Oh Kate, I'm so sorry to hear that Sam's having such a hard time at the moment. The painkillers may be worth considering if it makes him more...
Thank you @Joy for linking to the data :)
As @Emily says it's position training in obedience work and not something I personally train. You can also practice thus while sitting on a chair...
Also your breeder will notmally have arranged fir furst vaccination together eith microchipping before you collect the puppy. You will need to...
Not just the dogs either :) :).
Couldn't agree more with @Pilatelover . Google is a wonderful tool but not very good at diagnosing problems. A trip to the vet to have it...
Like you I use FB to stay in touch with faandmily and friends and have left several 'positive' groups for trainers/owners because of the bitching...
I think the concept of 'selling' a rescue is a concern for them. We of course 'adopt' a rescue and make a 'donation' to the rescue organisation...
Useful tip that just popped up on my FB "Favourite tip from Trainer XYZ in class earlier this week: Strictly Come Dancing is perfect tv for...
I've been reading about this law and have to say at least it's one step in the right direction of reducing sale outlets for puppy mill pups. No...
Hi @Jessica Daniels it sounds as if you could be trying to train to many things at one time from your last 2 posts plus learning to open doors,...
Please be very careful trying to pair a bang with a treat. If a dog doesn't lije the bang/is frightened of the bang they may not be interested in...
Do not, under any circumstances, feel guilty @kateincornwall because you bought Sam as a puppy. Unfortunately it tends to be rampant in some parts...
My colleague doesn't breed but does work them all and often has dogs staying for training to add to the confusion :)
Hi @ruth morris the fun of having a puppy is that there simply aten't any rules as to whether he sleeps in a crate next to the bed, in the...
It does sound as if he is doing amazingly well for his age @Jessica Daniels with what he is able to do but he can't be in work mode for 24hrs a...
A trainer I know has 7 Labradors and is looking to introduce no.8 next year :)
There's nothing quite like trial runs to take the romance out of getting another pup :D:D. How lovely of you to iffer to walk Whisky @Joy . I'm...
Absolutely. I've had the pleasure to know several 'working' dogs from different spheres and when working they are 100% focussed on the job but...
I haven't personally had a dog with any anal gland problems but it is closely related to diet and poo 'quality'. Firm poo helps the glands empty....
