Blog
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guest Blog – Not A Walk In The Park: Consistency Over Complacency
So back over the Pennines we go to see how Lola is shaping up. Now seven months old, not my favourite age for a dog, some bad habits are creeping in. As I get out of the car, I give […]