Almost a week ago we (Jack) lost a chunk of Kong under the water during a stream search. Yesterday we ventured back to see if it could be retrieved after a few dry days.
Before I got to the area Ziggy and Jack were already there indicating on it! Good boys 👏🏼
(Clip of Jack bobbing for the Kong last week attached)
His little sneezes 🥹
Chunk of Kong had sunk and been buried under the leaves by Jack running over the stream. No not a “proper” indication but I think it’s safe to say by his behaviour he knows it’s there?
I didn’t manage to fish it out so will be going back with one of the Springers to see what they make of it!
A fantastic 3 day INBTI seminar in Tamworth UK - wonderfully hosted by @carterspetservices with instructor Monica Diaz (@dreamcanmantrailing) and myself assisting.
A huge well done to the 7 super dog teams! Some challenging exercises and environments but the results were fantastic.
Thank you for being open to learning and allowing me to be a small part of your training. I hope to see you all again in the future.
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Fantastic morning back at @optimisticdogz for a private Mantrailing session with their training group.
We introduced door ID’s today, it’s important the dogs learn quickly that their trail layer won’t always be hidden in plain sight.
So impressed with how quickly they are learning!
Thank you for having us back 🐾
Information update
Wiggle your butt, it’s Friday! 💃🏼
Ziggy and I are away tomorrow and Sunday attending @endeavourk9 OPEX weekend.
Just a quick note to mention Mantrailing sessions for July & August are fully booked!
The next introduction will likely not run until the end of the year due to already limited capacity.
So grateful for my dedicated teams 🫶🏼
Messages and enquiries will be replied to early next week 😊
Have a great weekend! 🐾
Starting the month off right 😍
Thank you @tailtrekker for the recommendation!
Some scent work with my boys after trailing today.
I probably shouldn’t admit this I HATE using a lead 😂
As you can see I need a lot of practice but it’s a necessity particularly when you have a reactive dog or are trying to teach a specific goal.
7 hides were laid out for just over four hours, in various places, around this big rock to increase chances of success.
I also like to add in uneven surfaces and a bit of climbing where I can to build confidence and see what their limits are. This was a fairly easy obstacle for them to navigate.
Added distraction for Ziggy when a group dressed as the cast of Frozen turned up for a photo shoot and started singing the Elsa call 🎤 His face 😂
Looks like we’ll need to revisit our indication training now he’s absolutely mental again! 🤪🙈
Dog training is messy and a large percentage of it is going back to your foundations. Have fun with it!
❤️🐾 Happy Valentines Day 🐾❤️
It’s not training if it’s not raining! 🫣🌧️
Our long awaited new and improved scent work classes are back! More information and booking details to be released tomorrow at 7pm!
Wishing you a happy and healthy new year ❤️
Thank you for all of your kindness, support and laughter this year. It has been a blast!
