Re: Feeling 'meh' after our first puppy class! Puppy classes really do seem to be such a minefield! Have a clear mind what you are looking to get...
Re: Don't know how far back to go 125 miles! Wow, that's commitment Julie! There is only one gundog trainer in my home town, and a little birdie...
Re: Don't know how far back to go I also became disillusioned with trainers. The problem is its a totally unregulated industry. Any of us could...
Re: Conjunctivitis Obviously there are many causes so worth getting it checked out. But air freshners, smoke or some cleaning products can...
Re: Louis outside in the real world - quite a few questions and advice needed pls At his age, the more you can socialise him the better. But...
Re: Pls help with a daily schedule for Louis Very good idea to have a schedule and some structure :D If nothing else it serves as a great...
Re: Recall stepped up a gear..... Eeekkkkkk I would be weary of introducing the whistle whilst recall training is in progress. My preferred...
Re: Please help To be frank, I think this is too delicate a thing to risk home remedy from websites and books. Like Oberon says, this isn't an...
Re: Why NOT to put a raincoat on your dog IMO that's a dreadful article. Although comparing wolf behaviour is a useful insight into our canine...
Re: Irregular heartbeat Exactly this ;D I covered this on a a canine first aid course. As you measure the heart beat/pulse, you tend to notice...
Re: Age for spaying? Not according to this study. Apart from mammary cancer I count far more cons than pros....
Re: Socializing puppy before all vacinations are done Pretty much, but it's important to be aware there is another dimension to this. I had a...
Re: Multiple locations for house training - and anyone not crating? Tricky one. In the early weeks I had to take my pup into the garden roughly...
Re: Soon to begin our labrador adventure - excited (and daunted!)!! p.s. I would also recommend you prioritize certain aspects of training....
Re: Soon to begin our labrador adventure - excited (and daunted!)!! Welcome to the wonderful world of lab ownership :) You have a real...
Re: worried I'm afraid I cannot identify with teething induced snapping. If it's bed related it sounds more like space guarding. You are right...
Re: Anyone braving a Christmas tree? You're all a lot braver than me! :-[ :D
Re: Clicker training recall I had great success with just starting with a verbal recall. Only once that was in really really good shape did I...
Re: Bud......Hoovering quicker than me!!!! Another hoover-er here! We use anti-gulp bowls and moistened kibble to help slow them down a bit and...
Re: Goodbye muddy paws. LOL! I'm fighting a constant losing battle with my lawn because of poor drainage, doggy divots and wee wee. I looked...
