Free Guides
& Tools
Practical, science-led guides and planning tools for dog owners and guardians — created by the Snout & About team to support you between sessions and beyond.
Puppy Development Planner
A comprehensive, science-led guide to help puppy guardians build confident, resilient dogs from the very start. Covers socialisation windows, foundations, and early learning.
Training Basics
Foundational training games and simple step-by-step setups to build calm, reliable skills. Ideal for puppies and dogs new to structured training.
Paws Before Baby
Preparation guidance for households expecting a new baby — covering safety, management, and building the right foundations before the big arrival.
Relaxation Resource
Structured support for building calm behaviours and reducing overall arousal levels. Especially helpful for anxious, reactive or over-stimulated dogs.
Pattern Games
Step-by-step pattern games to build focus, predictability, and calmer responses in real-life situations — particularly useful in busy or triggering environments.
Enrichment Planner
Practical planning space for building balanced enrichment routines. Helps guardians think clearly about meeting their dog's physical, cognitive and social needs.
Equipment Desensitisation
A step-by-step cooperative care guide to help dogs feel safe with harnesses, collars, leads and handling — at their own pace, without force or stress.
Muzzle Pup
Welfare-first guidance for structured, positive muzzle introduction and training — making muzzle wearing a comfortable, confident experience for your dog.
Predation Substitution Planner
A structured planning tool for building ethical, practical outlets for chase and grab behaviours — meeting predatory needs safely and positively.
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