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2023 New Year – New Dog Training Plan

Happy New Year to you – I hope you’ve enjoyed your Christmas break. January is always a busy time for me with dog training. Why? Well, many people have time off over Christmas and rather than going away, they spend it at home, with their dog. This often highlights behavioural issues with dogs. You might […]

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What 2023 Has To Offer For Dog Training

2022 has certainly been a challenging year for many of us. We’ve had so many financial worries which have impacted on luxuries we took for granted. I don’t want to categorise dog training as a luxury but it’s certainly been impacted by the cost of living crisis. One thing that’s certain is the need to […]

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Spring Dog Training Update

The days are getting longer, the evenings are getting warmer and that can only mean one thing – more time to train our dogs. Spring dog training is always a pleasure as we look forward to summer with our dogs. Training Refresher There are a couple of things I always reinforce with spring dog training. […]

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A Busy Week for Tessleymoor

There’s been a lot happening this last week so here’s a quick roundup – you can read more on all these stories over on our Tessleymoor site. Tessleymoor Sheep My flock of Ryeland sheep have proved a popular addition here at Tessleymoor. I’ve had lots of clients asking to see them and some little helpers […]

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Puppy Training With A Portuguese Water Dog

It’s always good to see the more unusual breeds coming for training. Pedro the Portuguese Water Dog is the first dog for owners Paul and Gabbi. This working breed, originally used to work alongside fishermen, also makes a good family dog. Like any working breed, the Portuguese Water Dog needs plenty of exercise and mental […]

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Dog Walking In The Rain

January has been cold and wet so far but that shouldn’t surprise us. I have had to reorganise some lessons because the training fields are waterlogged. However, none of this means you should not exercise your dog. Dog walking in the rain should just be part of life for every dog owner. I spoke to […]

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Progress With Tali My Springer Spaniel Puppy

My latest addition to the pack, Tali the Springer Spaniel, is progressing well. Her recall and sit are doing well and we are practising retrieves to hand. She is a lovely young dog and I am enjoying doing the basic training with her, laying a good foundation for what is to come. If you visit […]

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New Addition To The Tessleymoor Pack: Meet Tali

There is a new puppy in my Tessleymoor pack. After the sudden death of Pepper earlier this year, I didn’t want to immediately get another dog. I waited and was eventually offered a pup from an excellent working Springer Spaniel litter. The litter is from a friend and client of mine and the breeding is […]

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Dedication To Training Always Pays Off

I have trained with Donna and her family many times over the years. Previously, Donna had a German Shepherd, which I helped rehabilitate after it was injured in an armed robbery. This time around, I have been working with Milo, her Cockerpoo. Milo is a young dog who displayed many of the behavioural problems associated […]

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What Value Do You Place On Your Family?

I am often approached by people who have made crazy decisions about dog ownership. I’m not one to hold back and I have to tell them honestly, they have made a big mistake. Usually, this involves the value they place on the wellbeing of their family and young children versus the desire to own a […]

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