Talking Dogs Scentwork

Talking Dogs Scentwork We speak your dog's language! Our aim is to work together with our dogs so that we better understand each other and make the most of every day together.

When the temperature climbs many dogs still need something to do when walks aren’t a good option. Scentwork is a fantast...
23/06/2026

When the temperature climbs many dogs still need something to do when walks aren’t a good option.
Scentwork is a fantastic way to provide enrichment, mental stimulation and just enough movement to satisfy busy dogs on hot days.

Making sure there’s always water available (as ever!), not making searching too challenging, thinking about airflow, setting shorter searches and choosing cooler areas to work in will all help keep scentwork safe and fun as the temp soars.

Most importantly, pay attention to the dog in front of you. If they’re struggling with the heat, make things easier, shorter or simply leave it for another time.

How are you adapting your searches during hot weather?

Play is at the centre of all I do. It’s where I learn about my dogs and where they learn about me. What is fun, what is...
18/06/2026

Play is at the centre of all I do. It’s where I learn about my dogs and where they learn about me. What is fun, what is scary, what is surprising. It’s hands down the best way to connect with this other species. Play is mutual, it demands respect and understanding. And it’s 100% voluntary.
It’s at the core of how I teach scentwork and how I live with my dogs. We have multiple mini games every day, from a quick pounce and chase to blanket games and toy play. We’re silly together and we all enjoy that.

I’m fascinated to know what games you play with your dog. Share in the comments.

Note: The toy Ettie is holding goes back to my springer so it’s probably 30 years old!

You might not know that I’m constantly revising and refining my courses, websites and prices. I’ve just completed a big ...
17/06/2026

You might not know that I’m constantly revising and refining my courses, websites and prices. I’ve just completed a big overhaul so if you’ve been wanting to do a specific course or wondering if it’s time to start scentworking, now is the perfect time. Head on over to Detector Dog School to have a look at what I’ve been up to. You might be pleasantly surprised 😉

There’s no better way to channel energy into a positive activity than scentwork. Engaging mind and body in a task that y...
15/06/2026

There’s no better way to channel energy into a positive activity than scentwork. Engaging mind and body in a task that your dog already loves is a win-win situation.

We all love art of our own dogs, so why not commission the best Christmas present ever from Animal Art by Laura , get yo...
14/06/2026

We all love art of our own dogs, so why not commission the best Christmas present ever from Animal Art by Laura , get your orders in now before her order book closes.

One of the easiest traps to fall into as a trainer is only teaching how we've always taught.Not because the approach is ...
10/06/2026

One of the easiest traps to fall into as a trainer is only teaching how we've always taught.

Not because the approach is wrong. Not because it doesn't work. But because familiarity has a way of becoming invisible. The exercises, progressions and explanations we've used successfully before can quietly become our default. The challenge is remembering that familiar and effective aren't always the same thing. An approach can work well and still not be the best fit for the dog and handler in front of us.

Great coaching isn't about abandoning what we know. It's about recognising when a different approach might serve the team better.

What creates confidence? What gets in the way? One thing I've realised is that the first step into scentwork needs to fe...
10/06/2026

What creates confidence? What gets in the way? One thing I've realised is that the first step into scentwork needs to feel straightforward and accessible.
That's why I've made a change to Teach Your Dog to Sniff!
The course remains exactly the same. The aim remains exactly the same: helping dogs and handlers build strong scentwork foundations from the very beginning.
But I've reduced the price to make it easier for more people to get started.
If you've been curious about scentwork but haven't quite taken the plunge, now might be the perfect time.
Link in comments.

One, of many, mistakes I’ve made as a trainer is assuming my clients enjoy learning theory as much as I do.I love the pr...
08/06/2026

One, of many, mistakes I’ve made as a trainer is assuming my clients enjoy learning theory as much as I do.
I love the process of learning, the detail, the why and the how of the learning process.
What I’ve learned over the years is that not everyone needs or wants that level of information. Some clients do, most don’t. They simply want their dog to do as they ask.
Neither approach is wrong. The challenge for us trainers is recognising the difference.
It’s so much easier to teach what we love - all of it all the time! But it takes more skill, and so is much more valuable, to prioritise what the client actually needs.
That’s one of the shifts that helped me move away from generic teaching and towards the tailored approach.
Have you ever caught yourself teaching what you wanted rather than what the client wanted? Or is it just me 😉?

08/06/2026

Let’s get the week off to the best start - Find it!

05/06/2026

No soft lighting.
No full make-up (or any!)
Just real training, real clients and plenty of thinking about what works best for the team in front of you because the same approach doesn’t suit every dog, every handler or every goal.
Foundations of Tailored Scentwork is now open for enrolment.
You’ll find the details via the link in my bio.

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