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Pre-Shoot Training – Getting Your Dogs Ready

Posted: July 5, 2021

The 2020 shoot season was pretty much abandoned by many shoots. There is a great degree of uncertainty about the 2021 season, with some shoots already cancelling shoot days. However, plans are being made by some shoots to offer additional […]

No Such Thing As A Velcro Dog

Posted: July 2, 2021

I currently have Pablo the Hungarian Vizsla in residence with me. Most dogs take a maximum of 24 hours to settle into my kennels and get used to me. Pablo took a week. The reason for this is that his […]

Nala Goes Home

Posted: July 1, 2021

You may remember I blogged about the Nala the GSP who has been in residential training with me. Her owner’s came to pick her up today and we had a really successful handover. Nala is not going to be a […]

It’s Never Just A Walk In The Park

Posted: July 1, 2021

Exercising your dog should be as simple as a walk in the park, right? Well, no. With the huge rise in dog ownership, you’ll probably find your local park is pretty packed with other dogs and their owners. Unfortunately, probably […]

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Testimonial – Carley & Copper

Posted: June 29, 2021

If you are given the wrong training advice to start with, you can create more problems than you started with. This was the case for Carley with her Springer Spaniel, Copper. Carley is committed to training but had been badly […]

Don’t Live Your Life For Your Dog

Posted: June 18, 2021

Owning a dog should be enjoyable. Even having a puppy who needs more attention should bring rewards. Yet I speak to so many people who are finding dog ownership a chore. They are struggling to enjoy family life because they […]

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Swaledales Join The Tessleymoor Flock

Posted: June 18, 2021

It’s great to have another breed of sheep joining the Tessleymoor flock. Swaledales are a hardy breed, known to be good mothers and to be able to live and lamb outside. The official symbol of the Yorkshire Dale, I had […]

A dog is for life, not just for lockdown

Posted: June 15, 2021

I am getting an increasing number of calls from new dog owners who are questioning their decision. One lady this week has found her new puppy is reacting to her cats and behaving in a domineering manner. Her decision has […]

Restart for Nala the GSP

Posted: June 6, 2021

I currently have a seven month old German Shorthaired Pointer residing with me. Her owners have used residential services before and as they are moving to a rural setting, they want to get things right with Nala. She is a […]

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Seven Days With Skye

Posted: June 3, 2021

  The last week has been a whirlwind. Since I purchased Pentir Lassie (now known as Skye) for a record price at Skipton Auction, the phone hasn’t stopped ringing. She has great little pup with an incredible pedigree, as you […]