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Testimonial – Virtual and Practical Training with Ralph the Springer Spaniel
We got our new pup back in June and it wasn’t long before we realised we were out of our depth managing him. We already had a spaniel who is 8, but she didn’t come into the family until she […]
Tali At 11 Weeks – Heel Work & Retrieves
It is important to start lead work as soon as possible with your puppy. Always be really positive when putting the lead on. As with all my dogs, I use a slip lead with Tali. I have introduced it gradually […]
Lockdown 2 Training Update
So here we are again. These are challenging times for us all as we enter lockdown 2. The wellbeing of my clients and your dogs is of the upmost concern to me. I will be adhering to Government guidelines while […]
Working Through The Rain – A Big Thank You
The weather last week was shocking. It poured with rain everyday and often, I was out in the fields for hours. The thing that made the week not only bearable but enjoyable was the kindness of my clients. For one, […]
Stick To Your Dog Training Process
Max is a six month old Labrador. His owners as a family have worked hard at the dog training process. Max is not intended to be a working dog but the owners want to stimulate him both mentally and physically. […]
Lulled Into A False Sense Of Security
I have been working with Lucy and her Springer Spaniel puppy, Murphy. At the first lesson, I remarked how calm and subdued he was. Lucy said he was such an easy dog and I warned her not to get lulled […]
Gundog Virtual Lessons As Good As 1-2-1 For Dodger The GWP
Dodger is ten months old and is the sort of dog who would have really benefited from 1-2-1 lessons from being a young pup. Of course, this year, that wasn’t an option. The owners live in Scone in Scotland and […]
Tali – At 10 Weeks
Tali my ten week old Springer Spaniel is coming on very well. She has plenty of character and like all puppies, she can be very cheeky. This week I’ve been able to have her by my side for a full […]
Stick To The Rules To Achieve The Results
I have just completed a training package of three virtual and one practical lessons of Sprocker puppy training. This is a headstrong young dog from working breeds. During the virtual training, I advised the client not to have the dog […]
Tali – At 9 Weeks
My latest addition to the pack, Tali the Springer Spaniel, is progressing well. I am often asked how do I achieve the results I do with my dogs? I always reply, there is no magic. Everything I ask my clients […]