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Warning for dog owning gardeners!
This warning comes from the USA, but my guess is it will be just a matter of time before this becomes an issue here. We can learn from...
May 6, 20102 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 29, 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 28, 20101 min read


Dennis is not the new Toto! :(
The whole litter! A little girl puppy from Gracie's current litter Cassie (Sister of Dennis Gracie pups at 4 weeks! It'A boy puppy...
Apr 26, 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 23, 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...
Apr 8, 20101 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 31, 20102 min read


Dylan the super hero!
A handsome and clever standard Poodle! I thought you might all like to share this email I received from Linda about her Standard Poodle...
Mar 31, 20102 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 24, 20101 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 11, 20102 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 9, 20101 min read


Pictures of another chihuahua!
Little and large
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...
Mar 4, 20101 min read
Great Quote!
“We only preserve what we love, we only love what we understand, we only understand what we study.” I don’t know the author of the above...
Mar 2, 20101 min read


Dogs and Australia!
I am home from lovely sunny Sydney, I miss the sun already, though it is so good to see my dog and be in my own home again! Not to...
Mar 1, 20103 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...
Jan 28, 20102 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 14, 20091 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 11, 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...
Dec 2, 20092 min read
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