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Ceri's Canine Companions

Dog Training Services Dog trainer focusing on education of owners and socialisation and habituation of puppies in their early days, as well as basic training.

15/12/2024

14/12/2024

12/12/2024

My poor attempt at action shots today 😂.
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02/12/2024

A lovely bunch walked today all so different but yet so lovable 🥰

28/11/2024

The theme of today's walks Strike a Pose. Some are far better at this task than others 🤣. But little Elise is definitely starting to get the idea that good things happen when the crazy lady gets the phone out.

22/11/2024

I'm now officially a city and guilds Detection Dog Handler and Instructor 😁.

12/10/2024

I do apologise for putting a post out and then leaving everyone hanging. The reason for this is that Betty, Pebbles and I have been away for the last week of The College Of Scent Dogs Ltd Scent Detection Dog Handler and Instructor course.
Passing my exam and spending time working with pebbles to help build her confidence on equipment and in different environments.
We had an absolute ball and I have come away feeling re-energised and with lots of ideas to move forward.
I will be in touch with everyone who was interested in the Hoop and Sleuth over the next couple of days 😁

06/10/2024

Great fun, train and test your dog in two sports in 1 day.
Join us for a fun filled day of
HOOP AND SLEUTH
with Canine Hoopers UK and UK Sniffer Dogs qualified instructors.
We will train with our dogs in the morning with a fun trial in the afternoon consisting of two hoopers starters courses as well as linear and vehicle search.
Tea, Coffee, Cake and Biscuits will be available.
Who's Joining us?

23/08/2024

Does anyone else play hide and seek with their dogs?
I play it with my own dogs and have recently discovered that Vinnie also loves it. 🥰

21/08/2024

🐾 What Rewards Are Best for Dog Training? 🐾

Choosing the right rewards for your dog during training can be a bit tricky—it all depends on your dog and what they find most rewarding. The two main types of rewards are food and toys, but here’s a closer look at how I approach it:

✨ Food Rewards: I primarily use food when training my dogs, and the type of food can vary depending on the environment and the task at hand. My favorite is JR Pate—it comes in different flavors, can be diced into small pieces, and freezes well so I’m always prepared. Plus, all my girls love it! 💕

🍎 Willow’s Favorite: Willow will work for any type of food, especially if it’s new! I’ve trained her with fruit and veggies during a whole puppy class, and she loved it! 🥕🍇

🍖 Betty’s Choice: Betty, on the other hand, needs higher-value treats. She wouldn’t be as motivated by fruit and veggies like Willow!

🎾 Toy Rewards: Pebbles and Betty are all about toy rewards, while Willow isn’t as into play outside the house (we’re working on that!). 🧸

💡 Tip: If you’re unsure what food your dog loves, try a taste test! Place different treats in separate containers and let your dog decide. 🐕‍🦺

If your dog refuses food during walks but usually gobbles it up at home, it might be a sign they’re feeling overwhelmed outside.

Happy training! 🐕✨

13/08/2024

Pebbles and Willow had so much fun SoftPaws Adventure Park the other day, so posing was on the cards with the pretty flower arches covering the benches. Betty was having too much fun hunting balls in the longer patches of grass to even think about posing for a picture.
I love an enclosed walking field as Betty can't go off the lead as much as I would like. Enclosed fields mean that she can have freedom to run whilst I have peace of mind that she can't go far.

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Swansea
SA79TX

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https://ceriscaninecompani.wixsite.com/ceriscaninecompanion

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Last walks before Santa Paws comes. Hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas. #ceriscaninecompanions #dogwalksswansea #dogwalker #happydogs #dogwalkswithCCC

Yesterday seen the Final Sleuthing Hounds Scent Club for 2024. With all the teams showing off their skills. Everyone worked so hard, dogs and handlers alike. Have a fantastic Christmas and I will see you all in the new year. #sleuthinghoundsscentwork #happypups🐶🐾 #DogScentWork #scentdetectionforpetdogs #scentworkisteamwork #amazingnoses #thedogsnoseknows #petscentdetection #dogsworkinghard #brainworkoutfordogs #MentalStimulation #dogslovetosniff #scentdetectiondog #scentworkisthebest #scentworkforeverydog

Draig has been absolutely fantastic in his intermediate classes. He has grown so much in confidence and will now even play in the hall with other dogs around. His handler has put a lot of work in with him and it has paid off. They worked the room methodically and found all the hides. A massive congratulations to Team Draig on passing Sleuthing Hounds Intermediate Classes. #scentdetectiondoghandler #brainworkoutfordogs #amazingnoses #MentalStimulation #scentdetectiondoginstructor #scentworkisteamwork #scentworkforeverydog #DogScentWork #petscentdetection #dogsworkinghard #thedogsnoseknows #sleuthinghoundsscentwork #scentworkisthebest #happypups🐶🐾 #dogslovetosniff #SleuthingHoundsIntermediateClasses

The beautiful little Lottie at her final Beginners Sleuthing Hounds class. She had to do a linear search on some presents and candy canes. She did an amazing job and works so well. A massive congratulations to Team Lottie for passing the beginners course. #happypups🐶🐾 #scentdetectiondog #sleuthinghoundsbeginners #sleuthinghoundsscentwork #scentdetectiondoghandler #dogslovetosniff #petscentdetection #scentdetectionforpetdogs #scentworkisthebest #scentdetectiondoginstructor #scentdog #amazingnoses #positivedogtrainer #dogsworkinghard #scentworkisteamwork #scentworkforeverydog #thedogsnoseknows #brainworkoutfordogs #MentalStimulation #DogScentWork #scentworktraining #forcefreetraining

My poor attempt at action shots today 😂. #dogwalkingservices #ceriscaninecompanionsdogwalking #DogWalking #dogwalkingswansea #ceriscaninecompainons #happypupshappylife #HappyPups #happypups🐶 #happypups🐶🐾

Dates for the next beginners scent work classes are ready for booking. The next course will be starting on the 8th January at 6.45 PM. The course will run for a period of 8 weeks and costs £130. You can book your space now by using the link below. https://bookwhen.com/ceriscaninecompanions

Betty also came out to have a play whilst we were away @the_college_of_scent_dogs The College Of Scent Dogs Ltd She can sometimes get a bit excited about her finds and will start to paw at the pots. So during this exercise we were working on building the duration of her indication without her getting frustrated. She absolutely shaded it and we didn't get one paw at the pots. #scentdetectiondog #scentdog #petscentdetection #ceriscaninecompanions #sleuthinghoundsscentwork #thecollageofscentdogs #dogslovetosniff

Autumn is on its way, and we discovered Seren enjoys a Blackberry. #findit #ceriscaninecompanionsdogwalking #dogwalkingservices #dogwalkingswansea #ceriscaninecompainons #DogWalking #HappyPups #AmazingNoses #dogslovetosniff

When you get to see what's happening the other side of the door 🤣🥰. #ceriscaninecompanionsdogwalking #DogWalking #ceriscaninecompainons #dogwalkingservices #dogwalkingswansea #HappyPups #happydance

Does anyone else play hide and seek with their dogs? I play it with my own dogs and have recently discovered that Vinnie also loves it. 🥰 #ceriscaninecompainons #positivedogtrainer #funwithyourdog #dogwalkingswansea #ceriscaninecompanionsdogwalking #DogWalking #dogwalkingservices

Walkies in the warm weather has to be somewhere shady with water. Think we all enjoyed a little paddle this afternoon myself included 🥰 #DogWalking #HappyPup #dogwalkingservices #dogwalker #ceriscaninecompainons #dogwalkingswansea #ceriscaninecompanionsdogwalking #rescuedogsrule

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So my name is Ceri as you all may have guessed. I have worked with animals since I was 16 when I went on A work placement from collage to a dog trainer, I stayed on as a weekend girl once my placement finished. Since then I have worked at boarding kennels and then became a Veterinary Nurse. I qualified as a Vet Nurse in 2008 after spending 1 year working as an animal care assistant to see if it was the right place for me to be and then another 2 years training to become a Vet Nurse. I still love my job as a nurse but have felt that it was time for a change for a couple of years with that feeling growing stronger every day. I have been on furlough since the middle of April and my thoughts have gone to the business quite frequently during this time, so i decided now was as good a time as any to take the leap. I will still continue with my nursing and especially in the early days of starting a business from scratch. this does mean that some of my services may only be on a part time basis.

I’m fully insured and have a DBS check application in this can take up to 2 weeks to come back.

I’m looking to start taking appointment for walking from the 18th of June, I am really looking forward to meeting some new faces furry and human. I will be sticking to the current guidelines all will be carrying out strict social distancing. Things may change depending on when I am required to go back to work as a Vet Nurse but I will definitely keep you all updated as things move forward.