Exceptional Dogs Devon

31/08/2024

If you have an empty morning tomorrow and fancy a go at flyball, get in touch with Two Bridges quick! Some rare Open Day spots are up for grabs 🙂

We have a few last minute spots available for our open day tomorrow!
If you and your dog are interested in Flyball and are available tomorrow 10:30am - 12:00pm, get in touch via email: [email protected] and reserve your spot.

Taking part in the open day allows you to find out what Flyball is all about and for us to get to know you and your dog before starting a beginner course*.

*A spot in the next beginner course is not guaranteed as spaces are limited.

19/08/2024

Apologies, slight delay in posting this!

But last Wednesday 5 super dogs took on thier UK Sniffer Dogs SILVER Trial and blew me away with the results!

Congratulations to Rebecca Mitchell & Lucy, Stacy Hockey & Enoch, Kat Gill & Mabel, Jodie Harris & Phoebe and Jen Cook & Nova!

These dogs raced against the clock to find hides containing only 2 drops of gun oil in a variety of searches. They also mastered a new search altogether - THE ACTIVE SEARCH - where they were required to run to a search area, find a catnip scented toy, and then retrieve it to their handler.

All dogs smashed it out of the park, finding hides with plenty of time to spare.

Both handlers and dogs really impressed me at Trial. It was a pleasure to watch now experienced sniffers at work. You can see the leads go loose as handlers are fully trusting their dogs, and the dogs are so enthusiastic and motivated in the search. Plus many of them have an amazing ‘Freeze’ indication developed, not an easy thing to teach!

It’s been a pleasure all and I can’t wait to see you master your skills on GOLD!!

11/08/2024

Check out our Phoebe featured on UK Sniffer Dogs! You’re famous! 😎

Phoebe and Jodie Harris have been working so hard at the Active Search, can’t wait to see it in person during your upcoming Trial 😁

27/07/2024

These clever dogs completed their UK Sniffer Dogs SILVER Scent Detection course this week!

Over the course, they learned a new scent - Gun Oil. They have all progressed to being able to identify only 2 drops of Gun Oil in any given search!

They’ve also learned a new search all together, a Active Search - where they needed to search for a Catnip toy and retrieve it to handler.

Super proud of all of your progress. Well done to Phoebe & Jodie, Lucy & Becky, Stacy & Enoch, Bethany & Charlie, Mabel & Kat and Nova & Jen!

These brave dogs also all have thier SILVER Scent Detection Trial in a few weeks, where they will test thier new skills against the clock. Good luck!

26/07/2024

Special shout out now to Gracie & Kayleigh now!

This dog actually did its UK Sniffer Dogs BRONZE Scent Detection course with another UKSD instructor. But still nailed the Trial with us, finding every hide on the night. Credit to the owners and all previous training! Just proves the quality of the UKSD course, no matter who you learn with 😎

We can’t wait to have you back on a SILVER course next year!

26/07/2024

It’s been an exciting few weeks with dogs completing courses and passing Trials left and right!

First up is the UK Sniffer Dogs BRONZE Scent Detection Trial graduates!

These dogs have come such a long way in only 6 weeks. From complete novices, they have advanced to finding hides only 3mm big! And over the last 2 weeks, all these brave dogs (and handlers) took on the BRONZE Scent Detection Trial and passed with flying colours, proving they truly have mastered all the criteria!

Congrats to Reggie & Amy, Dexter & Kelly, Mako & Jess, Watern & Sarah, Tye & Elaine and Merlin & Jen!

Can’t wait to see you on SILVER!

14/07/2024

🐶 THE DOG RING 🐾
Bring your furry friend to the show and let them join In the fun!
The dog ring sponsored by Tiverton Dog Centre has a fun packed schedule throughout the day
🐕 watch the amazing Flyball demonstrations by Two Bridges Flyball
🤩 let your dog have a go at the flyball course
🐾 Join in the fun dog show for just £1
🏅every dog that joins in gets a Rosette🏅
📍 Mid Devon Show 2024
🎟Advance tickets £20❌ £18✅
🎟Kids FREE
⭐️BOOK HERE⬇️
https://middevonshow.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/

📅 Sat 27th July
📍National Trust Knightshayes EX16 7PP

12/07/2024

Congratulations to these dogs for completing thier BRONZE Scent Detection course!

Real dedication was shown by all handlers throughout, constantly practicing between sessions and striving to improve. Over the course, the dogs have learned to search for a hide only 3mm big in a variety of searches, including bag searches, chair searches and vehicle searches!

Well done to Elaine Sanderson and Tye, Jess Pocock & Mako, Amy Hodgetts & Reggie, Sarah Pybus & Watern, Jen Cook & Merlin and Kelly Jayne & Dexter!

All these dogs are also taking on thier BRONZE Scent Detection Trial in the next 2 weeks, the test where dogs are racing against the clock to find hides in 4 different search areas! Wish them luck!

12/06/2024

03/06/2024

Was a fantastic weekend with Two Bridges Flyball for our first competition of the year! My Charlie raced with so much enthusiasm and our team achieved a very close second place!

We also had lots of novice dogs of all breeds and sizes taking part for the first time ever, and all of them blew our expectations away with how well they did!

For those of you that aren’t aware, Two Bridges Flyball Club is based in Ivybridge and actually train at the same venue we do Scent Detection at. It’s a brilliant club full of friendly people that I am very proud to be a part of and assist teaching at, alongside some brilliant instructors. If you ever want to do something a bit on the ‘energetic’ side with your dog, get in touch with them 🙂

Today was the Turbos time to race! It was their first competition this year and what a way to start!
The team worked soo well together considering they have had limited training sessions where they were all in attendance!
Turbos won 4 out of 5 races with it coming down to the last race of the day to decide which team placed 1st or 2nd. Some exciting close races and they put up a fight, but TVR got the win (this time 😉) Turbos finished with a well deserved 2nd place! Well Done Team!

30/05/2024

GOLD Tracking finally done! I can now take dogs all the way through both UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection and Tracking courses 🙂

Thanks to Jamie Pound and the rest of the team for running the courses. I would never have thought I’d end up completing them all. Originally I only booked myself onto a BRONZE instructor course purely out of interest. Little did I know how I would get hooked on Scentwork 😂, it’s so much fun.

Congratulations to the Gold Tracking Instructors.. these guys now have Bronze - Gold in Detection & Tracking with UK Sniffer Dogs! What an achievement !! WELL DONE GANG!
💪🇬🇧💙🐕

26/05/2024

UK Sniffer Dogs Tracking BRONZE course & Trial completed!

Huge well done to these dogs. Over the course of 2 workshops, these dogs learned how to follow 'Track Scent', which is the disturbance created on the ground by human footsteps. They also learned to 'indicate' on items found on the track. Some really impressive results, and they all passed their Trial with Distinction & Merit passes!

Congratulations to Marina Rogov & Rolo, Keira & Stuart Winter, Hiccup & Susan Pengelly and Newt & Sabeena Severin

Tracking is something I haven't offered as much as Scent Detection so far, but more workshops will be organised soon so keep an eye out and get in touch if you want to take part!

23/05/2024

EDIT - Course now FULL. Get in touch if you would like to be on the waiting list for the next one!

NEW UK Sniffer Dogs BRONZE Tracking course now available!

During this beginner course, your dog will learn to follow a 'Track Scent', which is the ground disturbance made by human footprints as they walk. Tracks will start simple, eventually building up to intermediate routes, while dogs will be indicating any dropped objects on the way.

Suitable for all dogs of any breed or ability. Nervous/reactive dogs also welcome! The course is held outdoors, with plenty of space and with all dogs on a lead/long line at all times.

The course will run as 2 four hour workshops on consecutive Saturday mornings.

Workshop 1:
Date: 13th July 2024
Time: 9am-1pm

Workshop 2:
Date: 20th July 2024
Time: 9am-1pm

Location:
Haytor Mutts Mayhem, Northacombe, TQ13 9RB

Please reach out for more information, or share with anyone you think may be interested. Look forward to seeing you there!

02/05/2024

I’m still buzzing! Four more super dogs flew through their UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection BRONZE Trial last night!

Like before, this involved finding small KONG hides (check out last picture!) around 4 different searches areas - bags, chairs, vehicle and a novel (random) area search! All within a time limit of only a few minutes!

Congratulations to Donna Peel & Bear, Jon Colmer & Tammy, Abi Semmens & Rae and Zoe Couchman & Charlie!

Fastest dog of the night was the (Grizzly) Bear, who found all those hides in a speedy 3.03mins!

25/04/2024

5 brave dogs faced their UK Sniffer Dogs BRONZE Scent Detection Trial last night… and 5 dogs passed!

Huge congratulations to Gemma Davidson & Margo, Amy Saunders & Sirius, Katie Heveran & Lego, Jodie Harris & Phoebe and Shell Thomas & Chase!

These dogs raced against the clock over 4 different search areas to find hides only 3mm big! And they all smashed it, Merit and Distinction passes all around!

Well done all!

Special shout out to Sirius as top dog of the night, this dog not only found all the hides for a Distinction pass, but did it in a blistering 2.49 mins (time limit overall is 8 mins)! ⚡️

24/04/2024

Anyone fancy a rosette? It’s almost showtime for the first group of super sniffer dogs, they face thier UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection BRONZE Trial tonight!

Best of luck everyone!

12/04/2024

Six weeks has flown by! Two back to back courses later, check out these super sniffers!

Very well done to Donna Peel & Bear, Amanda Covey & Meesha, Amy Saunders & Sirius, Abi Semmens & Rae, Gemma Davidson & Margo, Zoe Couchman & Charlie, Jon Colmer & Tammy, Jodie Harris & Phoebe, Katie Heveran and Shell Thomas & Chase for finishing their UK Sniffer Dogs BRONZE Scent Detection course!

They all worked super hard over the length of the course, and I'm really proud of the progress they all made. And super fun couple of classes that contained all manner of dogs big and small!

It's not over yet though, In a couple of weeks they will face the BRONZE Scent Detection Trial, where their dogs will be tested on various searches against the clock! Wish them luck!

07/03/2024

If you’re at crufts, make sure you check out the UK Sniffer Dogs! Charlie and myself will be on Saturday and Sunday, so come and say hi 🙂

Hall 5 stand 64, come and enter our competition to win an online course 🇬🇧🐕

07/03/2024

The journey has begun! All the dogs in both classes did a cracking job finding the kong in the pipes!

Bag searches next week! Looking forward to it already.

Few photos. Will try to improve my photography skills as the weeks progress 😂

06/03/2024

Scent kits are ready to go to their new homes!

Very excited to welcome the newest bunch of dogs tonight as they start their UK Sniffer Dogs journey!

22/02/2024

Good afternoon all!

This one has largely been snapped up by those already on the waiting list, but I still have 1 space currently available on the UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection BRONZE course, starting 5th June and running for 6 weeks, 7pm-8pm each week. Held at Fitzworthy Equestrian Centre, Ivybridge.

The BRONZE course is a beginner course, so no prior experience is necessary. The course can be attended by dogs of any breed or age. It really is open to anyone that wants to do something different and fun with their dogs.

During the course, your dog will learn to search many environments, starting simple with pipe and bag searches, eventually building up to vehicle searches like the pros. Eventually your dogs will be searching for hides only 3mm big! Do you think your dog is up to the challenge?

If you are interested, please either message Exceptional Dogs Devon’s page or alternatively email [email protected].

Places are filled on a first contact basis. But even if someone else fills it first or the dates don't work for you, if you are interested please do still get in touch 😊. I can place you on the waiting list, which always gets one weeks prior notice on new courses before they get advertised to the general public.

Hope to see you and your dog soon!

16/02/2024

Anyone on the waiting list, check your emails :). New UK Sniffer Dogs courses to be announced soon!

08/02/2024

UK Sniffer Dogs is at Crufts! They are running some amazing discounts and competitions during this time!

Charlie and myself will be there as well this year as well. Can’t wait! If you’re there, make sure to come say hello! 😊

Only 4 weeks to go! We look forward to this event every year. Please do come and say hello, we love meeting you all 😊

As we do every year to celebrate we will be offering 20% discount on all our courses for the duration of Crufts, we will also have our competition running where two lucky people will win our online course.

See you there, Hall 5 stand 64
Jamie & Gemma

11/01/2024

Those pesky elves were at it again, this time trying to ruin new years by tampering with some fireworks. Thankfully some SILVER UK Sniffer Dogs were available to lend a paw!

Huge congratulations to Banner & Ella Marsh, Harley & Christine Brooks, Jeff & Jay Whitwell, Merlin & Pete Chantrell, Rolo & Marina Rogov and Maggie & Nicola Throne

These dogs surpassed all expectations, finding hide after hide with some superb indications, all with Distinction and Merit passes for their SILVER trial.

Special mentions:

Quickest overall searcher - Merlin
Best Indicator - Banner
Fastest retrieve on the Active Search - Rolo

18/07/2023

Hello all!

I’m going to be running another UK Sniffer Dogs BRONZE Scent Detection course this year!
Course will be held at Fitzworthy Equestrian Centre, Corntown, Ivybridge PL21 9PH
Dates: Starting 28/09/2023, running every Thursday evening for 6 weeks
Time: 8pm – 9pm

During the course, your dog will be searching in many different and everyday scenarios, starting small with bag and chair searches and eventually building up to vehicle searches like the pros. By the end of the course, your dog will be attempting to find something only 3mm big! Do you think your dog is up to the challenge?

If you are interested, comment below or PM me directly to receive more information and book your place. I hope to see you and your dogs soon!