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Jun 10, 20102 min read
Dogs and swimming pools? Question from Jacquie
“Just a query as you know I don’t now go out as a behaviourist anymore just get the odd question posed by close friends and family...
Jun 9, 20101 min read
Betty meets Mac!
Betty meets Mac Tuesday I was baby sitting my nephew Mac while Mum Lucie had a hair cut, I took my entertainment with me, Betty! Mac is...
Jun 8, 20103 min read
Betty’s first walk!
Monday and the start of our first proper week, Betty is now feeling quite at home and safe and I need some routine so that I can get some...
Jun 7, 20104 min read
Visitors and adventures at Barnards Bridge!
Butter wouldn't melt! Day 3 and 4! On saturday I had a group at the house for the dog Behaviour/psychology course, so 7 new people for...
Jun 5, 20102 min read
Day two of Betty!
The hardest part of having a new puppy is how full on life suddenly becomes, everything focussed around the new baby! At seven weeks she...
May 24, 20104 min read
Requested blog on dealing with strange dogs when out on a walk?
One subject that came up when I asked for your ideas on suitable blog topics was “how to cope with strange dogs on a walk”. This is a...
Apr 29, 20101 min read
A new puppy class!
I always love starting off with a new group of puppy’s, all that promise and willingness to nurture and that isn’t just the owners:) I...
Apr 28, 20101 min read
Recall training morning at Barbary Cottage!
Sarah giving great body language for the recall Sharon looking great on heelwork! Sarah looking very pleased with Charlie! We start by...
Apr 23, 20101 min read
Avril on the Steve Scruton show at BBC Essex Radio
Steve hard at work behind the desk As ever I had a great time with Steve Scruton at the BBC Essex Studio in Chelmsford! We had some great...
Apr 8, 20101 min read
Could this be Toto?
A young Dennis on his skateboard! I am proud to introduce you to Dennis and his owner Maggie (of Allsorts Dog training), Dennis was from...
Mar 31, 20102 min read
Do you want your dog to help with the gardening?
Does this look familiar? Have you got a photo of the real thing to share? Spring is coming and the dogs will be spending more time out...
Mar 24, 20101 min read
Stop those brown patches on your lawn and shrubs this summer!
I found a new product last summer to help with those brown patches on the lawn and bushes, it is called “dog rocks” and is a rock mined...
Mar 11, 20102 min read
What is okay for puppies to eat?
For first time dog owners the world can seem a dangerous place for their precious puppies! But I have to tell you puppies have remarkable...
Mar 9, 20101 min read
New dangerous dog legislation
From what I have read so far the new legislation will make third party insurence compulsory for all dog owners, now this sounds like a...
Mar 4, 20101 min read
Preventing or curing food possession in your dog!
Let the training begin! Here is the first step of preventing or curing food possession in any dog, any age! Follow the steps on the clip...
Mar 4, 20101 min read
How I want my dog to behave around food!
When we want or don’t want a dog to behave a certain way we have to consider the outcome that we are seeking. With food possession by...
Jan 28, 20102 min read
New dog products, a short review!
I have been reading a dog magazine published in the USA today, what a good read, I just love the adverts for doggy products! From “fart...
Dec 14, 20091 min read
Cure or avoid your dog being possesive of food!
Preventing or curing your dog of food possession is so simple I have to let you all know, please pass this on to all the dog owners you...
Dec 11, 20092 min read
Dog trainers need to listen!
A handsome standard Poodle! I have had 3 new clients start with me this week, they have all seen at least 2 other trainers before getting...
Dec 2, 20092 min read
Today at the BBC Essex Radio studio!
I can honestly say it is the most passionately I have spoken at any time on the radio! I am glad to say there was a strong response to...
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