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Is Crate Training Right For My Dog?

Posted: August 28, 2020

I have been blogging about the German Wirehaired Pointers I have had in residence. They are both back home with their owners now and making very good progress. Mollie’s owner is following the fully structured routined I sent home with […]

Double Trouble With German Wirehaired Pointers

Posted: August 5, 2020

I currently have two German Wirehaired Pointers in residence with me. They are proving to be quite a handful. I always advise owners to research a breed before purchasing their puppy. In both these cases, the dogs have gone into […]

Dealing With An Aggressive GWP

Posted: July 17, 2020

No matter how cute a dog looks they can all have an aggressive streak. That’s the case with resident Otto, a German Wirehaired Pointer. Otto’s owners decided action was needed when he’d bitten a member of the public while out […]

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Residential Training Buster the Belgian Malinois

Posted: April 20, 2020

Rob had always wanted a German Shepherd and his wife brought Buster as a surprise for him last Christmas. When I first met them in March, I instantly questioned if they had pedigree paperwork. It was clear to me that Buster […]

A New Puppy Is Not Your Old Dog

Posted: February 5, 2020

When choosing a new puppy or dog, always think carefully before you buy or visit the rescue centre. Perhaps you are looking for a new dog after losing a faithful companion. Remember that your situation when you first had that […]

Calmness Leads to Reward

Posted: January 30, 2020

This week I had a follow up lesson with clients who own a very lively male Springer Spaniel. In fact he has two Ferrari engines for performance which is causing many behavioural problems. One main issue is his over excitement […]

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Turning the volume down on an English Pointer

Posted: September 16, 2019

Mack is a seven month old liver and white English Pointer. He has already seen a few trainers but made no progress. He is headstrong, drags his owners along, lunges and whines. It’s the first English Pointer for these owners […]

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Less love and more structure for Willow the Golden Retriever

Posted: September 16, 2019

Willow the Golden Retriever is a classic example of what shouldn’t be done with a dog. Her owners mollycoddle her and constantly give her love and praise, even if she’s disrespectful to them. Would you do that to your kids? No, […]

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100% Training Focus Leads To Results

Posted: September 11, 2019

Harvey the Golden Retriever weighs in at over 40kg. He’s three years old, headstrong and dominant. Whereas some owners might believe their dog is a lost cause, Harvey’s owner has a superb training focus. She is determined to correct his […]

Testimonial – Dog Training Yougi the Labrador

Posted: May 30, 2019

Yogui my five year old Labrador was brilliant around people but unfortunately not around other dogs and walking him was not the enjoyable experience it should have been. He had been to fun and agility classes, various dog training classes […]