The Model Dog

The Model Dog My name is Tracy Chapman and I’m a dog trainer and dog photographer working near Filey in North Yorkshire

09/01/2025

Maisie and I are back out doing some scent work in the winter sunshine looking forward to the scent walks this weekend! Still places available to book

Happy New Year to you all. Some of you know that I was struck down by the horrible virus and last weekend’s scent walks ...
07/01/2025

Happy New Year to you all. Some of you know that I was struck down by the horrible virus and last weekend’s scent walks were cancelled. I’m hoping that the walks this weekend can go ahead because I’m feeling a bit better (and winter weather permitting), so let me know if you want to book to banish the winter blues !

Our scent walks start again next weekend and they are brilliant for dogs of all ages and breeds. Your dog loves finding ...
29/12/2024

Our scent walks start again next weekend and they are brilliant for dogs of all ages and breeds. Your dog loves finding the food or toys that I have hidden for them and they go home tired, happy, more confident and relaxed. Come any try one of you haven’t been on one already !

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to my customers, past, present and future. This is Woody doing a bit of scent work on Christmas Day !

19/12/2024

Day 7 of our Christmas Canine Care Tips 🐾🎁

Christmas and New Year can be a busy, hectic time for many families. Our pets can, unsurprisingly, find this quite stressful.

Check out our blog for some great tips and advice on how to limit the effects of the festive season on your dog, especially if they are in their senior years
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https://operationk9.co.uk/christmas-with-the-older-dog/

I did a little photo shoot on the beach yesterday after my scent walk with the dogs for Willow and she was a superstar !...
16/12/2024

I did a little photo shoot on the beach yesterday after my scent walk with the dogs for Willow and she was a superstar !. Gilbert joined in too and I think they both had fun !.
I will be doing some beach photo shoots in the New Year - let me know if you are interested. £30 per photo shoot - you either get £30 worth of prints or all of the digital images included in the price.

The last scent walk of 2024 was a great one ! 4 lovely dogs and their owners came to Filey for a mooch about. Gilbert, L...
16/12/2024

The last scent walk of 2024 was a great one ! 4 lovely dogs and their owners came to Filey for a mooch about. Gilbert, Logan, Willow and Teddy all had a lovely time sniffing for treats in the leaves and walls. There are plenty of days for January walks in the diary. Merry Christmas

January 2025 Scent Walk dates are now available. Perfect for your New Year's Resolutions to get out and about with your...
07/12/2024

January 2025 Scent Walk dates are now available. Perfect for your New Year's Resolutions to get out and about with your dogs in the fresh air. Just £9 per walk with your 5th walk free. Suitable for all dogs of all ages and breeds.

Ginny and Cookie both came for their photo shoots this morning and I love the photos ! They are beautiful puppies 😍
05/12/2024

Ginny and Cookie both came for their photo shoots this morning and I love the photos ! They are beautiful puppies 😍

04/12/2024

Hi All, unfortunately I have breached facebook’s rules by running a giveaway competition so I’ve had to delete my posts and can’t run it any more. The 3 people pulled out of the hat so far all still get their scent walks - Lina, Hannah and Jaki !. Sorry all 😞

Places are still available for my December scent walks. Just £9 per dog per walk. Treat your 4 legged friend to a winter...
01/12/2024

Places are still available for my December scent walks. Just £9 per dog per walk. Treat your 4 legged friend to a winter walk. Suitable for dogs of all ages and all breeds

Guess where we were today for our scent walk with Cookie and Gilbert !
27/11/2024

Guess where we were today for our scent walk with Cookie and Gilbert !

A little late (I finished the course in the autumn) but I've finally received my certificate for completing the Fun Dog ...
25/11/2024

A little late (I finished the course in the autumn) but I've finally received my certificate for completing the Fun Dog Agility Coaching Diploma

Gift Vouchers available.Vouchers for as little as £9 are available for Christmas presents or stocking fillers for friend...
25/11/2024

Gift Vouchers available.
Vouchers for as little as £9 are available for Christmas presents or stocking fillers for friends, family or even your dog !

Vouchers can be purchased for the following;
Scent Walks - £9 for one walk of their choice (multiple walks can be purchased)
Fun Dog Agility - £9 for one class of their choice (multiple classes can be purchased or used towards a block of classes. Classes start again March 2025).
Recall Masterclass - £9 for a class. More dates available from January 2025

Dog Photo Shoot. £40 which includes a photo shoot (studio photos or within 15 miles of YO25 3PR) and £40 to spend on The Model Dog photo items such as prints, framed photos, handmade cards or digital images.
Contact Tracy on [email protected] for vouchers

My new website is up and running (link in the page info !) feel free to take a look
21/11/2024

My new website is up and running (link in the page info !) feel free to take a look

21/11/2024

Ethylene glycol: Don't receive a frosty fright

The weather has turned, people may be defrosting their cars on frosty or snowy mornings. Many people reach for a product to speed up this defrosting process: antifreeze.

Antifreeze has its implications as a sweet tasting liquid our pets (particularly dogs and cats) often get into mischief with it.

Unfortunately ethylene glycol tends to have a low minimum toxic dose and is rapidly absorbed by the animals gastrointestinal tract. The toxic byproducts of this metabolism causes renal damage and metabolic acidosis.

Clinical signs are dose and time dependant.

If you have seen your pet ingest antifreeze OR you get home to find an empty destroyed container and are suspicious of a possible ingestion the best thing you can do is CONTACT YOUR VETERINARY TEAM IMMEDIATELY AND PREPARE TO GO DOWN ASAP.

You may have not seen the ingestion but the following symptoms suggest concerns (although can be suggestive of other issues too!). Again calling your wonderful veterinary practice immediately is the action to take.

❄️Lethargy
❄️Vomiting
❄️Polyuria (Urinating excessively)
❄️Polydipsia (Drinking excessively)
❄️Neurological signs
❄️Seizures
❄️Ataxia (Wobbly)
❄️Coma
❄️Dehydration
❄️ Abdominal pain

Untreated antifreeze toxicity can be fatal.

Your veterinary team may need to:

🌀Induce emesis (vomiting)
🌀Preform gastric lavage
🌀Start intravenous fluid therapy
🌀Start ethanol treatment
🌀Provide symptomatic treatment
🌀Take regular blood samples
🌀Take regular urine samples

How can I prevent it?

Firstly appropriate storage and disposal is essential. Ensuring you clear up any spillages on the ground so cats (and other animals) don't lap it up and ensuring any products you have are up high and out of reach for inquisitive paws is essential.

To my existing customers. I’m setting up a new website and would really appreciate if a small number of you would be abl...
19/11/2024

To my existing customers. I’m setting up a new website and would really appreciate if a small number of you would be able to write a review for me that you don’t mind me putting on my site. Just a short couple of sentences about your experience working with me. Message me if you would be happy to help.
Thank you - Tracy - photo for interest 🐾

17/11/2024

Cookie is only 10 months old and we have been teaching her to find scented articles - she was really brilliant at finding clove scented foam pieces this morning in the forest ! Well done to Sarah and Dave her owners for teaching her at home so she could then practice in a new environment 🐾

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Maisie and I are back out doing some scent work in the winter sunshine looking forward to the scent walks this weekend! Still places available to book

Merry Christmas to my customers, past, present and future. This is Woody doing a bit of scent work on Christmas Day !

Cookie is only 10 months old and we have been teaching her to find scented articles - she was really brilliant at finding clove scented foam pieces this morning in the forest ! Well done to Sarah and Dave her owners for teaching her at home so she could then practice in a new environment 🐾

Pip decided that it was much more fun to find me rather than her toy on our scent walk this afternoon !

Woody has been working on identifying scents in difficult spaces and he picked up the scent of his toy hidden in some leaves from a fair way back this morning !

This morning’s scent walk was with Buddy and Tess, 2 black labs. Here is Buddy showing how he can find a scent tin hidden in the grass with Tess patiently waiting her turn in the background !

Our Scent Walks started this morning and Cookie, Ronnie, Patch, Jason and Suki all had a great time sniffing out treats and toys in the natural environment. This is Ronnie who is a little anxious but he did brilliantly mixing with dogs in the group and not reacting to passers-by because he was focussed and busy finding the sausage !

Electricity is off at home so I’m out with Maisie doing some scent work

And here is Ruby showing how far she has come in the 6 months that she has been doing fun dog agility with me. - Her owner Ann has worked so hard with Ruby’s training through Ruby’s adolescence stage and they have such a strong bond it’s lovely to see !

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