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Update on Iris the Working Springer

Posted: February 10, 2022

You may remember we’ve been following the progress of Iris, theSpringer Spaniel. I’ve been helping Charlie train Iris as his first working dog as he pursues a career in gamekeeping. I recommended a Springer over a Cocker for his first […]

Planning your dog training for 2022

Posted: January 4, 2022

As we start a new year, it’s a great time to take stock of what we’ve achieved and plan ahead for the year to come. This applies to your dog training for 2022 as well. Christmas is often a […]

Looking back and looking forward

Posted: December 31, 2021

What a year 2021 has been. It’s the year when I finally realised my dream of having my own farm. After months of lockdown and frustration, I decided to go for it and I haven’t looked back. As the year […]

That Special Bond

Posted: November 21, 2021

It’s great to see the special bond that has developed between Jack and his Springer Spaniel, Bailey. Jack has trained with me before with his Terrier, Luna. He started training late with Luna and felt that he could do better […]

Dog Training At Tessleymoor Farm

Posted: November 16, 2021

I am gradually transitioning my dog training services to the Tessleymoor Farm. In terms of accessibility for my clients, it is close to my existing training grounds so should still be easy to reach. The Farm has better facilities, with plenty […]

New Recruits For The Tessleymoor Way

Posted: November 6, 2021

I’ve had plenty of new recruits this week. In one day I trained with three new clients, all with young dogs. Puppy Training I always say it’s a challenge to get two dogs from the same litter as their bond […]

Whatever happened to training your dog?

Posted: October 26, 2021

Over the last few months I’ve seen a massive decline in the number of dogs that are being booked in for training. Does that mean all dogs are now well behaved and well trained? NO, it doesn’t. What I’m seeing […]

Update on Iris at 10 months the Springer Spaniel

Posted: October 11, 2021

It was great to see Charlie with his young Springer Spaniel, Iris, for their monthly training session. Iris is making steady progress and it’s obvious the work that Charlie is putting in with her. She’s a good dog, eager to […]

Get Your Dog Winter Ready

Posted: September 28, 2021

One of the effects of working from home is that people are actually exercising their dogs less. I speak to a lot of dog owners who are letting their dog out in the garden more frequently but taking them on […]

First Job For Iris The Young Springer

Posted: August 31, 2021

I’ve been keeping you up to date with the progress of Iris, a young Springer Spaniel. I’ve been working with her owner, Charlie, to train her up into his first working dog as he pursues a career in gamekeeping. Iris […]