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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 […]

Sharing The Sofa With A Dobermann

Posted: April 16, 2021

The problem with allowing your dog on the sofa when they are a cute little puppy is that they are still there – and pushing you off – when they are a great big dog. The owner of Walter the […]

Adapting Dog Training For Your Family

Posted: April 16, 2021

I approach every client individually and offer a tailor made approach to dog training for your family. This includes strategies to meet the specific needs of individual family members. I currently have a family who are on a pre/post puppy package […]

Creating a Structure for a German Shepherd x Border Collie

Posted: April 16, 2021

There are some breeds of dog that when put together, you can expect a challenge. Chester is a German Shepherd x Border Collie – two very intelligent working dog breeds in one package. With the character traits of both breeds, […]

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 […]

Dogs and Livestock

Posted: April 14, 2021

I’ve been blogging recently about the importance of keeping your dog under control when out in the countryside. With the rise in dog ownership, this has become a huge issue. Dogs and livestock rarely mix well and land owners are […]

Training Your First Working Dog: Iris at 17 Weeks

Posted: April 13, 2021

Iris the Springer Spaniel puppy is continuing her journey towards becoming a working dog. It was good to catch up with her and her owner this weekend. Charlie has done a great job at building a strong bond with his […]

Cracking Down On Dog Thieves

Posted: April 12, 2021

As you will probably be aware, the rates of dog theft are now alarmingly high. The demand for puppies during lockdown has seen organised crime gangs switch from dealing in drugs to dealing in dogs. It might seem unbelievable but […]

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Iris at 16 Weeks – Guest Blog

Posted: April 6, 2021

Damian has been blogging about training Springer Spaniel puppies Iris and her sister Wren. Iris belongs to my son, Charlie and he is hoping to use her as a working dog as he starts his gamekeeping career. I can’t take […]