Dog training by Search and Rescue Dog Handler Jim - Strengthen the bond between you and your dog now
14/02/2025
🚨 Last Chance! 1 Day to Go! 🚨
No plans for tomorrow? We have TWO final spaces available for our Scent Workshop tomorrow at 13:30 in Great Haywood! 🐕
These spots can only be booked by messaging or calling Jim today
📞 07505091010
14/02/2025
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10/02/2025
🐶✨ Discover the Power of Your Dog’s Nose! ✨🐶
Join us for our Scent Workshop in Great Haywood on:
📅 Saturday 15th February 2025
⏰ 1:30 PM
Does your dog love sniffing everything in sight? Turn that natural instinct into a fun and rewarding activity!
🐾 Perfect for all breeds and ages
🐾 Boosts your dog’s confidence and focus
🐾 Strengthens the bond between you and your dog
Whether you’re new to scent work or want to sharpen your dog’s skills, this workshop is ideal for everyone.
📍 Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
📲 Book your spot now at dogjimtraining.co.uk or send us a message for more details.
Let’s sniff out some fun! 🐕👃
Jim is a dog handler with Staffordshire Search and Rescue Team and has worked with dogs for over 20 years in various settings including as a dog warden, dog walker and dog trainer. He holds local dog training classes, teaching people basic and advanced handling skills and scent discrimination. When....
07/02/2025
06/02/2025
Allowing a dog to sniff during walks and other activities offers numerous benefits for their well-being. Here are some key advantages:
1. Mental Stimulation: Sniffing engages a dog's brain, providing mental exercise that can be just as tiring as physical activity. It helps keep their mind sharp and active.
2. Stress Reduction: Sniffing is a natural, calming activity for dogs. It can help reduce stress and anxiety by allowing them to engage with their environment in a meaningful way.
3. Enrichment: Sniffing allows dogs to explore their surroundings and experience new scents, which provides sensory enrichment and helps prevent boredom.
4. Improved Behaviour: Allowing a dog to sniff can lead to better behaviour. It can make walks more enjoyable for them, reducing the likelihood of unwanted behaviour’s such as pulling on the leash.
5. Communication: Dogs use their sense of smell to gather information about other animals, people, and their environment. Sniffing helps them understand their surroundings and can aid in social interactions with other dogs.
6. Health Monitoring: Sniffing can be a way for dogs to detect changes in their environment that might indicate potential hazards or changes in routine. This awareness can contribute to their overall safety and well-being.
Incorporating regular sniffing opportunities into your dog's routine can significantly enhance their quality of life, contributing to their mental and emotional health.
To learn more join us on our next scent workshop 15th February 🐶 👃
30/01/2025
🐾 Discover the incredible world of canine scent work! 🐾
Our workshop provides not only physical activity but also vital mental stimulation for your dog, engaging their most powerful sense—their nose.
Mental enrichment through scent work helps reduce boredom, build confidence, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
Whether you're new to scent training or looking to enhance your dog's skills, this workshop is perfect for dogs of all ages and abilities.
15th February 2025
Great Haywood Great Haywood Memorial Hall
Join today!
Jim is a dog handler with Staffordshire Search and Rescue Team and has worked with dogs for over 20 years in various settings including as a dog warden, dog walker and dog trainer. He holds local dog training classes, teaching people basic and advanced handling skills and scent discrimination. When....
28/01/2025
🐾 Scent Workshop – Saturday 15th February 🐾
📍 Location: Great Haywood
🕒 Time: 1:30 PM
Does your dog love to sniff and explore? Join us for an exciting Scent Workshop, perfect for all dog breeds!
🌟 What to expect:
Fun indoor and outdoor scent activities
Expert guidance to enhance your dog’s natural scenting skills
A fantastic way to bond with your dog and keep their mind engaged
📩 Spaces are limited – Book now to secure your spot for this enriching and fun-filled afternoon!
Jim is a dog handler with Staffordshire Search and Rescue Team and has worked with dogs for over 20 years in various settings including as a dog warden, dog walker and dog trainer. He holds local dog training classes, teaching people basic and advanced handling skills and scent discrimination. When....
18/01/2025
Our next Scent Workshop is on 15th Feb - book your place quickly before places run out and join us for an afternoon of leaning scent discrimination techniques.
16/01/2025
🐶✨ Discover the Power of Your Dog’s Nose! ✨🐶
Join us for our Scent Workshop in Great Haywood on:
📅 Saturday 15th February 2025
⏰ 1:30 PM
Does your dog love sniffing everything in sight? Turn that natural instinct into a fun and rewarding activity!
🐾 Perfect for all breeds and ages
🐾 Boosts your dog’s confidence and focus
🐾 Strengthens the bond between you and your dog
Whether you’re new to scent work or want to sharpen your dog’s skills, this workshop is ideal for everyone.
📍 Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
📲 Book your spot now at dogjimtraining.co.uk or send us a message for more details.
Let’s sniff out some fun! 🐕👃
15/01/2025
🐾 Scent Workshop – Great Haywood 🐾
📅 Saturday 15th February 2025
⏰ 1:30 PM
Unleash your dog’s super-sniffing skills! 🐶👃 Perfect for all breeds and ages, this fun and rewarding workshop will build confidence, focus, and deepen your bond.
📍 Limited spaces – book now at dogjimtraining.co.uk
Let’s sniff out some fun! 🐕✨
15/01/2025
Our boy joined us in class last night, although he’d rather be at home lay down sleeping he’d still do anything for a biscuit 🐶 🐕
14/01/2025
Book a place on our next Scent work shop now.
13/01/2025
Puppies are like little sponges, soaking up new experiences and skills faster than you might think! 🐾 Whether it's learning their name, mastering basic skills, or picking up on social cues, these young minds are eager and ready to learn. In fact, the first few months of a puppy’s life are critical for building a strong foundation of good habits and positive behaviours.
With consistency, patience, and the right training environment, your puppy can start showing results in just a few short sessions. 🐕✨ So, if you’re thinking about enrolling your pup in a class, now’s the perfect time to take advantage of their natural curiosity and energy! Let’s help them grow into confident, well-mannered dogs together. ❤️
Message now to join our classes 🎓🐕🦺🐾
12/01/2025
🐾💖 Healing Paws: How Dogs Support Mental Health 💖🐾
In a world filled with stress and uncertainty, our furry friends offer a beacon of hope and healing for our mental well-being. 🌟🐶
🤗 Unconditional Love and Acceptance:
Dogs provide a unique form of love that knows no bounds. Their unwavering loyalty and unconditional acceptance create a safe space where we can be ourselves without fear of judgment or rejection, offering comfort and solace in times of need.
😎 Reducing Stress and Anxiety:
The simple act of petting a dog has been scientifically proven to lower cortisol levels and reduce stress and anxiety. Their soothing presence has a calming effect on our nervous systems, helping to alleviate tension and promote relaxation.
🌟 Boosting Mood and Happiness:
Interacting with dogs triggers the release of feel-good hormones like oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine, which are associated with happiness and well-being. Their playful antics and infectious enthusiasm lift our spirits and bring joy to even the darkest of days.
🌳 Encouraging Physical Activity:
Dogs are natural motivators when it comes to exercise. Whether it's going for a brisk walk, playing fetch in the park, or enjoying a game of tug-of-war, dogs inspire us to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle, which in turn benefits our mental health.
👩❤️👩 Providing Companionship and Connection:
For many, dogs are more than just pets; they're cherished companions who offer companionship and connection in a world that can often feel lonely and isolating. Their presence fosters a sense of belonging and community, helping to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation.
🌟 Embracing Mindfulness and Presence:
Dogs are experts at living in the present moment, teaching us valuable lessons about mindfulness and presence. By following their lead and embracing the here and now, we learn to let go of worries about the past or future and find peace in the present moment.
From reducing stress and anxiety to boosting mood and happiness, the benefits of canine companionship for mental health are truly remarkable.
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Be Trained by Jim, a qualified UK NSARDA Dog Handler.
Jim has worked with dogs for over 20 years and is currently serving as a Search and Rescue Dog Handler in Staffordshire, England. Alongside his current Search Dog, a chocolate Labrador Retriever - Jake (Shown Above and below) the two operate as a search team locating vulnerable missing people for the Police.
Recognising that building a bond between handler and dog is key to getting the most out of training, Jim has put together the first module of five videos in a series of online training and is passing on this sought after training. Designed to better a handlers understanding into how dogs work, how to improve the bond between handler and dog and how to recognise what your dog needs, Jim's training videos go above and beyond to make it clear to the viewer how and why dogs work in the way they do. Understanding this is key to getting the most out of your dog.
Passing on valuable training techniques used to train search dogs Jim has been teaching his training to members of the public and their dogs with great success. All different shapes and sizes of dogs can regularly be found in his training classes searching for hidden items. In Jim's scent discrimination classes dogs are taught to smell a scent offered by their handler and go on to search for a corresponding item in the training environment.
Jim and Jake have been featured in Dogs Monthly Magazine and have even appeared on the BBC’s Crimewatch Roadshow demonstrating how they search for missing people.