Mort Smith - Dog Training & Behaviour

28/08/2023

UPDATE! Due to the lack of posts on this page, you could be forgiven for thinking that I have retired! I haven't! But, due to the volume of enquiries post pandemic, I found it necessary to curtail advertising and promotion of my service. In April 2021, I also found it necessary to have a waiting list for new clients (existing clients don't have to wait). At one stage, the waiting time was 10 months, and to date, there have been over 500 people on the list! The waiting time is currently approximately 6 months and is slowly improving as the volume of enquiries is decreasing. I anticipate that if this continues, things will be back to normal (pre-pandemic) business early next year. Thank you so much for your patience it is very much appreciated!

20/08/2023

Hello folks! I accidentally posted about my band, THE LOCALS, yesterday. As this was a mistake, I removed the post and, therefore will not have access to any comments/interest. However, if you are interested, you can check the band out on Facebook by searching for The Locals UK.

17/09/2022

I first met Skye (Berger Blanc Suisse) 4 years ago when she was a puppy. I recently did some search training with her. Getting a dog to use it's nose to search or track is a great way to tire it utilising it's natural instincts.

07/08/2022

Fynley the Red and White Setter puppy has now had his second puppy session. He doubled in size in 4 weeks, he's going to be a big lad!

18/07/2022

I was looking forward to doing a second puppy session with this lovely fella this week (Irish Red and White Setter) but we have had to postpone because I have covid! Not too bad thankfully so hopefully I will be back up and running next week.

01/07/2022

!!!BEER, BANDS AND BARKS!!!
SADLY THE LOCALS WILL NO LONGER BE PERFORMING TOMORROW DUE TO ILLNESS. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED AND HOPE YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT THE EVENT WHICH IS IN AID OF GRINSHILL ANIMAL RESCUE. 🐾🐾🐾🐾

26/06/2022

My band, THE LOCALS, are doing a set at The Beer, Bands and Barks event at The Wheatsheaf, Frankwell, Shrewsbury next Saturday (2nd July) at 5.15pm to raise money for GRINSHILL ANIMAL RESCUE. It would be great to see you there! 🎶🐾🐾🎶🎶🐾🐾🎶🐾🐾

BEERS , BANDS AND BARKS

SATURDAY 2nd JULY

Doors open 1pm

£5 a ticket with funds going to grinshill animal rescue

If you are a local business and would like to donate a raffle prize please get in contact It would be much appreciated!!!

Just had a fantastic prize donated by The Raven Hotel & Restaurant at much wenlock
A one night stay for 2 people !!!

Please give their page a like 👍

26/05/2022

I've just found this photo of Leo from Telford who I did some training with last month. The photo doesn't give you any idea of scale, he's big lad!

30/03/2022

I'm on holiday this week so apologies if I am not able to respond to enquires and messages as quickly usual. Normal service will be resumed next week! This is our dog Fern having a zoom in the sea, she loves it!.

12/03/2022

Because I have a waiting list I don't see as many young puppies as I did pre-covid. However, Peggy's owner contacted me well in advance which meant I could fit them in for some training while she is still very young. Here, she's having a well earned rest after some lead/treat training.

27/02/2022

Last week I went into deepest mid-Wales for a follow-up session with this lovely fella, Ben. We progressed his recall and introduced him and his owner to search games in the garden to satisfy his nose and brain. He loves it!

06/02/2022

Some dogs love follow fibre snow!

22/01/2022

Another busy week working in Whitchurch, Shrewsbury, Bishops Castle, Aberangell and with the lovely Nuala in the beautiful countryside near Bridgnorth.

10/01/2022

My new years resolution is to get back to posting more regularly on my page, so here goes! Today I have been over the border into Wales to do some training with these two Spanish Water Dogs. As you may be aware, for some time now I have had a waiting list. The waiting time is currently 5 months but there are signs that things are slowing down a little. Rest assured if you are on the list I will be in touch.

11/09/2021

"Pleeeaaase put some food in my bowl!" Puppy dog eyes especially designed to appeal to us humans! I haven't posted for a long time due to continuing high demand but had to share this photo of 9 week old Cody. I still have a waiting list, the current waiting time is about 4 months so if you are getting a puppy and want to book some training do get in touch in plenty of time to avoid disappointment.

18/07/2021

Fun on the beach with our dog Fern (early morning before it got too hot). I will be contacting some more people on my waiting list this week to offer appointments in August. Thanks for your patience everyone!