Betsy isn't as bad as Charlie was, but she is still pretty bad! :D
Get a clicker and treats. When he is on your left side (or whatever side you want him on), click and treat, and continue to shape him walking on...
Well, tonight Betsy went to the quietest bit of Wimbledon Common that I know. She did not have her long line on. I should say: Betsy's recall...
My male (still entire) dog was a normal, nightmare teenage dog. Was it worse because he had more testosterone? Maybe, maybe not - I doubt it, he...
Yes, it's normal. :) Betsy is 'rear end tall' - I hope her front catches up! :D
That's huge!
I made the mistake of going to Croyden IKEA a couple of months back - I haven't been to IKEA since I was a student. It was a nightmare. I felt...
As I understand it, the difference in height between an entire and neutered dog is titchy - it's barely noticeable. It's certainly not enough to...
Yes, for sure, Charlie's rib cage is a lot more rounded than the average working line dog, and he is very muscular although has a thicker coat on...
I do know some working Labs that are small but most of the ones I train with are much taller, and much heavier, than show line Charlie - even the...
They give the handler control over the dog's head. A dog can't pull because it can't move its head forward.
Oh dear....I've never heard of IKEA biscuits though! Having visions of custard creams and jammy dodgers flat packed, ready to be put together at...
Agree completely. What on earth is the point of a test of walking at heel if the dog does so while wearing a head collar? Unbelievable.
It very well also might be the case that in addition to breeding bold dogs, the guide dog programme breed responsive and handler orientated dogs....