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Update on Mia the Flatcoat Retriever at 8 months

Posted: May 6, 2020

Our Flat Coated Retriever, Mia, is making good progress. She has been trained using The Tessleymoor Way (of course), building bond and focus for the first six months. We have kept her predominantly on the lead and with this inner […]

Pre/Post Puppy Training Package

Posted: April 27, 2020

It appears the whole world has a new puppy at the moment. Lockdown or not, these puppies need training and in response, I have created a pre/post puppy training package. This can be a combination of virtual and one-to-one lessons, […]

Puppy Socialisation During Lockdown

Posted: April 23, 2020

Spring is always a popular time to pick up a new puppy. With many people having more time at home, it’s ideal for those first weeks when your puppy needs lots of opportunities to establish good toileting habits. New dog […]

Update: Travelling To Train Your Dog

Posted: April 23, 2020

We have all been observing the Government guidelines around lockdown for over four weeks now. I have spoken to many people who have found it frustrating that they cannot go to the usual training grounds with their dogs. It has […]

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Virtual Puppy Training

Posted: April 1, 2020

While we are all affected by the Coronavirus situation, somethings can’t change. If you have planned for a new puppy, it’s likely that you will still have collected them. So what does this mean for you as the owner? One […]

Do Your Dog Training Homework

Posted: February 16, 2020

Adam is a first time dog owner. Sensibly, he came to see me with his young puppy, Marv, a Hungarian Vizsla. Many people select this breed and see them through amber coloured glasses. The reality is, they are highly bred […]

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Update on Mia – our Flat Coated Retriever puppy

Posted: January 24, 2020

Our Flat Coated Retriever puppy is now nearly 19 weeks old and growing fast. Her training is progressing well. We are still focusing on what I call the ‘inner circle’ training. Working mostly on the lead, we are looking for […]

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2019 Reflections

Posted: December 17, 2019

We are heading towards the end of another year (and another decade). At these times, it’s always good to reflect and take stock on what’s been achieved in 2019. This year I’ve seen some amazing results with many of my […]

Buying a puppy for Christmas? 5 reasons why it’s not a great idea

Posted: November 20, 2019

Christmas is always a popular time for people to buy a new puppy. It’s a gift for all the family, you’re off work so can get your new pup settled and it will certainly liven up your Christmas holidays. However, […]

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Mia our new Flatcoated Retriever Puppy

Posted: November 4, 2019

So today was the day to collect our new Flatcoated Retriever puppy. Mia is from an experienced and professional breeder who was able to supply heath screening details and hip and elbow scores. Of course, she was transported home in […]