When the weather gets hot, many of us worry about how to keep our dogs happy without risking overheating. Walks become shorter, parks are quieter, and even the most energetic dogs can seem frustrated. The good news is that dogs don’t need hours of physical… Read More »Why Scent Work Is the Perfect Warm Weather Activity for Your Dog
Teddie is a dog of big emotions. His anxiety swings like a pendulum—one moment he’s bouncing off the walls with overexcitement, the next he’s so overwhelmed by the world that he refuses to step outside. Living with a dog who experiences the world at such… Read More »How Scent Work Transformed Life with Our Anxious Dog
Few breeds combine stamina, instinct, and scenting ability as seamlessly as the German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP). Developed as a true all-rounder, this breed was designed not for one narrow task but to excel across the full spectrum of scent-based work — from tracking and pointing… Read More »The German Shorthaired Pointer – Built for Scent, Born to Work
What Were Dachshunds Bred For? Dachshunds might be small, but they were bred for serious work. Originally developed in Germany, their name means “badger dog” — and that’s exactly what they were designed to do: track and flush out burrowing animals like badgers and foxes.… Read More »Dachshunds and Scent Sport
We’ve all heard it countless times: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” It’s one of those sayings that’s been passed down through generations, used to suggest that older dogs (and people!) are set in their ways and resistant to change. But here’s the… Read More »Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? Think Again!
Balu is a 4-year-old Lagotto Romagnolo who has always been a very active dog. With a high prey drive coupled with a curious and nosy nature, he would easily become bored and seek his own stimulation—often in ways that weren’t ideal for either of us.… Read More »Balu’s Scentwork Journey: From High Energy to Focused Team Player
We all want our pets to live their happiest, most fulfilled lives. Yet many of us overlook one of the simplest ways to boost their wellbeing with food enrichment: transforming mundane mealtimes into stimulating activities that engage their natural instincts (please note, I recommend feeding… Read More »Ditch the Bowl: Why Food Enrichment Matters for All Pets
A dog’s breathing rate tells us a lot about their activity and exertion levels. At rest, a dog breathes around 15 times per minute, while light activity increases this to about 30 breaths per minute. But when engaging in scentwork, a dog’s respiratory rate skyrockets… Read More »The Power of a Dog’s Nose: Why 10 Minutes of Scentwork is Like an Hour-Long Walk
Adaptation occurs when the brain stops noticing a continuous odour. If we are exposed to a smell for an extended period, our brain gradually stops acknowledging it. This is why, for example, when we enter a kitchen, we initially notice the aroma of food, but… Read More »Olfactory Adaptive Behaviour in Scent Sports
