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Rex is sleeping like a baby

Posted: April 16, 2021

It’s one thing when your kids wake you at night but quite another when it’s your dog. At six months, Rex the Labrador should be sleeping through the night. Instead he is providing an early wake up call at 5.30am […]

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 […]

Testimonial – Katie & Finn

Posted: April 6, 2021

I am teaching so many people from the start of their dog training journey now. I am using a combination of virtual and practical lessons, pre and post the puppy arriving. These new dog owners have the benefit of starting […]

No Fun At The Beach

Posted: March 31, 2021

I am constantly amazed by the advice given to prospective clients who have contacted me after disastrous sessions with other dog trainers. Last night I spoke to a woman with an eight month old French Bulldog. The dog is essentially […]

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Great Results From The Puppy Training Package

Posted: February 6, 2021

It was great to meet Max the Labrador puppy after a couple of virtual lessons. His owners started their puppy training package with me the day after they brought him home. I also offer pre-puppy training so that you are […]

Looking After Your Dog During Lockdown

Posted: January 6, 2021

So here we are again. This is certainly a situation none of us want to be in but we have to make the best of the circumstances. Have you given any thought to how you will be looking after your […]

A Nervous Puppy Can Turn Into An Anxious Dog

Posted: November 14, 2020

I’ve written many times about how over-loving a dog can create anxiety and nervousness in your dog’s behaviour. This is the case with a puppy I saw today. Poppy is a 13 week old Labrador who’s owners would potentially like […]

Facing Up To Reality With Your Domineering Dog

Posted: October 15, 2020

I am often told by clients that their dog is ‘not the bad’. Dogs that are domineering, aggressive and controlling the household. I have just seen another example of this. Finigan is a two year old Irish Red Setter. The […]

Dealing With Scent Marking

Posted: September 30, 2020

Jaxx is a young German Shepherd. At just over three months, you can already tell he’s going to be a big dog. They have brought Jaxx as a companion dog for the Retriever, who I trained many years ago and […]