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
My Goals for 2020
Category Archives: Zebby
Reflecting on my 2019 goals
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
A little life update
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
A weekend of running & walking Cadir Idris
At the start of October we headed to a tiny cottage near Machynlleth, perched up on a hill with nothing but sheep around us and a gorgeous view. That’s right… we escaped from the farm to go and stay on … Continue reading
My 2019 Goals
Zebby Continue to increase his confidence in classes Zebby has been getting better and better in our obedience classes, but he still struggles at times, so it is something I want to keep working at. I’d love for him to … Continue reading
Hunt Chase
Hunt chase may be a term you have heard wafted around, but what does it actually mean and what does it look like? Hunt chase is where a dog performs the act of “hunting” and “chasing” wildlife, most commonly birds, … Continue reading
Never forget the importance of foundations
This morning I went to a young dog / puppies flatwork agility session with Jen Lewis. I was a little apprehensive as I haven’t taken Zebby to a class for a few months so I wasn’t sure how he was … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Zebby
Can you believe Zebby is 1 today! Where has that time gone?! 10 months ago we brought the little whirlwind home and it completely changed our lives. As a puppy he was sweet, playful, thoughtful, sensitive and crazy! He approached … Continue reading
Re-evaluating our training plan
Yesterday we went to an AMAZING workshop at Dig It Dogs consisting of lots of different games and concepts to play with your dogs that help overall life skills, confidence, calmness, arousal management, impulse control, and much more. I was … Continue reading
Should I have socialised Zebby more
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how overwhelmed Zebby is when he gets to busy places, either where there are lots of people, lots of dogs and/or a combination of both with added new smells and lots going on, … Continue reading
Entertain your dogs nose – Introduction to scentwork
I’ve come home from a workshop today absolutely buzzing. It’s been a while since I’ve chosen and paid to attend a workshop with my dogs, partly due to the lack of money and time since moving house last December, but … Continue reading
It just takes time – Zebby update
Phew where has the time gone?! I’ve got so many blog posts floating round in my head that I want to write, it’s just finding the time to sit down and type them out at the moment. Zebby is just … Continue reading
Zebby goes camping
Due to calving and other commitments Ash and I had one chance to get away and go camping this summer, so despite having a young puppy we thought we may as well get him used to it now and get … Continue reading
First week with my new puppy
Well what a whirlwind of a week it’s been! I can’t believe Zebby has been here for a week already. There’s certainly been ups and downs but he’s made huge steps in just a week and it feels like he … Continue reading
Puppy prep
As the day I pick Zebedee up draws closer I’ve been getting prepared for the addition of a new puppy in to the house. It started off with buying some second hand puppy harnesses when I saw them come up … Continue reading
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