Christmas can be a great excuse to splash out and spoil your pet (not that we need much of an excuse) and a lot of dog owners like to give their dogs a gift to unwrap on Christmas Day. Have … Continue reading
Christmas gift guide for dogs
Give paw and agility training
This morning I opened the first window of my chocolate advent calendar and then opened door number 1 of Guinness’ Wainwrights calendar. I was surprised to see not just one treat but a little handful of small salmon treats. Perfect … Continue reading
Pick up your poo… everywhere!
Dog poo… it’s not a pleasant subject (which is why I’ve waited until after tea time to post this) but it’s one that needs to be discussed. Dog foul is one of the most complained about environmental issues to local … Continue reading
Assessing the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme
Tonight I have been to Dig It assessing Silver and Gold level classes. Up until last year The Kennel Club allowed people within certain professions, such as police dog handlers and dog wardens, to assess the scheme without going through their … Continue reading
Ystwyth riverside walk from Black Covert car park
After our walk around Devils Bridge and then the Arch we went in search for a final stroll to finish off the afternoon. We followed a road that ran parallel to the River Ystwyth and found another Natural Resources Wales … Continue reading
Essential winter gear for dog owners
It’s dark and it’s getting cold! I quite enjoy this time of year… woolly hats, big jackets, snow (well, maybe if we’re lucky). However with the cold also comes rain, mud and shivers! So let me share with you my … Continue reading
Embarrassing ourselves at Freestyle Heelwork to Music
On Friday evening Guinness and I wandered into the Dig It obedience hall to have a go at some doggy dancing! Kim Lyddon has visited Dig It a number of times to provide instructor training as part of her Dog Business Academy. … Continue reading
Featured Walk: Panorama trail from the arch
After our quick adventure around Devils Bridge we headed to a spot on the map labelled The Arch. Just the other side of the arch is a small Natural Resources Wales car park with a notice board, picnic bench and … Continue reading
A dog-friendly holiday cottage in Aberystwyth
As part of my series about our weekend in Aberystwyth I thought I’d provide you with a short review of the holiday cottage we used. Ash found and booked the cottage through this advert and all I had to do was … Continue reading
Devils Bridge took my breath away
The next step of our Aberystwyth adventure started on Sunday morning with Devils Bridge. Just a short drive along from where our cottage was, we parked up in the free parking and headed to the ticket office. Access is via … Continue reading
Exploring Aberystwyth
This blog post is part of a series all about my recent long weekend away to Aberystwyth. I want to talk about the three walks we did individually, plus write a review of the holiday cottage we stayed in, so … Continue reading
Stay safe with your pets tonight
I know I’ve already blogged about bonfire night but I just really want to emphasise how important it is to look after your pets tonight, all pets, not just your dog. If your cat is normally outside it may be … Continue reading
Socialisation… one of the most misconceived words in the dog training world
For a few months now I’ve been working on producing a fact sheet for Dig It Dog Training Club, with some help from fellow instructors, all about socialisation. I think it’s one of the most misunderstood words in dog training, … Continue reading
A quiet weekend away
Me, Ash and Guinness have just crash landed back home after a lovely few days away in Aberystwyth. I’ve got lots to share including photos, three great walk routes plus a little review of the dog-friendly holiday cottage we stayed … Continue reading
Some snazzy agility photographs
Photographer David Finchett was snapping away on the Agility ring we ran in at Shrewsbury a few weeks ago. I was really pleased with the four photographs he got of Guinness and as I haven’t got that many agility shots of … Continue reading
It’s a scary time of year for dogs
Okay so this bat aint so scary, but seriously, it’s actually a really unpleasant time for dogs at the moment. Halloween, as fun as it can be, is full of people in weird-looking costumes that smell funny, all very confusing … Continue reading
A banging good rally competition
On Friday evening Dig It held its first ever Rally Show! I’ve previously taught some Rally workshops, after learning about the sport at PDTI a few years ago and then spending many hours reading the rules, trying it out and watching … Continue reading
Lowepro Photo Sport 300 camera backpack
I spent ages looking for the right camera backpack. Searching through websites and forums, reading reviews and watching countless youtube videos! I was trying to find something that would fit my camera plus a lens or two, but also my lunch and … Continue reading
Stay safe in the dark with your dog
The nights are drawing in! Isn’t it funny (and annoying) how you find yourself repeating those clichés your grandmother and your mum used to say… you know, right about the time you think “I’m starting to sound like my mother!”. But … Continue reading
Shrewsbury: from one extreme to another
This weekend we made our proper Kennel Club return, 8 runs across two days, we were officially back since the injury. Saturday started off amazing! I won’t go in to too much detail as if you’ve watched my vlog from … Continue reading
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