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Change Your Behaviour Or Get Rid Of Your Dog

I cannot believe how many calls I’ve had from people with major problems with the dogs, who don’t seem to realise the severity of the situation or want to make any changes to their own behaviour. Read more about my nightmare calls – including the woman with Bully-type dogs who are taking her house apart […]

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It’s OK, My Dog’s Friendly

A client was out walking her dog, Harvey. She was in an open space and a big fat yellow Labrador came charging towards them. This dog was a long distance from it’s owner and as it ran towards her, the man called out: it’s ok, my dog’s friendly. The Labrador then proceeded to jump all […]

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Ignorant Dog Owners

Why do ignorant dog owners think it sociably acceptable to allow their disobedient dogs to run up to people and then jump up? This weekend was a classic example of people who have a lack of respect and understanding of the law when it comes to having their dog off lead. Whilst training a client on […]

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Developing a don’t give a **** attitude

I often see clients who are more bothered about what people think than how their dog behaves. We’ve all met those people who are willing to share their unwanted dog training advice, often from a place of ignorance. They are happy to tell you that a training method is cruel or unnecessary. I can happily […]

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Taking Control With Nala the XXL Bully

  I get a lot of clients from my local neighbourhood. People see the branded up Land Rover and start talking to me about their dogs. The owner of Nala, the XXL Bully, works in my local shop and often makes my bacon butties. For the last six months, whenever I have been in she […]

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Taking Back Control From Black The Rottweiler

I am often contacted by grandparents who are concerned about the dog living in the house with their grandchildren. This is what happened with Black, the eight month old Rottweiler. He is a very excitable dog who jumps up excessively. He is already a large dog and has the potential to do real harm to […]

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The Consequences of Not Training Your Dog

Sometimes dog ownership means making the hard decisions. There are certainly consequences in not training your dog. Around 18 months ago I saw a six month old German Shepherd for training. Xander was a big dog, really pushing the boundaries with his owners. I saw them for a few lessons and over that time could […]

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Choosing The Right Dog Rescue Centre

Choosing to rescue a dog, rather than buy a new puppy, can be a great choice. Dog rescue centres are full of unwanted pets and I meet many people who have been able to give an unwanted dog a happy home. However, I am increasingly having to advise clients to choose their dog rescue centre […]

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Update on Maisie the Puppy Farmed Border Collie

Last week I blogged about Maisie, the puppy farmed Border Collie with severe aggression and behavioural problems. Today was the follow up visit for the owners. They had taken my advice and Maisie was muzzled and slightly less reactive when she arrived. The purpose of this lesson was to work with the owners to address […]

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Puppy farms: a bad start in life

Leslie and Pat came to me after their son had been visiting for the weekend. He was so concerned at the aggressive behaviour of Masie, their one year old Border Collie, he had researched dog trainers on his return to London and called me for help. Masie’s owners are having a tough time with her. […]

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