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Tali At 11 Weeks – Heel Work & Retrieves
It is important to start lead work as soon as possible with your puppy. Always be really positive when putting the lead on. As with all my dogs, I use a slip lead with Tali. I have introduced it gradually […]
Lockdown 2 Training Update
So here we are again. These are challenging times for us all as we enter lockdown 2. The wellbeing of my clients and your dogs is of the upmost concern to me. I will be adhering to Government guidelines while […]
Working Through The Rain – A Big Thank You
The weather last week was shocking. It poured with rain everyday and often, I was out in the fields for hours. The thing that made the week not only bearable but enjoyable was the kindness of my clients. For one, […]
Whatever Your Circumstances, Keep Training Your Dog
I have trained with Sascha in the past and she had a short stay in my residential kennels. She was owned by a couple and during this time, the husband was very unwell and wanted the dog with him. His […]
Stick To Your Dog Training Process
Max is a six month old Labrador. His owners as a family have worked hard at the dog training process. Max is not intended to be a working dog but the owners want to stimulate him both mentally and physically. […]
Lulled Into A False Sense Of Security
I have been working with Lucy and her Springer Spaniel puppy, Murphy. At the first lesson, I remarked how calm and subdued he was. Lucy said he was such an easy dog and I warned her not to get lulled […]
Gundog Virtual Lessons As Good As 1-2-1 For Dodger The GWP
Dodger is ten months old and is the sort of dog who would have really benefited from 1-2-1 lessons from being a young pup. Of course, this year, that wasn’t an option. The owners live in Scone in Scotland and […]
Tali – At 10 Weeks
Tali my ten week old Springer Spaniel is coming on very well. She has plenty of character and like all puppies, she can be very cheeky. This week I’ve been able to have her by my side for a full […]
Dealing With An Over Anxious Lab
I have been doing virtual lessons with the owner of two Fox Red Labradors. Their behaviour in the home was becoming difficult to manage. The dogs were barking and jumping around the house and were reactive to the neighbours dog. […]
PitPat Dog Activity Monitor Review – Guest Blog
Damian was approached to trial the latest dog activity monitor on the market, the PitPat. As his dogs don’t wear collars, he passed it on to me to give it a try. The PitPat is a small device that attaches […]