Super Scentwork Squad UK

29/07/2024

It’s going to very warm this week…

Please keep an eye on your dogs

1) don’t leave them in cars
2) make sure they have water (use a slow feeder bowl to help them not gulp water and get an upset stomach.
3) get those paddling pools out - Aldi have them for £7.99 at the moment- fill them with a couple of inches of water and then plastic balls for a really enriching experience
4) scatter feeding with kibble and treats to keep thier minds occupied and manage food at a better rate in warm
Weather
5) Frozen carrots are a great cooling treat
6) cooling mats on the floor and if your dog has a crate, put them on top of the crate to create a cooling space for your dogs to ‘chill out’ in.
7) wet towels (not freezing cold water) to help them cool slowly, you don’t want to give them a cold shock, we just want to help cool them gently.
8) walks - your dog DOES NOT! Need a walk every day, if it’s too hot don’t take them, let them rest, chill and do the enrichment games.
9) your dogs may lose their appetite that’s not unusual so don’t be surprised that they get hungry when the sun goes down.

Please take care and look after your amazing dogs in this changing weather conditions (as we have potential storms Thursday!)

02/07/2024

Our next beginners class is nearly here and 70% of the spots have already gone…

If you want to join the squad and really get your dogs nose doing some scentsational

Then bring them along today for some amazing nose work (and fun)

Www.jackador.co.uk

Here at Jackador we believe that your dog is a cherished member of your family. Our trainers only use kind, effective welfare friendly training methods. We run classes and workshops in various locations in the South Northants, North Bucks, North Oxon area.  

02/07/2024

This Sunday was tracking a new scent and then getting the dogs to recognise and indicate on multiple scent search…

This is tricky stuff but the team nailed it across all areas

Well done every Pawsomely scentsational work

06/06/2024

So true ….

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CV36yrCJdTLA4acd/?

Looking for a Dog Trainer ? Here are a few things to consider 🐶

Choosing the right dog trainer for your family can make a world of difference in your dogs behaviour and your bond with them. Here are some key factors to keep in mind:

*knowledge, Qualifications & Certifications: dog training is currently an unregulated industry which can make it a minefield for owners, however, there are organisations that ensure trainers adhere to certain standards and ethics which can help narrow things down. You wouldn’t go to a Vet or a teacher that is unqualified so it can be important to look for trainers with recognised qualifications such as those from the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) or the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Experience and knowledge count for so much, don’t be afraid to ask questions of any potential trainers.

*Training Methods: according to research and to welfare organisations, Positive reinforcement techniques are the gold standard as they are humane, effective, and help build a stronger relationship with your dog. Applying pain or distress to any animal in the name of training is inhumane.

*Experience & Specialisation: Ensure the trainer has experience with your dog’s specific breed or behavioural issues. Some trainers specialise in areas like puppy training, agility, or aggression management. A good trainer will recognise if a case falls out of their specialism and will be happy to refer you to someone suitable.

*Testimonials and Reviews: Check out testimonials and reviews. A good trainer will have a track record of happy clients and well-behaved dogs.

*Observation: Ask to attend a class to observe the trainer in action. Look for a calm, patient approach and dogs that are engaged and happy.

*Extras: Ensure the trainer has appropriate insurance and canine first aid training.

Remember, the right trainer will not only teach your dog but also educate you on how to maintain good behaviour. Take your time to find the perfect match for you and your four legged family! 🐕❤️

04/05/2024

Well, we have some very exciting news and we need our Jackadorians help!

As some of you may know Jason, although a Scentwork trainer in a number of fields is also an accredited behaviourist.

As such he has launched his new Facebook and Instagram for the work he is doing supporting on more complex behavioural issues.

Can we ask a small favour and for all the Superscentworksquad and Jackadorians to like/share and comment (Pawsome) on his new page (and his Instagram Page).

The link is https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557129451953

There might be a prize post if we can get over 200 page likes…..and if we get higher there might be more prize awesomeness

Thanks
Jackador
Sj and Jason

Well my first real interaction with a dog was when I was 5 years old, I had dizzy spells fell into a neighbours fence and his German Shepherd bite me, I was taken to hospital and after a clean and some stitches I was fine (we are no talking over 40 years ago this happened.

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The reason for its relevancy is more the story i hear from others in a similar vein that has actually put them off or created a fear of dogs, it never deterred me and throughout my ears with my family always fascinated with dogs until we had our own when I was 16, Barnaby was a rescue, 6 months old and no history. I realised at that age we knew little and didn't understand what and how we could communicate with dogs, training was very limited to certain trainers with methods used at the time. I look back and Barnaby was my first real family dog, but also my first understanding of what we don't know or understand fully about dogs and their interaction with us. He had his issues, but I worked with him and he was the most amazing and loving dog.

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When I Met Sj and left home, we originally had 5 cats (slight change) but when our son was 5 years old we got our own first family dog Obi (Jack Russell) we went to normal training at the time (20 dogs in a class) a trainer who didn't like terriers, but he had an affiliation with our son, and when we happened to go to the Autism show in London we met the team from Dogs for the Disabled (Dogs for Good now) who were starting a programme with Lincoln university to look at pet dogs supporting families with children who had various degrees of Autism.

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This was a real turning point for us as a family and started my wife into the career of dog training in 2011, I joined the approach in 2013 after I suffered a very bout in hospital with Meningitis, I was told by my Dr's I needed to learn something different to help my brain heal itself ( after a month in hospital I was left in a wheelchair unable to walk) So I embarked on a journey with my wife, learning about training, how the methods had evolved as we understood more about dogs and how they interact with us.

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as we progressed as both qualified trainers with several organisations, we rapidly realised that so many people not just had puppies but had rescues/re-homes (which we knew as during this period we had 4 other JR terriers added to the family through this process, so in 2016 I took the step to build into a more well rounded behaviour professional studying from a multitude of sources to build up my theoretical knowledge and behavioural understanding of the dogs we were seeing in calls and now asking for 121 support, that required a more specialised focused and knowledge.

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In 2020 after 4 years I attained my Behavioural qualification and started the harder work in understanding all the areas and practicalities of these issues

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But during this period my learning does not stop, the line in helping and support crosses boundaries with local and national Vet's, other government services, trainers, pharmaceutical/pharmacology experts

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Since this point, I have worked with a number of charities/Assistance dog programmes/Local services/Police.

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I am regular on Radio Northampton for Dog related questions/Issues for the local people of the area,

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Thus the journey continues helping/building up and supporting the dogs and importantly the owners in all these areas in this ever changing and evolving world

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I am specialised in many areas but more specifically I can help in Separation Anxiety/Barking/Reactivity/Aggression (dog) all of these can be helped with specialised support and time to allow you and your dog into a more balanced and supported environment for the future.

The programmes are built to support you over a period, as with any behaviour or psychological area where support is needed, there is no overnight fix, but with some time/focus and the right support we can build a path that will help you all.

Each of the areas above come with a tailored programme to suit you and your dog(s) as with humans no 2 dogs are alike in the challenges they fae and every programme is suited to both yours and your dog’s needs to be most effective.

If you have read the about us page, you will see that along with training in multiple areas over the last 12 years, I have qualified and been independently assessed as a Behaviourist on the practical and academic side of dog behaviour.

This has taken many years of hard work/focus and support to really understand the dogs physical and mental challenges they face and the wide range of areas and knowledge both physical and mental to help in multiple situations and along with the owners as well.

01/05/2024

Hugeeee congratulations to our latest Bronze level graduates from the scent school.

2 amazing sniffers who learn so quickly and just love playing the game and some great little indications as well…

16/04/2024

Scentwork isn’t about young dogs or just puppies, today we had rehabilitation Scentwork for a young dog who had soup al issues and helping with some
Gentle sniffing to I
Prove his walking. We also had our 9 year old join us as well to teach the younger ones a thing or 2

16/04/2024

It’s been a few weeks since we post any updates, we have been busy at Scentwork HQ.

Here are a few from a few of the new candidates doing a network for the first time.. a Mornjng scent pairing and then introducing the longer choice search… and of course with the noses they had absolutely smellashed it

10/02/2024

March update!
NEW WEEKDAY SLOTS AVAILABLE! Secure your spot now for 1-2-1 Training and Behaviour Training! Happy pups happy puppy parents!
Please visit our website www.jackador.co.uk for further information!

08/02/2024

Huge congratulations to our latest Scentwork cadets on successfully passing their level 1 with us.

09/01/2024

Exciting news! New beginners scentwork Training Class date alert! Gear up your super sniffing doggies for our furry friendly classes! Get ready for a paw some journey of learning play and bonding! Sign up now for the new class starting 14 January 2024 - Updates on courses and further information at www.jackador.co.uk
Please message directly for any information or questions. #

01/01/2024

Happy New year to all our Jackadorians and the Superscentworksquad #ʜᴀᴘᴘʏɴᴇᴡʏᴇᴀʀ2024 To all and thank you to everyone including the Jackadorians who follow us, our Jackadorians , partners, amazing hosts, supporters and friends! We thank you for yet another amazing year and bring on 2024 and the amazing things to come…

14/11/2023

03/11/2023

With the 5th November this weekend we at Jackador wanted to help with helpful tips and reminders to help you and your dogs at home and out and about, remember though fireworks can be any time and more so with Christmas and New year also coming soon

FIREWORK TOP TIPS!

Not all dogs are fine with fireworks so being prepared is the safest option to reduce stress.

*As far in advance as possible try and get your dog used to the sound of fireworks using this link… https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/dog-behaviour-health/sound-therapy-for-pets

*Walk your dog earlier in the day when it’s light and before early evening, many people start around 5/6pm

*Make sure your garden and gates are escape proof

* create a safe space for your dog, away from the exterior walls of the home, having the windows and curtains closed and music or television on.

* give them long lasting chews or enriching toys

* medication is available for extreme cases , contact your vet at the earliest opportunity

If you need further advice or support , contact us on www.jackador.co.uk

17/10/2023

This week our new team moved from low level searches on Astro turf, to the more distracting grassy areas and how dogs nose needs to understand context that the same game can be played anywhere… it was tricky with a very cold/dewey Mornjng.. but these dogs all smashed it… which was very scentcessful

Well done everyone and keep practising

25/09/2023

Welcome to our new Scentwork recruits and starting thier new journey with us. Just love the sound of those noses switching full on conscious sniffing for something amazing….

17/09/2023

So true and we completely stand by this as weekly

We have had a number of xl bullies with us. I have to say we’ve never had any issues with them but I wonder if the fact that those owners sought out appropriate socialisation and training and the dogs are in kind, loving homes makes the difference?

I’m not naive enough to think this is always the case and it’s not as straight forward as bad owners being the main problem but I do I think a ban is the answer? No, sadly I don’t. The problem needs tackling at the root, those backyard breeders indiscriminately breeding for money , the people who want status symbols and those who dont really care about the problem they are creating or the health and welfare of the dogs created. A ban will see these types of people move onto another xl something to meet their needs.

In the meantime dogs will die by tape measure just as they did in 1991 , rescues will be flooded and chaos and fear will ensue.

There are lots of trainers offering support to xl bully owners with muzzle training for free ( as this will be a requirement of the ban) and we add our name to that list.

16/09/2023

Last week we had a very unique opportunity to do some search’s in a local church which was amazing.

Focused indications
Managing small environments
Very different smells
Very different air flow

But it was amazing and a few shots from the team putting it into practise and really trying to switch on, equally 2 off lead search’s at the same time…

Well done everyone

30/08/2023

Afternoon all,

We are only a few weeks away from kicking off our new exciting Scentwork beginners classes for all those who love a new opportunity to build up a new and exciting game that you can both get involved with, harness the super power of your pups and dogs and really put the energy into something amazing.

If you are looking for that fun then look at

https://www.jackador.co.uk/scent-work/Super-Scentwork-SquadUK-Beginners/

A 6 week course, private WhatsApp group, Scentwork kit to use at home, progression and levels, plus scenting in many areas/environments and some fun.

Please contact us if you have any questions

Here at Jackador we believe that your dog is a cherished member of your family. Our trainers only use kind, effective welfare friendly training methods. We run classes and workshops in various locations in the South Northants, North Bucks, North Oxon area.  

28/08/2023

We always love a great holiday story from our scentsquad and this one is equally amazing…..

Hattie is one of our top searchers she can track over great distance and cover large search areas for prolonged searches.

Although she was supposed to be resting over the summer Hattie came to the rescue when she was at the beach…

Thank you for your excellent teaching skills🙂we are super proud of Hattie who, while we were away on hols, used her scenting skills to detect someone's lost airpods. We thought it was a long shot but by smelling the guy and then being asked to search she sat and indicated and sure enough she had found them! The guy was very grateful as they are expensive things.

Scentwork is fun, create a bond between you and is something that anyone and any dog can dog… but when you build up and create such an amazing team, it just shows sniffing isn’t just for cloves/gunoil they will pick up any scent of you train the pairing and the indication.

27/08/2023

Dog pro road trip…..

26/08/2023

Happy international dogs day today everyone…. Have a jolly sniffing time everyone

14/08/2023

Always…..

13/08/2023

Last week was our breakup for a mini holiday and our scentsquad were having a sniffnic….. along with multiple hides, we were putting in high value distractions whilst they were searching.

At the end they all got a very special treat as all the squad made amazing work of not indicating on the treat. Just in the targeted scent.

Well done squad have a good rest and see you in 2 weeks.

04/07/2023

Sundays session included some great paddling pool water searches, very hidden scents, focused search parttens and trusting your dogs indications.

Amazing work by all the team well done and certainly some very tricky hides to come now to really finesse that search and indication.

Scentwork is so much fun and these dogs absolutely adore it,

If you need something to really get your dogs nose going and you want a fun activity, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Superscrntworksquad

18/06/2023

It’s a super scent Sunday and it’s also Father’s Day, so a special happy Father’s Day to all the scentwork doggy dads who have amazing scentworkers in the family…

Have an amazing day…

13/06/2023

Our Scetnwork team were out in the wild at the weekend, early morning before it got a bit too hot… so after finding a nice location for some woodland. Trail, bridge and water searches they were off and sniffing….

Amazing work in the environment and always amazing to welcome a few new members to the squad as well

28/05/2023

Last week was a celebration of our latest graduates and how well they have done learning search patterns, article hiding urban, field, zone searching already well done and look forward to you joining the scent squad

20/05/2023

Today was an introduction to scentwork for puppies, an awesome sessions son loved all the amazing noises while sniffing…. Proper nose work doing its brain work at its best and pups loving the game…

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07/04/2023

Another amazing batch of new recruits being introduced to Scentwork and celebrating success of not just learning a few more behaviours to the library in the humans and doggies, but also the amazing amount of bonding and focus between them all… amazing you are all Pawsome!!! Keep on sniffing