Capable Canines

11/10/2026

Please remember entries close for the October winter series on Thursday 🐾

10/10/2026

One of our good friends is now able to do these, make a fabulous little gift 🎁 please feel free to contact Beth Stuart directly and will be able to get without any delay🐾

09/10/2026

I am so very proud of how far both Sue and Sprite have come in their journey, from a terrified dog into what she has reached now is amazing, it has been a privilege to be able to help in her journey and long may it continue 🐾

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25/09/2026

So our winter agility series will soon here and before you all ask here are the winter series dates. October 25th, November 29th December 13th, January 31st, February 28th, and March 21st. If you need entries then happy to get via email or message 😀
Lisa will be here with her wonderful cakes 🍰 hot drinks ☕️ and hot meat rolls so do please try and support her if you can 😊
We look forward to seeing both old and new faces and don’t forget the Whirly’s Winners at the end of the season ❤️

25/09/2026

SELF HIRE AVAILABILITY WEEK COMMENCING 28/9/2026

Monday 28th, 6-7pm
Tuesday 29th, 6-7pm BOOKED
Wednesday 30th, 6-7pm BOOKED

Hire fees are as follows:
£10 for 1 dog per hour
£16 for 2-3 dogs per hour
£18 for 4-6 dogs per hour
Payment on confirmation of booking.

Other times maybe available so please ask.
Please contact Jacky as comments here maybe missed. 😊

14/09/2026

We now have even more natural treats in the shop “Risk” approved 😀

12/09/2026

FYI

A38 CLOSURES BURTON TO DERBY
Work is planned to start on Monday 21 September on the A38 Willington Bridge and will be completed in summer 2028. Lanes will be closed and the speed limit reduced to 40mph during this period �There will be full overnight closures (8pm to 6am) of the A38 between the Toyota island and the Burton Claymills junctions on the following dates:
* Monday 21 September to Tuesday 22 September – A38 northbound closed
* Tuesday 22 September to Friday 25 September – A38 southbound closed
* Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October – A38 northbound closed
* Wednesday 21 October to Tuesday 27 October – A38 northbound closed
* Monday 16 November to Tuesday 17 November – A38 northbound closed
* Monday 14 December to Friday 18 December – A38 southbound closed
* Monday 4 January to Friday 8 January 2027 - A38 southbound closed
* Thursday 21 January to Wednesday 3 February – A38 northbound closed

12/09/2026

SELF HIRE AVAILABILITY WEEK COMMENCING 14/9/2026

Monday 14th, 6-7pm BOOKED
Monday 14th 7-8pm
Tuesday 15th, 6-7pm
Tuesday 15th, 7-8pm BOOKED
Wednesday 16th, 6-7pm BOOKED
Wednesday 16th, 7-8pm

Hire fees are as follows:
£10 for 1 dog per hour
£16 for 2-3 dogs per hour
£18 for 4-6 dogs per hour
Payment on confirmation of booking.

Other times maybe available so please ask.
Please contact Jacky as comments here maybe missed. 😊

12/09/2026

This is so very true, we all love our dogs but they need structure and boundaries, it’s not about throwing food on the ground to distract them, get their attention, what was the food for, did they do right or wrong.?
This is why so many dogs are in rescue and can’t be rehomed because of someone , some trainer got the training wrong, they deserve more than that, stuck in kennels in rescue is no life 😢

Can we please normalise this:
You can love your dog and still have boundaries.
You should have boundaries.
And saying “no” is not cruelty — it’s care.

We’re seeing more and more examples of “love” that are actually harming dogs. If your version of love is hurting your dog, it’s time to take a step back and rethink.

We’re also seeing so many people surrendering who genuinely feel they love their dog — but everything has fallen apart, or is about to, because there’s a huge misunderstanding about what love actually looks like.

I understand that some training approaches say “ignore the bad and reward the good.”
But here’s the problem: the dog has no idea that what it’s doing is “bad.”
They’re not being stubborn. They’re not being naughty.
They simply haven’t been shown what the rules are.

One of the most common things we’re seeing right now is dogs who genuinely don’t know they’re doing anything wrong. They’ve never been told “no.” They’ve never been given boundaries. They’ve never been shown what’s expected of them.
So they become a whirlwind in the house — jumping, mouthing, stealing, pestering, bouncing off the walls — and the humans are overwhelmed, the dog is confused, and the whole situation collapses.

A few big examples:

• Obesity
This is a hard truth, but it needs saying: obesity is killing dogs.
It puts huge strain on joints, organs, and in some breeds it contributes to things like IVD and all sorts of preventable problems.
Food isn’t love. Keeping them healthy is.

• Never saying no / no leadership
If a dog doesn’t understand their boundaries or what’s expected, they don’t feel secure.
Dogs thrive on structure. They relax when they know you’ve got things handled.

• Advocating for your dog
If your dog is on lead and some “he’s friendly!” off‑lead dog comes charging over, you step in.
You get between them.
You protect your dog’s space.
You don’t let someone else’s lack of control become your dog’s problem.

Love without boundaries isn’t kindness.
It’s chaos.
And it’s the dogs who pay for it.

If we want fewer dogs surrendered, fewer families in crisis, and fewer dogs labelled “problems,” we have to start being honest about what love actually looks like: safety, clarity, consistency, and the confidence that comes from knowing where the lines are.

*Frankie doing his smiley face again

11/09/2026

You may remember the special Lab I have been working with, so today in over 2yrs Ollie took some steps outside the house. It will remain a scary place for a while as Ollie is still a flight risk but today got to see mole hills, smell grass under his feet 🐾
Proud of you young man and see you soon 😊