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Baby proofing your dog

“Congratulations, you’re having a baby” said the doctor, confirming the results that the little pregnancy stick had revealed just a few days earlier.  It was 28th December 2012.  A wide range of emotions came to the fore as I suddenly…

How NVC’s impact dog behaviour

When it comes to us humans, evidence suggests when we’re engaged in a conversation with someone typically 93% of what…

Grief in dogs

Ask most dog owners and they’ll agree that their pet is a highly valued member of the family. So, when…

Ageing in dogs – and me!

As I write this post, my ageing Basset Hound Howard lays by my feet snoring.  At 9 years of age,…

Traditional training versus Modern methods

It was only a few centuries ago that scientists and philosophers believed dogs were dumb animals incapable of thought.  Descartes,…
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Taking the lead on responsible dog ownership – Gazette – Jun’15

Back in February 2015, Hanne and her team organised a workshop presented by solicitor Trevor Cooper – the UK’s top…

Stress in dogs – what we can’t see

A large part of my work involves teaching pet owners to recognise the signs of stress.  After all, if we…

Dogs and toddlers – staying safe

Arrive before class every Saturday at Puppy & Dog School and you will get to meet the youngest member of…

New Year resolutions – 5 tips to get fit with your dog

For many of us the New Year marks a fresh start with promises that “this is the year I will…”.…

Want a happy pup? Study proves play is the key

Christmas is typically our busiest time of the year for training new puppies, that’s because owners are understandably keen to…