Sheep chasing -know the facts Sheep chasing and livestock worrying in general is a serious problem for farmers and their animals alike. Spring is just around the corner and lambing is in full swing. We’ve all seen those lovely pictures of lambs skipping along next to their mothers full of the joys of spring. Some […]
Choosing the right dog | So you’re getting a dog If you are reading this it is likely that you have already made the decision to get a dog or are close to being at that point. Getting a dog is not a decision to be taken likely and is realistically going to be a […]
I come across very few dog owners nowadays who don’t reward their dog in some way for its hard work. Why wouldn’t you? I know I certainly wouldn’t do much if I didn’t get anything back, or worse still, if I only got punished when I didn’t get things right. The focus of this article […]
Christmas with your dog How to survive Christmas with your dog. The festive season is a time for decorating our houses, giving gifts, eating delicious food and sweet treats and (usually) our homes are busy with the hubbub of visitors. Our pets are creatures of habit and when new arrivals come into their homes and […]
This is a worryingly frequent phase heard in dog walking locations across the UK. If you haven’t heard this phase whilst out and about enjoying your time with your dog then I would suggest you are extremely lucky. It seems to have become the phrase that people use to justify their dogs rogue behaviour and […]
What should I put on my puppy? This is a question we hear frequently in recent years as harnesses have become more and more popular. Our answer is always the same it doesn’t really matter what you put on your puppy. What matters is teaching your puppy loose lead walking. That said if your dog […]
REVIEW – Pinewood training vest Earlier this year I was lucky enough to be asked to review the Pinewood light Pro training vest by Happy Hotdogs in conjunction with The Ladies Working Dog Group. I have tried numerous training vests in the past for my gundog training and they are always too bulky or make […]