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The Dangers of Extendable Dog Leads
Potential Dangers for the Dog: Over time the cord can become frayed, in the worst case they have been known to break when put under strain. This is of course a risk with all types of dog lead but as the cord is hidden when the lead is retracted the damage is often not noticed.…
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Kids Around Dogs – KAD Trainer
I am delighted to announce I have been approved as a registered KAD (Kids Around Dogs) Trainer which means I specialise in safety around dogs, fear of dogs, families with special needs children, young handlers, school dogs and family dogs. As an approved KAD Trainer, I help children to understand how dogs communicate and how…
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10 Things Your Dog Would Tell You
1. I will likely live to 10 to 15 years, remember this when you brought me home. 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3. Train me – I love spending time with you and showing you what I can do. 4. Place your trust in me – I will try…
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The Importance of the Dog Tag
We all know how important it is for your dog to wear a collar and tag – in fact it is the law for your dog to wear an ID tag. When choosing what to put on your dog’s tag – the following points should be taken into consideration: 🐶 Do not put your dog‘s…
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Perfectly Behaved Dogs!
As a trainer, owners often think my own dogs are perfectly trained. But my dogs aren’t “perfectly” behaved ALL of the time. They don’t walk perfectly to heel, instead preferring to walk slightly ahead. They jump up at me occasionally when I come home and occasionally they will jump up on people out on a…
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Let Them Sniff
Let them sniff. Scattering treats for your dog to find offers the following benefits: 🐶 it works their brain and nose. 🐶 it lowers cortisone levels. 🐶 it’s calming after excited play. 🐶 it helps keep their focus. 🐶 it adds interest to their walk. 🐶 it’s a great way to feed their food. 🐶…
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Peggy the School Dog
This is Peggy. She has a very important job. She is the School Dog of the same large bustling school that Rory works at who I introduced you to last week. Peggy is a wonderful dog, she’s a gentle and sensitive girl who offers a calming influence on her students. She is fabulous at bringing…
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Moving House
We all love our dogs and care for them so they are happy and well looked after, but when moving home it can be a stressful time for your dog. Here are 10 tips in making it a stress-free time for our pooches. Visit before: If possible, with the owners or the building company try…