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Posted on February 6, 2024 by Mel under Uncategorized

Do you know what to do if your dog gets lost?

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Mel under Uncategorized

This week a client lost their dog. He got spooked in the wind and took off. It can happen to any of us. I have experienced one of mine launching himself on a long line when I was off guard and he disappeared for over an hour on Dartmoor. I have known peoples dogs to […]

Firework Night is coming are you prepared?

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Mel under Uncategorized

Is this your dog on Firework night? Firework night is just around the corner and if you have not already started, then desensitising your dog to firework sounds is a must for all owners of dogs that are nervous of loud noises or for people with new rescue dogs and have no idea if they […]

Dog Accessory Recommendations

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Mel under Uncategorized

I usually get asked for recommendations for various dog equipment and the main three items I usually recommend are harness, long lines and treat pouches so I decided that it would maybe benefit other people to see what those are. Harness For my dogs, I love the Perfect Fit Harness and these are the ones […]

Join the Absolute Dogs – Training Academy

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Mel under Uncategorized

As a Certified Pro Dog Trainer with Absolute Dogs, I am excited to tell you that their Training Academy doors are now open for a limited time. The Netflix of dog training, the games that I teach to get real-life results with your dog available online with additional support Join HERE to get full membership […]

Leaving your dog.

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Mel under Uncategorized

Avoiding your dog getting stressed when you leave. With the Lockdown  restrictions coming to an end then leaving your dog at home more is going to be something that is going  to start happening.  Our dogs have got used to having us around the house most of the time or if you have a new […]

Getting a new Puppy?

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Mel under Puppy, Uncategorized

You need to become a Dog Trainer! You owe it to your dog. So you have decided to add a Puppy to your family! The first piece of advice you will normally be given is to take it to puppy classes! Unfortunately not all puppy classes are run well and not all puppies are suited […]

Think about those Paws in this heat!

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Mel under Puppy, Uncategorized

How hot is too hot to walk a dog on a pavement Dogs can suffer burns to their paws on days most people wouldn’t consider searingly hot. If the outside temperature is a pleasant 25C (77F), there’s little wind and humidity is low, asphalt and tarmac can reach a staggering 52C (125F). This can rise […]

Benefits of Dog Agility to you and your dog.

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Mel under Uncategorized

Dog Agility is the most popular Dog Sport in the UK and it has many advantages for both Dogs and Owners alike. Agility combines skill, training and requires great human- dog communication. Its fun to do and its fun for people to watch. It is not very often that people don’t stop and watch as […]

Please be a Responsible Dog Owner!

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Mel under Uncategorized

Today, while I was up at my field I witnessed and event which could have turned out to be very nasty. One owner, three dogs walking along the footpath. I hear him calling the dogs from some distance. 500 yrs away from very fast road the owner is calling the dogs but they are busy […]