When we want to change a dogs behaviour there’s often a lot of different tools and options we can use to try and do this. One of the most common dilemmas we can find ourselves in is the choice between … Continue reading
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
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
Today we all took a break from work & home and ventured out for the day to the Cheshire Show. Thankfully it was slightly cooler than recent days this week but still pretty hot, so I took Guinness’ Ruffwear Cool … Continue reading
My monthly favourite posts have been not so monthly at the moment. Then I spotted a fabulous idea on OkGoAgility (I’ll talk about them more later) and they had swapped from monthly to seasonal favourite posts, so I am going … Continue reading
So when I wrote my 2017 goals in December I also said I would reflect on the progress of my goals more frequently to enable me to try and keep on track. As we’re half way through the year it’s … Continue reading
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
I’m so excited, I’m getting a new puppy, the next addition to my family, a liver working cocker spaniel boy! I’ve wanted a new puppy and a second dog for a while now but the timing hasn’t quite been right. … Continue reading
In the past holidays for me have always been about exploring new places. Family holidays involved getting up and out by 10am and spending the whole day out, and I carried on that ethos into my holidays, camping trips and … Continue reading
When I first moved here in December I mentioned how excited I was to see the farm change in the seasons, well I’ve certainly not been disappointed! Spring has brought a wash of colour, activity and life. Gradually the trees … Continue reading
It wasn’t until I was watching the agility at Crufts last weekend that I realised I do miss agility. Guinness and I have been retired for over a year now and although I help at the Dig It Shows here … Continue reading
That magical time of year when every dog lover, owner and professional flocks to the NEC in Birmingham to celebrate all things dogs! I love it. I didn’t make it last year so I was extra excited this time, and … Continue reading
A couple of months ago a new company, Dexdog, contacted me about trying out one of their harnesses (well, obviously not me trying it but Guinness). I’m always happy to have a look at new products and it excites me … Continue reading
This week I suddenly had an idea for a fun challenge… how many different tricks can your dog do in 1 minute? I set up my camera, set a timer on my phone and off we go. 16! I’m quite … Continue reading
As you can see I haven’t been blogging much lately. I haven’t even been reading other blogs, or watching youtube videos. I’ve literally been eating, sleeping and breathing work and house things at the moment. So tonight when I opened … Continue reading
As a new year approaches it’s a good time to set some new goals for the year ahead. As we saw from last year though, goals aren’t always met and situations change which require goals to change. Therefore one of … Continue reading
As this year draws to a close I thought I’d look back at the goals I wrote in January this year; Win into Grade 4 For obvious reasons, no. An injury in February saw Guinness’ agility career come to a … Continue reading
Each year I try to judge at least one of the Dig It Winter Shows, if not two if they’re desperate. I’ve done the UKA Judges course, plus know the Dig It rules well so it’s one of my little … Continue reading
I know it’s still November, but I’m truly in the Christmas spirit now. Our towns lights were switched on last night. Today on Radio 1’s Greg James Show they launched North Star Caller and played one from last year, followed … Continue reading
Friday afternoon I packed my thermals and my sleeping bag and headed off out on a Scout Camp. It was such a blast! I love being on camp. Yeah it’s cold and it’s hard work and it’s tiring but it … Continue reading
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