Unfortunately this week we had to say goodbye to my Border Collie Guinness. From wandering around as usual, pestering me to finish work at 5pm and throw his ball on Friday, to stealing a pizza from the lads and relaxing … Continue reading
Well, 2020 has been a bit bonkers right?! Firstly I just want to say I hope you are surviving. I think surviving is the least we can hope for. Be kind to yourself and try not to worry about what … Continue reading
Zebby Recall This may not be the thing I most enjoy working on but I need to make it a priority. I’d love to be able to walk Zebby anywhere, off lead without stress (or as little stress as possible). … Continue reading
While New Year’s Resolutions aren’t for everyone I personally love using the start of a new year as a chance to set some goals, while being mindful of being realistic and considering how achievable the goals are. Now that we’ve … Continue reading
I’ve been filming my training runs throughout November and have stuck a load of footage together to make this video. I find it quite useful looking back and seeing what I’ve done and what I’ve learnt along the way, plus … Continue reading
It can be frustrating when your dog cannot go for walks, perhaps due to injury or recovering from an operation such as castration, or perhaps you have a bitch in season and are therefore keeping her to on lead walks … Continue reading
Hey, it feels like a long time since I just sat down and typed in here, without focusing on a topic per say, so I thought I’d write a little life update to share what’s going on at the moment. … Continue reading
This week’s Thought for the Week, a little late sorry, talking about the different dog sports out there and why it’s good to try a sport with your dog. I just realised I forgot to mention bikejor and canicross!!! 🙈
I’m back from holiday and therefore thought it might be apt to talk about what you could do with your dog if you’re on going on holiday without them. If you have any questions or topics you would like to … Continue reading
It’s a biggie today… Dogs and children! I tried to keep it short and focus on my main thoughts… making sure children aren’t frightened by dogs and thinking about how much interaction there should between dogs and children.
This week I want to encourage you to learn more about the breed of dog you own. Also I talk about the predatory behaviours that all dogs may exhibit and if we should deny the dog the ability to practise … Continue reading
It’s Wednesday and here’s my second Thought for the Week, talking about how much time you can commit to training your dog and thinking about making dog training sustainable.
As explained in the video I’ve been uploading more videos to my Instagram stories and I’ve decided to start filming a “Thought for the Week” video to be shared on my YouTube channel and here each week. This takes some … Continue reading
It is vital that you know what to do and follow these steps to increase the chance of reuniting owner and dog. This information is based on UK system for lost and stray dogs and may not apply to other … Continue reading
A few weeks ago Ash & I went for a long weekend camping in the Brecon Beacons. We stayed at a lovely site called Priory Mill Farm, just outside of Brecon. It was nice and quiet when we arrived on … Continue reading
Running with your dog can be very beneficial for you, your dog and your relationship together, however there are lots to consider before you set off. Is your dog fit enough to run with you? First things first consider if … Continue reading
Snuffle mats are fantastic! They’re quite simply lots of pieces of fabric in a mat that you throw treats in to for your dog to find. The act of sniffing is very calming and enjoyable for dogs, and the snuffle … Continue reading
So one night before Christmas I was sat in the pub with a group of my closest friends and I started the discussion of “what shall I do before I turn 30”. Ash and I have always wanted to walk … Continue reading
A husky ride was on the wish list for our week in Finland. I’ll be honest though, I was a little dubious… I had visions of some poorly kept dogs, been whipped and forced to run beyond exhaustion for the … Continue reading
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