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Vinnie’s First Shoot
I’ve been training Vinnie the Working Cocker Spaniel for a year now. When he came to me, he was 18 months old and unresponsive to the whistle. His owners, Grace and Adam, had no control over him. As always, we […]
First Shoot Day For Islay
I was able to go on my first shoot day of the season last week. Although I am often invited on shoots by clients and friends, because of work commitments, I can’t always take advantage of these opportunities. I very […]
Aggressive Cockers
I get lots of phone calls from owners with aggressive dogs but I have recently noticed a pattern. In the last few weeks, 90% of the aggression enquiries I have received have had Cocker in the name of the dog. […]
Update from Sam on Harry’s First Shoot
Regular readers of my blog will have been following the progress of Sam and Springer Spaniel, Harry. Sam faces more challenges than most with health concerns yet has always been completely determined to work Harry in the shooting field. Through […]
Training a Sniffer Dog to be a Gundog
I’ve just had a first lesson with Missy, the Springer Spaniel. Missy has already had an eventful life and it shows in her behaviour. She was given to West Yorkshire Police by a family in Leeds when she was about […]
Amber’s First Shoot – through the client’s eyes
I first contacted Damian well over a year ago now regarding my Fox Red Labrador, Amber. Having been given poor advice in the past regarding her training, I was at my the end of my tether and was honestly questioning […]
Mia our new Flatcoated Retriever Puppy
So today was the day to collect our new Flatcoated Retriever puppy. Mia is from an experienced and professional breeder who was able to supply heath screening details and hip and elbow scores. Of course, she was transported home in […]
Cooper’s First Shoot – through the client’s eyes
The journey from our first lesson with Damian to Cooper’s first shoot was full of twists and turns but with an overwhelming sense of achievement and pride that: ‘we did it! and he can do it!’. Cooper is a 16-month […]
Pre-Shooting Season Cold Game Training
For a good number of my working clients it’s nearly time to take their dog into the shooting field for their first time this year. All summer they have trained hard instilling good solid foundations in readiness. Some clients set […]