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Dog Attack On Tessleymoor Farm

This morning I was doing my checks on the sheep as usual. I noticed my favourite ewe, who has successfully raised triplet lambs, stood on her own in the field with just one lamb. As I approached her I saw she had her head down and looked distressed. As I looked closer, I was horrified […]

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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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Testimonial – Update on Elliott the Border Collie

Evening Damian. Took Elliott out in the canoe for the second time this weekend and he was outstanding again. No reaction at all near growling dogs, screaming children on the tow paths or near the swans. No lead or harness at all. Just the life jacket. A small bleep with a duck flying over his head but […]

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Too Much Love For A Rescue Lurcher

I often meet clients who have created problems by over-loving their dog. This is especially true with rescue dogs. The new owner feels sorry for the dog who has perhaps had not the best start in life. The owners of a rescue Lurcher who have signed up for a training package with me are a […]

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Residential Training Update

My residential training services are very popular during this lockdown period. For people who are unable to get out and about with their dogs or whose dogs need some intensive behavioural training, it’s an ideal opportunity. It’s not just gundogs that benefit from residential training. I currently have a Labrador, an American Bulldog and Buster […]

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Training a German Shepherd to work on a shoot

You might think training a German Shepherd to work on a shoot is a crazy idea, but why not? As long as we train the dog correctly, we can achieve anything. 18 month old Saga is a beautiful black German Shepherd that reminds me of my last black Shepherd called Shar. I acquired Shar at […]

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Update on Stan the Belgian Malinois

We’ve had a good few lessons with Stan now. You may remember from my previous blog that this young Belgian Malinois was aggressive and dominant towards his owners and other people I have concluded that the owners are not suitable for this dog. They want a dog they can over love and fuss, which has […]

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Serious Dog Aggression in a Belgian Malinois

Owning a dog is a huge commitment in itself but choosing the right breed is very important. Over the years I’ve considered offering talks offering pre-purchase advise on puppy/dog training but more importantly on the does and don’ts of owning a dog. Establishing the correct bond and structure whether it’s from a young age or […]

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Dog Aggression can start at any age

Dominant dog aggression can occur at any age and in any breed. Some people stereotype certain breeds as being naturally aggressive but I see it from any breed and as young as eight weeks. Dogs are born into a pack structure with siblings that challenge daily for dominance within the pack. What most humans see […]

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Cocker Dog Aggression – Know What You A Buying

I get lots of phone calls from owners with aggressive dogs but I have recently noticed a pattern. In the last few weeks, 90% of the aggression enquiries I have received have had Cocker in the name of the dog. Cockapoos and Cocker Spaniels are obviously causing a lot of problems for their owners, so […]

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