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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, his muzzle has whitened, his eyebrows have greyed and he is noticeably stiff when he arises from his bed. According…

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…

Can our pets predict earthquakes?

Unfortunately large earthquakes cause severe damage to property and people. Often they occur without warning and can be difficult to…

Top 5 Tips for training recall

When the video of ‘Fenton’, the lively black Labrador, chasing deer across Richmond Park followed by his swearing owner went…

Shock collars present welfare risk to dogs

It is estimated that close to 500,000 dog owners in the UK use electronic collars (e-collars). With around to 170…