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
Tag Archives: Border Collie
What to do when you can’t walk your dog
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
Things to consider before going running with your dog
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
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
How to get a fast agility dog
I was stood at an agility show a few months ago watching a friend do an amazing jumping round with their young dog. The ladies mum then also did an equally fantastic round, making a small mistake, but the dog … Continue reading
Winter on the farm
I have mixed opinions about winter… I love the snow, but then when it’s wet and muddy I do get fed up of it. Walking the dogs in cold, dark mornings and evenings and washing them off every single time … Continue reading
Do I miss agility?
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
Dexdog EZHarness
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
#HowManyDogTricksIn1Minute
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! Â I’m quite … Continue reading
FitBark Dog Activity Montior
Okay… I’ll admit it… I succumbed to adverts! All over my facebook and instagram feed I kept seeing the ads for the FitBark popping up alongside the FitBit, with talk of how you can sync them together. I’ve had a Tractive … Continue reading
Macclesfield Sheepdog Trials
I love watching sheepdog trials. I really enjoy seeing Border Collies doing what they have been bred to do and working in harmony with their owner, controlling the sheep with a simple stare. Last year the international sheepdog trials … Continue reading
Signed off from physio
Well we’re back here again! Signed off from physio. I’ve just read my blog post from 2014 when we were last signed off after Guinness’ cruciate injury. However it feels so different this time! Last time I was really not … Continue reading
Walking Snowdon
A friend of mine has never walked Snowdon and as she was home from Australia for a few months we found a weekend free and off we went. I’ve walked Snowdon twice before, using the Llanberis path both times. The first … Continue reading
Back on Track Travel Mattress
Well what can I say, it’s a bed and he lies on it! But in all seriousness, there’s more to it than that. I’d been debating with myself about the Back on Track products for a while. They have such … Continue reading
Featured Walk: Llangoed to Puffin Island and Aberlleiniog Castle
Before you start reading this let me just warn you that this is not a detailed step by step walk guide. It’s a vague description of the walk we took with lots of photographs, so unlikely that you’ll be able … Continue reading
Hurtta Torrent Coat
I’d been contemplating buying Guinness a coat for ages. I’ve had so many discussions in my head about it… it would stop him being completely soaked on a rainy day, it would keep him warm, it would save me drying him … Continue reading
In the vets again
This morning Guinness and I found ourselves sat in the vets waiting room, once again! Considering this dog hates the place he seems to end up there a lot, and I’m not the kind to rush a dog to the … Continue reading
Can You Dig It Club Competition
Each month, alongside the big Winter Series Shows at Alsager Equestrian Centre, Dig It holds little competitions in the agility arena. Places are limited to 50 to keep the show really small and everyone runs the same course, but results … Continue reading
I have a confession to make… I use a flexi lead!
It’s true. I use a flexi lead a lot. I actually love my flexi lead. And I’m going to explain why. Flexi leads, also known as retractable leads, are long lines where the lead extends out of a plastic handle … Continue reading
February Can You Dig It Winter Series Agility Show
Well it’s been a little while since I’ve written a show report! It was good to be at a show and into competition again. To me it doesn’t feel like it’s been that long, but actually judging by how it went … Continue reading
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