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Iris at 16 Weeks – Guest Blog
Damian has been blogging about training Springer Spaniel puppies Iris and her sister Wren. Iris belongs to my son, Charlie and he is hoping to use her as a working dog as he starts his gamekeeping career. I can’t take […]
Training Your First Working Dog: Iris at 12 Weeks
I’ve blogged about the training journey my client Charlie is starting with his Springer Spaniel puppy, Iris, to train her up as a working dog. After virtual pre/post puppy training, they have now had their first practical lesson. Iris is […]
Success with my virtual/practical training programme
The owner of Arthur, a Cocker Spaniel, signed up for my virtual/practical training programme. Having previously had Labradors, she found this puppy a baptism of fire. Whereas her previous dogs were well-behaved and respected boundaries, Arthur felt that the rules […]
Iris & Wren’s Training Journey
I’m delighted to be starting a training journey with two Springer Spaniels from the same litter. The breeder featured my blog about Iris on their social media and as a result, I was approached by Jack and Lucy, who have Wren […]
Dogs On Leads – Part 2
I blogged yesterday about the importance of keeping your dog under control when out walking. This is especially important in lambing season but it applies all year round. There is always wildlife a dog can chase. My client with Monty […]
Challenging Training With An Australian Kelpie
It’s always good to train unusual breeds. The Australian Kelpie is a true working dog, bred to herd livestock all day. Of course, if you are choosing this breed as family dog, you are going to have to keep it […]
Tali at Six Months
Now at just over six months old, Tali my young Springer Spaniel is working on the stop whistle. For this I use this sit whistle command, which is now well established through games and training. I am incorporating the sit […]
Know Your Dog’s Limitations
Not every working dog has the potential to work in the field. When I first met Tessa, a working Cocker, she was very timid. She has been over-loved by the family and this had made her into an anxious puppy. […]