Recall isn’t just about calling your dog back — it’s about teaching them to stay connected to you, even when you change direction. 🐾 In this video I’m showing how I use “this way” alongside directional changes to reinforce recall and encourage your dog to pay attention to where you’re going. Small changes in direction = a great opportunity to build engagement, responsiveness and a stronger recall. 💪

Apologies for the delay we had some technical difficulties!! 😣 🌿🐾 This Week’s Summer Challenge: Garden Agility! Let’s have some summer holiday fun with our dogs! ☀️ This week’s challenge is to build a mini agility course using things you already have at home. You could use: 🌼 Plant pots to weave around 🪑 Chairs to create a tunnel (with a blanket over the top) 🧹 A broom balanced on books for a low jump 🧺 A washing basket to go around 🟢 A towel or mat to practise a “pause” or “stay” You don’t need expensive equipment—the aim is to have fun and spend quality time with your dog! 🧒 Bonus Challenge for Kids Children can help: - Design the course. - Guide the dog through each obstacle. - Cheer on Mum, Dad, grandparents… or even race against them to see who gives the clearest cues! Remember to keep jumps low, never force your dog over an obstacle, and make everything safe and positive. If your dog isn’t confident with something, simply adapt it or skip it. 📹 How to Take Part Post a photo or video of your dog’s agility course and let us know: 🐶 Which obstacle they loved the most. 😂 Which one made everyone laugh. ⭐ What they found the trickiest. The goal isn’t speed or perfection—it’s about building your dog’s confidence, strengthening your bond, and making some fantastic summer holiday memories together. Ready… set… GO! 🐕💨

SUMMER HOLIDAY DOG DETECTIVES! 🕵️‍♀️🐶 This week, we’re getting the kids involved again — but this time, they’re going to become Dog Detectives! 🔎 The challenge is simple: 👉 Can your child discover 3 things their dog loves? It could be: 🐾 A favourite toy 👃 A scent they love sniffing 🌿 Their favourite place to explore 🎾 A game they get excited about 🤗 Their favourite way to receive attention 🛏️ Their favourite place to relax 🍗 A treat they go crazy for Then get your child to show us what they’ve discovered! 📸 Take a photo or 🎥 short video of your little Dog Detective and their findings and share it in the community. ⭐ BONUS CHALLENGE Ask your child: “How do you know your dog likes it?” Can they spot the signs in their dog’s body language? 👀🐶 This is a brilliant opportunity to help children learn that dogs communicate with us all the time — through their bodies, faces and behaviour — and that being a great dog guardian isn’t just about playing and cuddling! 💬 Tell us below: What did your little Dog Detective discover about their dog? Let’s see how many new things we can learn about our dogs this week! ☀️🐾

🌟 Happy Friday, everyone – it’s Roll Call time! 🐾 Let’s check in! How are you and your dog doing today? 🐶 Tell us: • Your dog’s name • Where you’re joining us from • One word to describe your week with your dog A huge well done to everyone who took part in this week’s challenge: Creating your own home agility course! 🏃‍♂️🐕 Whether you completed the whole challenge, gave it a go for five minutes, or simply gathered ideas for another day, every little bit counts. Remember, it’s about having fun together and strengthening your bond. 💚 We’d love to hear: ✨ What was your dog’s favourite obstacle? ✨ What worked really well? ✨ Is there anything you’ll keep using in your regular training? As always, cheer each other on, share your photos and videos if you’d like, and let’s celebrate every success—big or small. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! 🐾❤️

🌿🐾 This Week’s Summer Challenge: Garden Agility! Let’s have some summer holiday fun with our dogs! ☀️ This week’s challenge is to build a mini agility course using things you already have at home. You could use: 🌼 Plant pots to weave around 🪑 Chairs to create a tunnel (with a blanket over the top) 🧹 A broom balanced on books for a low jump 🧺 A washing basket to go around 🟢 A towel or mat to practise a “pause” or “stay” You don’t need expensive equipment—the aim is to have fun and spend quality time with your dog! 🧒 Bonus Challenge for Kids Children can help: - Design the course. - Guide the dog through each obstacle. - Cheer on Mum, Dad, grandparents… or even race against them to see who gives the clearest cues! Remember to keep jumps low, never force your dog over an obstacle, and make everything safe and positive. If your dog isn’t confident with something, simply adapt it or skip it. 📹 How to Take Part Post a photo or video of your dog’s agility course and let us know: 🐶 Which obstacle they loved the most. 😂 Which one made everyone laugh. ⭐ What they found the trickiest. 🏆 I’ll be looking out for: - Creativity - Teamwork - Happy, confident dogs - Great handler encouragement The goal isn’t speed or perfection—it’s about building your dog’s confidence, strengthening your bond, and making some fantastic summer holiday memories together. Ready… set… GO! 🐕💨