Lynda's Puzzled Puppers

24/08/2026

13/07/2026

Come along one and all. A fun day out for all dogs. Midlothian Dog Training Club have teamed up with The Poodle Club of Scotland.
Competitions, prizes, have a go activities, food and trade stands.

01/07/2026

Ginny helped with the PHD study.

01/07/2026

Volunteers Wanted for Canine PhD Research

We're helping to spread the word for River McDonald, who is looking for dogs to take part in her PhD research into how different types of walking equipment may affect canine movement and behaviour.

Dogs taking part should:
Be 1–9 years old
Weigh over 7 kg
Have no diagnosed movement issues
They do not need to regularly wear a harness.

The study involves a 30-minute visit to The Bush, Midlothian, where your dog will be video recorded walking while wearing different harnesses and a flat collar/lead. Each dog has an individual appointment, so no unfamiliar dogs will be present.

Before attending, owners will be asked to answer a few questions by email and provide a short video of themselves putting on their dog's usual walking equipment.

If you'd like to help with this important research, find out more and register your interest here:
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/sruc/impacts-of-walking-harness-design-on-pet-dog-movement

Please share with anyone who might be interested!

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25/05/2026

It's that time of the year where we worry about taking our dogs out in the heat.

29/04/2026

Be careful where you order your pet's medication.

16/04/2026

It is that time of the year again.

04/04/2026

Impulse Control Game for Dogs

Want to build better focus and self-control in your dog? Try this simple but powerful game at home:

🐾 Gently hold your dog to begin with
🐾 Roll a ball across the floor
🐾 Ask for “Stay” or “Leave it”
🐾 Reward calm behaviour by releasing them to chase it

The key lesson? Calmness unlocks the reward.

Instead of reacting instantly, your dog learns to pause and wait for permission — a skill that carries over into real-life situations like walks, distractions, and recall.