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Nell – my shadow
It’s five years today since Nell arrived in my life. I got a call asking whether I would train a spaniel; I was led to believe she had been with her owner for sometime. When I met Nell she was […]
When your German Shepherd takes over your life
Brandy is a stunning 17 month old German Shepherd. A highly bred working dog with both parents used as guard dogs, she is motivated and intelligent. These same characteristics that make her a great example of her breed also make […]
Dog Lead Injuries – and how to avoid them
I frequently advise my clients against repeatedly wrapping their dog lead around their hand. Unfortunately, I have seen many dog lead injuries, including a broken wrist. Just this week a young client of mine kept wrapping the lead around their […]
Distance Control Training with your dog
Controlling your dog at a distance to go back, left and right takes patience and methodical training. It’s not something you can rush. The first element of distance control training is a good stop. I can work on this with […]
Remembering My Princess
Today would have been my Megan’s 12th birthday. Unfortunately, February 1st 2018 I had to make the difficult decision to put her to sleep. Megan was the most amazing dog I’ve ever owned, the bond we had was inseparable and […]
Mental Stimulation for Working Dog Breeds
I often meet people who don’t want to work their dogs but do want them to be well trained. They can see that the conventional walk in the park is not enough. The dog needs mental stimulation as well as […]
The Cherry on the Bakewell Tart
I feel that, when training our dogs to retrieve, we can take a lot of inspiration from the Bakewell Tart. This fabulous dessert has three defining characteristics: the pastry, the filling and of course, the cherry on the top. So […]
Lucy’s Law – Ban on Puppy Farms in England
A long overdue to change the law relating to the sale of animals is coming before Parliament this month. Lucy’s Law will outlaw puppy farms, banning the sale of kittens and puppies from any third party. I have commented extensively […]
Residential dog training with Milo the Flatcoated Retriever
Milo has now resided with me for nearly six weeks. Throughout his training programme, it has been important to ensure he becomes a well behaved and respectable young boy. In my previous blog, I described just how unruly Milo […]
Italian Spinone Training – an update on Enzo
I blogged recently about Enzo and how his owners were struggling to control him. They had a complacency with his behaviour that I challenged and I sent them away with clear guidance for their Italian Spinone training. In this follow […]