Know someone who is good at DIY? Gun dog place boards as made for me by my carpenter friend Nick Samuel. Alternatively, here’s companies that sell placeboards or similar: The Cato Board: Performance Dog Wood/ astro turf place boards: K9 Carpentry Training Platform: Sara’s Training Creations Wood/ astro turf place boards: Sporting Saint Rubber Tile …
Ball flingers – love ’em or hate ’em? In this video for my dog training friend Matt Donovan, creator of Fling-Less Feb, I discuss good ball flinger etiquette: Looking up before throwing – is there plenty of space with no people & dogs around? Are other dogs interested in the thrower? Stop throwing and walk …
This vlog comes from a Facebook Live I did whilst out walking my dogs. Here’s what people had to say who watched it: “Being told off by other dogs really negatively affected my puppy. We now have an anxious, reactive dog. Really bad advice until we found you and were enlightened! “But mine is friendly” …
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Background info for those who don’t know Ella. Ella will be 15 years young next March 2021. She finished her agility career in Grade 7 (highest level in UK), and went to the World Agility Open with two Australian handlers as a borrowed dog in 2014 (Spain) and 2015 (Belgium). The photo above is her …
Ella Wins Gold at the World Champs in Claverham, UK! Read More »
Loose lead walking – tip & tricks to help you enjoy it! In this video I cover: – Where to reinforce – How to reinforce rather than lure – What to do if your dog starts to react to something like a horse, jogger, other dogs etc. – What leads & harnesses I prefer and …
Is Your Dog Pulling Your Shoulder Out of Your Socket? Read More »
In this #fridayfisherfix I discuss: – Why dogs bark in the first place – The importance of good observation skills so that our dogs can RELAX – Who’s in charge? You or your dog? – Frustration barking – Anxious barking – Helping deaf dogs who might get startled – Guarding behaviour Let me know how …
Question about crate training? Check out my video Q&A below, along with my written advice for those who’d prefer to have a read instead. At some point or another, your dog is likely to be confined in a crate. Here are some likely scenarios: During puppyhood to ensure appropriate rest periods As a safe place …
Ever heard the expression “It takes a village to raise a child”? Not so dissimilar to raising any young animal. There will be times in your life when it might not be possible to be there for your dog – when you’re poorly or if you’re away on holiday. Having a family of villagers in …
