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Gundog training with people with restricted mobility
I train a number of people who, for one reason and another, have challenges with their mobility. Gundog training is hard work. It is physically demanding, requiring agility and strength. Correcting your dog on a stop whistle, for example, can […]
Tessleymoor Charity Day June 15 2019
The annual Tessleymoor charity day is fast approaching. The Toplands Clayshoot and Tessleymoor Charity Dog Scurry will take place on Saturday June 15. This is the ninth year for this popular event, running from 10am until late with free entry for […]
Complacency leads to problems with Enzo the Italian Spinone
I see a lot of complacency in owners who tolerate all kinds of behaviour from their dogs. A good example of this is the lesson I had with Enzo, an Italian Spinone. These are big and powerful gundogs and the […]
The downside of owning a Ferrari – Milo the Flat Coated Retriever
I often refer to highly bred working dogs as Ferraris. They look great and have a huge amount of power. Just like a Ferrari, they can be tricky to handle – it’s not like taking your Honda Jazz for a […]
Behaviour training with an American English Coonhound
I get to meet all kinds of dog breeds in my work and have recently been training an American English Coonhound. This breed has an interesting history, an American dog with English ancestry. The English colonials brought their foxhounds to America […]
Spring Gundog Training
The longer days and lighter nights can only mean one thing – there’s more time for spring gundog training. Of course this means it’s also peak training season for me, which explains why the blog has been a little quiet […]
Crate Training Residential Dogs
I am a big advocate of crate training dogs. With young puppies, the crate is a safe, secure and quiet environment for your dog. As time goes by, the crate becomes ‘home’ for your dog. It’s essential for dogs to […]
Spring Dog Training
What do you need to work on? As the nights get lighter and the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time to start to consider your spring dog training. The shooting season has ended and it’s time to reflect on […]
Travelling For The Right Dog Trainer
I was first contacted by Phil in April 2013. He owned a one year old Springer Spaniel called Hazel that was running off. After trying various trainers and clubs in Lincolnshire where he lives, he contacted me via Twitter. Despite […]
Gundog Training a Young Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer
I always like to see new breeds of gundog and this week I met a Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer. This is a new HPR breed that was only developed in the 1950’s – a cross between a German Wire Haired […]