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Dogs On Leads Around Sheep – Your Annual Reminder
It’s hard for me to believe that every year I have to remind people to keep their dogs on leads around sheep. You’d think it would be common sense but no. Over the last few weeks my phone has been […]
When Face-To-Face Dog Training Beats The Internet
The internet is a very powerful tool; it’s one I use all the time in my new farming venture. What I do understand is that whilst it provides some good information, it doesn’t necessarily all apply to me. Every animal […]
One of my favourite breeds.
Not for the faint hearted but a breed that commands respect and certainly one that always makes me smile. This wee boy is the result of being bought by one of the sons who lives with his partner with two […]
Update on Iris the Working Springer
You may remember we’ve been following the progress of Iris, theSpringer Spaniel. I’ve been helping Charlie train Iris as his first working dog as he pursues a career in gamekeeping. I recommended a Springer over a Cocker for his first […]
Whistling to a different tune
I’ve worked with dogs for many years and the whistle commands I use are instinctive. Most people who are working dogs will use an acme whistle. This means that, even when I sell a dog on, the whistle commands will […]
Gundog Training Shoot Day
It can be a daunting experience taking your dog on a shoot for the first time. Equally, if you know your working dog has a tendency to run in or react to the guns, it can be a tricky problem […]
Planning your dog training for 2022
As we start a new year, it’s a great time to take stock of what we’ve achieved and plan ahead for the year to come. This applies to your dog training for 2022 as well. Christmas is often a […]
Looking back and looking forward
What a year 2021 has been. It’s the year when I finally realised my dream of having my own farm. After months of lockdown and frustration, I decided to go for it and I haven’t looked back. As the year […]
Happy Christmas From Tessleymoor
Well where did that year go? Christmas is here again and in the middle of this busy season, I wanted to stop for a minute to wish all my clients, friends, colleagues and suppliers a very merry Christmas. In what […]