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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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Eight Years With Nell My Rescue Spaniel

Posted: March 27, 2021

Where does the time go? It’s nearly eight years since my little Nell arrived at mine in the most sorry state. Stained and smelling of wee and poo, she was seriously emaciated and totally fearful of her own shadow. To […]

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Life Lessons From Wren The Cocker Spaniel

Posted: March 27, 2021

Sometimes it’s easy to let things slide and be discouraged when things in our lives bring us down. That’s when progress with our dogs can give us all the encouragement we need. Janet is making great progress with Wren, her […]

Nightmare Enquiries – Change Your Behaviour Or Get Rid Of Your Dog

Posted: March 25, 2021

I’ve had a week of enquiries from hell. I cannot believe how many calls I’ve had from people with major problems with the dogs, who don’t seem to realise the severity of the situation or want to make any changes […]

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Training Your First Working Dog: Iris at 12 Weeks

Posted: March 11, 2021

I’ve blogged about the training journey my client Charlie is starting with his Springer Spaniel puppy, Iris, to train her up as a working dog. After virtual pre/post puppy training, they have now had their first practical lesson. Iris is […]

Testimonial – Ralph the Springer Spaniel

Posted: March 11, 2021

I’ve been working with Ralph and his owners for six months now. The transformation from a young Springer Spaniel who was a nightmare both inside the house and out, to a dog that is great family companion is amazing to […]

Testimonial – Ren the Fox Red Lab

Posted: March 11, 2021

It’s great to see the progress that’s been made with Ren. The owners’ were concerned about their nervous puppy but through one-to-one lessons, I’ve been able to correct the over-loving of this beautiful Fox Red Lab. She is now on […]

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Success with my virtual/practical training programme

Posted: March 5, 2021

The owner of Arthur, a Cocker Spaniel, signed up for my virtual/practical training programme. Having previously had Labradors, she found this puppy a baptism of fire. Whereas her previous dogs were well-behaved and respected boundaries, Arthur felt that the rules […]

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Iris & Wren’s Training Journey

Posted: March 5, 2021

I’m delighted to be starting a training journey with two Springer Spaniels from the same litter. The breeder featured my blog about Iris on their social media and as a result, I was approached by Jack and Lucy, who have Wren […]