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Manage Your Expectations

Posted: August 7, 2021

It’s great when my clients are keen to train with their dogs. However, sometimes, we reach a point that is far as their dog is going to go. It may sound harsh but it’s no fun for the owner or […]

A dog is for life, not just for lockdown

Posted: June 15, 2021

I am getting an increasing number of calls from new dog owners who are questioning their decision. One lady this week has found her new puppy is reacting to her cats and behaving in a domineering manner. Her decision has […]

Restart for Nala the GSP

Posted: June 6, 2021

I currently have a seven month old German Shorthaired Pointer residing with me. Her owners have used residential services before and as they are moving to a rural setting, they want to get things right with Nala. She is a […]

Beware of Bluebells

Posted: May 13, 2021

I am seeing lots of pictures of dog owners walking in bluebell woods. While this makes a very pretty stroll, it’s not the best idea for your dog. Some spring flowers and bulbs are harmful to dogs, including daffodils and […]

Training your first working dog: Iris at 21 weeks

Posted: May 11, 2021

It was great to catch up with Iris and Charlie again this week and see how she is progressing. Charlie has worked hard to get the foundations in place. Iris has a good sit and wait and her retrieves are […]

Adapting Dog Training For Your Family

Posted: April 16, 2021

I approach every client individually and offer a tailor made approach to dog training for your family. This includes strategies to meet the specific needs of individual family members. I currently have a family who are on a pre/post puppy package […]

Dog Bite Britain

Posted: April 15, 2021

Following on from my blog post this week about dogs that bite, an article has been published about the a surge in dog bite injuries. You may have heard the horrific case of a grandmother dying after being attacked by […]

It’s never just a nip

Posted: April 14, 2021

I get so frustrated with clients’ telling me that their dog doesn’t bite when I can see them doing exactly that. They then tell me that it is just a nip or that’s it’s only puppy biting. I always respond […]

Training Your First Working Dog: Iris at 17 Weeks

Posted: April 13, 2021

Iris the Springer Spaniel puppy is continuing her journey towards becoming a working dog. It was good to catch up with her and her owner this weekend. Charlie has done a great job at building a strong bond with his […]

Cracking Down On Dog Thieves

Posted: April 12, 2021

As you will probably be aware, the rates of dog theft are now alarmingly high. The demand for puppies during lockdown has seen organised crime gangs switch from dealing in drugs to dealing in dogs. It might seem unbelievable but […]