Little Rascals School for Dogs

05/11/2024

Mr Handsome Tiberius passed his Foundation level ORT tonight and is ready to head off to turn his paw at a foundation trial with The National Nosework Association 😍😍

04/11/2024

On Saturday I judged my first ever The National Nosework Association trial.

First up was foundation with amazing dogs showing that they won’t be in foundation for long with all the competitors achieving full house on badges 💪🏼

Winner - Chelsea with Malinois Monkey
Reserve - Paula with working cocker Indy

The next trial was Pre-entry level with 5 teams showing excellent skills and coping well with the challenges set 🐴 💩 🙈🙈

Winner - Rachel with Lurcher Tiamo
Reserve - Kirsty with Labrador Revel

This was Rachel & Tiamo’s first trial at this level and he was on fire! And Kirsty & Revel gained their last remaining badge which means they have staged up to Entry level 🤩🤩

Thank you firstly to SO Agility Training for letting us sniff our way round your venue and thank you to everyone who entered you were all amazing & made my first judging appointment very enjoyable.

*when’s the next one??* 🤣🤣

20/10/2024

My first Pre-entry trail for the NNA next month *please note that dogs must have an Pre-entry level ORT to enter

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20/10/2024

I am holding my first foundation trail for the NNA next month, Dogs must have an ORT in GUN OIL before entering

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02/10/2024

This is the nosework association that I judge for & it’s just an amazing community. If you’re interested in doing something new with your dog the next block of classes will start in November.

New Member – Complete the Human Membership form and set up your automatic annual subscription which you can cancel any time you wish.

11/09/2024

Have you ever said your dog would have been a good police dog because they love sniffing?

🌟 Discover the Joy of Scent Work with Your Dog! 🌟

Did you know that scent work is one of the best activities for your dog's mental and physical health? 🐶👃

🔍 **helps give dogs a mental release:** Engaging your dog's natural sniffing instincts keeps their mind sharp and focused. It's like a puzzle that challenges and excites them!

💪 **Physical Exercise:** Scent work isn't just for the brain—it's a full-body workout! Whether you're in the yard or on a trail, your pup gets plenty of exercise.

🧠 **Builds Confidence:** For shy or anxious dogs, successfully finding scents can build tremendous confidence and reduce anxiety.

🤝 **Strengthens Bond:** Working together on scent challenges deepens the bond between you and your furry friend. It’s a team effort that fosters trust and communication.

🎉 **Fun for All:** No matter the age or breed, any dog can enjoy and excel at scent work. It's a great way to have fun and explore the world together.

👩🏻‍🎓 **Behavioural issues:** Working with your dog doing scent work gives them a instinctual outlet for their inhibitions, this helps create more calm and relaxed behaviours, you can also work your dog at a distance from triggers to boost confidence in you both.

Start scent work with your dog today and watch them thrive! 🐾❤️

There is only 2 spaces left in this next block, to get more information please comment below and I will message you for a free call back or get in touch on 07800 857268

05/08/2024

Monkey got a special delivery today!!

The National Nosework Association have sent her her skills awards. These are special silver badges that you gain when you have 3 of the fabric badges from each element of your level.

Monkey leveled up a few weeks ago getting all 3 badges at each element, interior, exterior & selection.

If your interested in doing more with your dog please comment below and I’ll send you a free PDF & discuss with you how I can help you and your dog

31/07/2024

In this heat when you can’t always get your dogs out for a walk, or when they need to rest on advice from a physio or vet, sometimes we struggle to give the dogs things to do that help keep them calm & still work their brains.

This book by Laura Carter Canines is a great reference for those times.

It’s available on Amazon to buy now

Check out my book, *The Vet Says Rest*, available on Amazon! 📚✨

Packed with practical tips and creative ideas, this guide ensures your dog stays entertained and mentally stimulated even when walks are off the table. Perfect for those days when your pup needs some downtime but still craves engagement and fun.

11/07/2024

🌟 Discover the Joy of Scent Work with Your Dog! 🌟

Did you know that scent work is one of the best activities for your dog's mental and physical health? 🐶👃

🔍 **Boosts Mental Stimulation:** Engaging your dog's natural sniffing instincts keeps their mind sharp & focused. It's like a puzzle that challenges and excites them!

💪 **Physical Exercise:** Scent work isn't just for the brain, it's a full-body workout! Whether you're in the garden or on a walk, your dog gets plenty of exercise.

🧠 **Builds Confidence:** For shy or anxious dogs, successfully finding the odour can build tremendous confidence and reduce anxiety. In classes only one dog is working at a time making it ideal for reactive dogs or those that struggle in new spaces.

🤝 **Strengthens your Bond:** Working together on scent challenges deepens the bond between you and your dog. It’s a team effort that requires trust and communication.

🎉 **Fun for All:** No matter the age or breed, any dog can enjoy and excel at scent work. It's a great way to have fun and explore the world together.

Start scent work with your dog today and watch them thrive! 🐾❤️

If your want my top 5 FREE tips on how to get started in scent work with your dog, comment below and I'll send you the PDF

Mel & the spaniels

28/06/2024

Today two of of my students who came for 1-2-1’s both passed their The National Nosework Association foundation level ORT 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

Huge well done to
Kia with Rocco the Labrador
And
Ana with Bernie the collie x

If your interested in our individually tailored packages for 1-2-1 training get in touch on 07800857268

*bonus picture of Rocco doing a little retrieve work between the scentwork.

21/06/2024

🌟 Discover the Benefits of Ongoing Dog Training with Us! 🌟

🐾 Did you know that regular dog training is not just about teaching your furry friend tricks? It’s a life-enriching experience for both you and your dog! Here’s why:

1. Enhanced Bonding: Consistent training strengthens the bond between you and your dog. Research shows that positive reinforcement training enhances the human-animal bond (Rooney & Cowan, 2011).
2. Improved Behaviour: Ongoing training reduces behavioral problems and increases obedience. A study by Herron et al. (2009) found that dogs trained with positive reinforcement were less likely to exhibit aggressive behaviours.
3. Mental Stimulation: Regular training keeps your dog mentally stimulated, reducing boredom and destructive behaviour. According to a study by Haverbeke et al. (2008), mental stimulation through training can significantly improve a dog’s overall well-being.
4. Physical Health: Training often involves physical activity, which keeps both you and your dog fit. A study by Kushner et al. (2006) found that dog owners who walked their dogs regularly were more likely to meet daily exercise requirements.
5. Social Skills: Training helps dogs learn how to interact appropriately with other dogs and people. Proper socialisation during training can prevent fear and anxiety-related issues (Landsberg et al., 2003).

Join our dog training program today and witness these amazing benefits for yourself! Let’s create a happier, healthier life for you and your best friend. 🐶❤️

📅 Schedule your first session now and take the first step towards a more fulfilling relationship with your dog!

Contact me directly on 07800857268

17/06/2024

So yesterday I helped run a The National Nosework Associationscent work trial in Stonehaven.

Thanks goes SO Agility Training for allowing us to use their absolutely amazing venue, it was great to see my students getting to search somewhere different to the village hall we use for weekly training which is why we’re going to find more novel places for the future. It proved to have great challenges for the dogs and handlers.
Thanks also to Shannon from K9 Track & Train for judging for us and setting some great searches, and for allowing me to shadow for becoming a judge too in the near future.
But most of all thanks to all the competitors, you guys are awesome! Friendly, polite, helpful and supportive, that’s what makes this sport so amazing.

So this was Monkey’s second trial and this time she got all three of her finds and bagged herself the reserve overall for her class!! 🥳🥳

It was Pigeons first trial and she got 2 out of her 3 finds, narrowly missing out on her selection badge (because her handler thought she knew better 🙈)

Trials are not only a great way to test your skills they are a perfect opportunity to learn what we need to give a little more practice to.

I’m so very proud of my 4 students who entered 2 of which were competing in their first ever trial!

Dexter with Olivia got overall winner
Mungo with Laura got all 3 of their hides
Meraki and Lynn got 2 of their 3 also getting a little extra rare badge called a synergy which was awarded for having a phenomenal exterior search!
Paula and Indy got their selection badge

Roll on 2 weeks time to have another go at getting more badges.

If you would like to know more about Scentwork with your dog give me a shout on 07800857268 or message on this page to have a chat.@

05/06/2024

The three latest super stars to pass their ORT for foundation level

Little Amber
wee Man
&
Meraki

Well done to all the dogs and handlers, looking forward to progressing to area search training now 🤩🥳🤩

18/05/2024

Massive well done to 2 of our students from little sniffers scentwork class, Laura with Mungo & Olivia with the dude that is Dexter! So proud watching how you both worked your dogs today.

08/05/2024

As some of you know we also have chickens in our menagerie of animals. I occasionally have eggs for sale. They are £1.50 for half a dozen and there will sometimes be some in the shop. If however you want to be sure that there will be in for you just send me a message the day before and I’ll make sure to keep you a box back.

26/04/2024

Our next 6 week block for scent work starts Tuesday 30th April, we have 1 space left.

If your interested in taking the last remaining space please get in touch on 07800 857268