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What happens when clients don’t listen
I’ve been training an Hungarian Vizsla puppy for a few months now. At the very first lesson, I advised the young owners that male Vizslas can be aggressive, headstrong and dominant dogs. I could tell they didn’t want to hear […]
Summer Dog Training
You might have noticed I’ve been a little quieter on the blog as these are very busy months for me. The longer days and fine weather mean that there are lots of owners wanting summer dog training. I see a […]
Update on Myrtle
Myrtle the Wirehaired Vizsla has been with me for five weeks now. When a dog comes into residence, I always begin by training on the lead, sometimes for several weeks. This builds a bond and teaches focus. After four weeks […]
A Little Pickle
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed having Pickle the Cocker Spaniel in residence. While I don’t often take short stays on my residential dog training programme, I make an exception for clients who’s dogs have trained extensively with me. In these cases, having […]
Choosing the right dog trainer for your puppy
I often meet clients who have been to puppy training classes for a few weeks. They then call me because they find over the course of five or six weeks, the puppy has learnt nothing. This is why choosing the […]
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 […]