surface arena. DT9 5LP

19/08/2025

Exciting News!!! We are absolutely delighted to be selected as part of the JR Pet Products Ltd Verified Partner Programme 😀 🐾💖

Our regular Hoopers and Agility class members this morning enjoyed choosing from a HUGE selection of training treats and we CANT WAIT to give more out to our other classes together with their 20% very special discount card.

Thank you JR Pet Products!

03/08/2025

A lovely day judging at Sams Shows and had the extra pleasure of awarding Alison Gair-Stevens with Rusty and Jenny Toyne with Annie FIRST AND SECOND PLACE in my class 😍

Rusty achieved Four Qualifying clear rounds and his final scoring run to go up to Novice in ALL CLASS TYPES.

Ruby and I won Novice Tunnellers with a lovely qualifying run, fastest time and Clear in Starters Barrellers taking Ruby up to Novice in ALL FOUR CLASS TYPES.

Annie showed her skill and consistency with three Second Places.

Following on from Sandra and Tobys success at Superhoopers is an amazing showing from our group 👏 👏👏

31/07/2025

VIP PRE-BOOKING OPEN NOW FOR EXISTING CLIENTS 😉 Foundation skills for dog sports including Agility, Hoopers and more. Currently pitching for Thursday mornings at 11.10am. Suitable for youngsters 6 months plus and includes proprioception, introduction to kit, different surfaces etc.

Initial 5 WEEK course £75 starting 2nd October with scope to create a regular ongoing class at discount.

Also a one-off Prep Session Thursday 4th September to give you skills to work on prior to the Foundation Course Starting.

Dogs MUST have completed basic Life Skills/Class skills and have at least a basic exiting working relationship we can build further on. 👍👍