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
Lost/Found A Dog – what to do
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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
The brilliance of snuffle mats
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
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
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
My dog likes sniffing people’s crotches
I wanted to write this blog post today to share with everyone that no one is perfect. We all make mistakes. We all have embarrassing moments. We all have cock ups. Okay so that sounds pretty deep right? And could … Continue reading
Everything you need to know about Cocker Spaniels
The Cocker Spaniel is one of the most popular breeds of dog in the UK, especially since the photos appeared of Prince William and Kate’s gorgeous working cocker Lupo. It was no impulse buy that resulted in Zebby joining our … Continue reading
Why volunteer
I’ve been volunteering as Beaver Scout Leader for my local Scout Group for nearly 10 years now, but I don’t see myself as a volunteer, I just see it as something I do. My hobby. You should enjoy your volunteering … 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
Neewa Canicross Belt
When I started the Couch to 5k program in January I really started to look in to Canicross with more interest. For anyone who doesn’t know, Canicross is a sport where you run with your dog attached to you. It’s … Continue reading
5 things you should know before getting a puppy
The teething stage is a nightmare Puppies explore with their mouths and need to chew as their teeth grow. Unfortunately this means that your fingers, hands, arms, jumpers, trousers, chair legs, skirting board, sofa, etc take the brunt of it. … Continue reading
Don’t just manage, make changes
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
Frozen yoghurt & cool coats
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
Spring Favourites
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
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
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
#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
Impact Working Dog Conference
I don’t do early mornings, so for me to be pulling up outside of my friend’s house at 7am in the dark to head off for a dog training conference I must either be ill or expecting something brilliant. And … Continue reading
Yum.ee Pet Treats
I spotted an offer on facebook to get a box of Yum.ee for £1 so I thought I’d give it a go. It was simple enough to sign up and order a box with the discount code and then cancel the … 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
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