Bright Mind Canine

11/26/2025

Thanks you to Hannah Pemberton from Pawsitive Futures for teaching a FABULOUS scent work handling workshop this past weekend!! Everyone did great and learned a TON! It was snifftastic!!

11/23/2025

A little loose leash walking practice in Manners 201 class today. Way to go Sunny! ☀️

11/20/2025

Many pet parents assume that if their dog comes home from daycare completely exhausted, it means they had “the best day ever.” But the truth is… a tired dog is not always a happy or fulfilled dog.

11/16/2025

In Manners 201 class, dogs and their owners take the skills learned in Manners 101 to the next level. We raise the challenge by building more of the 3 Ds of dog training-Duration, Distance, and Distractions-into previously learned skills. This morning we worked outdoors, first building focus and attention, then practicing a bit of loose-leash walking.

11/15/2025

It was a beautiful morning for scent work!

11/15/2025

**THERE’S STILL SPOTS IN NEXT SATURDAY’S WORKSHOP!! For those new to or experienced in scent work! Learn how to be a better handler & teammate to your scent work dog! 👇👇👇

📣 Scent Work Handling Workshop by Hannah Pemberton from Pawsitive Futures!!

🐾 In scent work, our dogs are constantly speaking to us with every move and every sniff. But did you know that every move we make is communicating something to our dogs, too?

Scent work is a true partnership sport in which dog and handler rely on one another, but we tend to send a LOT of mixed messages to our dogs through our handling. This can lead to confusion, frustration, and can cause some dogs to give up easily.

The Dog Driven Search, written by Dana Zinn & Sue Sternberg, is a guide for handlers that focuses on effective communication with their dogs through non verbal body language.

In this workshop, Hannah Pemberton will cover some of the basic principals of The Dog Driven Search and you’ll get to see these demonstrated in live searches.

TOPICS COVERED:
* Basic overview of The Dog Driven Search style of handling
* Awareness in handling- how it promotes independent searching & a more joyful experience for both dog & handler
* Blind vs Known hide searches
* Suggestions- what are they? When & how do we make them?
* Happy Restarts- how & when?
* And more!

To know more about Hannah, click here: https://www.pawsitivefutures.com/meethannah

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
(8 Working & 15 Non-working spots available!)
🔹Working Spots: Bring your dog for some hands on learning- You should be somewhat familiar with the Dog Driven Search style of handling and your dog should already be searching odor.
🔹Non-working Spots: Come without your dog to learn a ton & have some fun! Open to anyone, can be new to dog sports or nose work.

⚠️ Workshop Details & Registration:
- Sunday, Nov 22nd from 3-6pm. Check-in starts at 2:30
- Cost is $125 for a Working spot, $55 for a Non-Working spot
- Will be held at the Tyrone Recreation Center: 145 Commerce Drive Tyrone 30290
- All dogs must be up-to-date on their vaccines to attend. Proof of vaccines will be due before the start of workshop
- Workshop will be held both indoors
- Contact Bright Mind Canine to reserve your spot today! [email protected] or 404-395-4216

*Please Note: This is a R+ event. Dogs must be able to comfortably work around people. Human-reactive dogs are not suitable for this event.

11/10/2025

Lady loves relaxing on the couch with her humans, but her parents prefer she not be on the furniture at certain times like when guests visit, for example.

Like most dogs, Lady dislikes being physically maneuvered & moved off the couch, and her humans sometimes struggle to do it safely and without conflict.

With family visiting over the holidays, Lady is learning “Off” so she can be moved off safely and without a struggle.

She’s also learning “place” on a raised dog bed, giving her a comfortable alternative she’ll be able to relax on with a long-lasting chew or Kong. This will keep her from constantly trying to jump right back on the couch again after she’s off. Good girl, Lady!!

11/07/2025

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11/06/2025

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