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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 […]
Training Your First Working Dog: Iris at 8 Weeks
You may remember I have blogged about the son of a friend of mine who is pursuing a career as a gamekeeper. After lots of discussion and a house move, the time has come for him to get his first […]
Tali at 25 Weeks
Tali’s training is progressing so well, she’s even able to bring me my coffee. She can complete multiple retrieves and directional retrieves. Her focus on me is amazing, meaning that she doesn’t want to go to other dogs or people. […]
Just One Lesson To Turn Milo Around
Josie was recommended to me when she was having trouble with Milo, her six month old Springer. He had basically taken over her life with his controlling behaviour. He was sleeping in her bed, allowed on all the furniture and […]
Tali at 23 Weeks
I had a proud dad moment last weekend with Tali. Whilst out training a client’s dog with cold game, I decided to let Tali attempt a retrieve with a cock pheasant. Tali has never retrieved feather and the size would certainly […]
Amazing Progress for Skadi
I always enjoy training Skadi, Tali’s sister. The progress she is making is amazing. The owners first came to me with their Cocker Spaniel, Vinnie. They started their training late and so progress was slow. With Skadi, they have been […]
Tali at 19 Weeks
It’s been a few weeks since I updated you on my training with Tali, my 19 week old Springer. She is progressing very well. I have established a good bond with her, which has been built, not bribed or bought. […]
Dog Training Works Like Magic For Merlin
When I first met Merlin, he was a nightmare. There’s a line of thinking that a black and white Springer has some Collie in it that makes them wild. I’d certainly say this is the case with Merlin. He would […]
Tali at 15 Weeks
My Springer Spaniel puppy is growing so fast. I only feed my dogs Bob and Lush and have found that what you put into your dogs, you get out. Their puppy food is just what Tali needs to gain weight […]