Smarty Paws Puppy and Dog training Barnsley

17/08/2026

🎉🐾 LEVEL 1 MANTRAILING — PASSED! 🐾🎉

A massive congratulations to Rob & Reggie, who have officially passed their SmartyPaws Level 1 Mantrailing Assessment! 🏆🐕

Reggie put that spaniel nose to work and showed exactly what he can do — following the trail, working through the scent and successfully finding his missing person & dog. 👃💨

Rob’s role was obviously equally important… mainly holding onto the other end of the lead and trying to keep up! 😂

A brilliant performance from both of them and a very well-deserved pass. It's been fantastic watching this team develop their skills, confidence and trust in each other.

Reggie, however, would like it officially recorded that he did most of the work and expects payment in treats. 😂🦴

🏅 LEVEL 1 — COMPLETE!

👏 Well done Rob & Reggie! Onwards to Level 2!

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

🐾 WATCHED THE VIDEO AND THOUGHT… “MY DOG WOULD LOVE THAT!”? 🐾

If watching Vinny in action has got you wondering whether you and your dog could have a go at Mantrailing, then get in touch with us!

🐕 Mantrailing is suitable for dogs of all breeds, ages and abilities — and you don’t need any previous experience.

It’s a fantastic activity that allows your dog to use their most powerful natural ability — their nose 👃 — to follow an individual person’s scent and track them down.

It’s great for:

🐾 Building confidence
🐾 Mental stimulation
🐾 Strengthening the bond between dog and handler
🐾 Giving energetic dogs a job to do
🐾 Helping nervous or reactive dogs enjoy an activity at their own pace
🐾 And most importantly… having great fun together!

You might be surprised just how good your dog is when you give them the chance to use that incredible nose.

📩 Fancy giving Mantrailing a try?

Send Smarty Paws Puppy & Dog Training a message and let us know you're interested. We’ll tell you about our upcoming sessions and how you and your dog can get started.

🐕‍🦺 Your dog already knows how to use their nose… we’ll show you how to become part of the team!

25/07/2026

🐾 Smarty Paws is coming to Cudworth's Tea in the Park! 🐾

We're excited to be bringing our UK Sniffer Dogs "Have a Go" Scent Detection Experience to Cudworth's Tea in the Park on Saturday 25th July from 11:00am – 3:00pm at Cudworth Park.

🐶 Ever wondered what scent detection is all about?
Now's your chance to give it a try! Whether your dog is young or old, confident or a complete beginner, almost every dog can enjoy using their incredible sense of smell.

Come along and:
🐾 Try a fun scent search with your dog
🐾 Discover the amazing benefits of scent work
🐾 Learn about our UK Sniffer Dogs courses and workshops
🐾 Chat to the Smarty Paws team about training, enrichment and confidence building

Scent work is fantastic for:
✅ Building confidence
✅ Mental stimulation
✅ Strengthening the bond between you and your dog
✅ Providing fun for dogs of all breeds and ages

While you're there, enjoy everything Tea in the Park has to offer including live music, a dog show, craft stalls, food and drink, entertainment, face painting, and much more!

📍 Cudworth Park
📅 Saturday 25th July
🕚 11:00am – 3:00pm

Bring your family, bring your friends, and if you're bringing your dog, come and see just how much fun they can have using their nose!

We can't wait to meet you all! 🐕💙

12/07/2026

🐾 Come and Have a Go at UK Sniffer Dogs! 🐾

We're excited to be at the Shaftonbury Festival and would love for you and your dog to come and experience the amazing world of scent work!

🐶 Try our UK Sniffer Dogs Have-a-Go Sessions!

Whether your dog is a complete beginner or just loves using their nose, this is a fantastic opportunity to discover a fun activity that builds confidence, provides great mental stimulation, and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.

✨ Suitable for dogs of all breeds, ages and abilities
👃 Learn how incredible your dog's nose really is
🎉 Fun, friendly and rewarding for both dogs and handlers
🏅 No previous experience needed

Come along, meet the Smarty Paws team, and see why so many dogs become hooked on scent work!

📍 Find us at the Shaftonbury Festival
🐕 Bring your dog along and give it a go – we can't wait to meet you!

Tag a friend who'd love to try something different with their dog, and we'll see you there! 🐾💙

12/07/2026

🐾 A Quick Update for Today's Shaftonbury Festival 🐾
With today's hot weather, we're not expecting many (if any!) dogs to take part in our UK Sniffer Dogs Have-a-Go sessions—and that's absolutely the right decision. Your dog's welfare always comes first. ☀️💙
We'll still be setting up our scent work search areas so you can see exactly how they work and get a feel for what UK Sniffer Dogs is all about.
Come along and have a chat with us about:
👃 How scent training works
🐶 The different types of searches we teach
🧠 The mental and physical benefits for dogs of all ages and breeds
📅 Our upcoming courses and Have-a-Go sessions
If you've ever wondered what scent work involves or are thinking of giving it a try with your dog, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more.
Pop over and say hello—we'd love to meet you and answer any questions you have! 🐾💙