Re: Older labs and new puppies? Hi there and welcome to the forum, Some oldies really love pups and it gives them a new lease of life. Others,...
Re: New with reward questions I don't think you need to worry on this count. Most traditional gundog trainers will never punish a dog that is...
Re: quick introduction Hi Sarah and welcome to you both! :D
Re: CNM My contacts are mainly breeders, and I guess breeders don't want to talk about it because it is such a potential disaster for them, and...
Re: New with reward questions I think sometimes people coming from pet dog classes can be quite taken aback by lead checks etc that most gundog...
Re: New with reward questions It doesn't normally take too long to 'fade' the frequent use of treats. Gradually start increasing the gaps...
Re: New with reward questions Hi there, and welcome to the forum :D We were talking about this tricky subject earlier today. We don't actually...
Re: Guinness' first gundog training one-to-one Hi Tom, It is very common for traditional gundog trainers to reject the use of food. I was such...
Re: CNM Hi there, and welcome to the forum I am so very sorry to hear that your dog might have CNM, you are obviously aware of how serious the...
Re: What type of food do people recommend please!! Hi Lois, Cheaper foods are not always more economical as they include more fillers and you...
Re: Random photo of Sam Beautiful boy :D
Re: I AM more fun than another lab He looks so grown up! What a very handsome boy :D
Re: Attention new puppy owners! Let your puppy off the lead. Hi Jade, Using a harness is a good idea. That way, she is less likely to...
One of the saddest questions I ever get asked by people with Labrador puppies over 5 or 6 months old, is "When can I let my puppy off the lead" I...
Re: About to buy a puppy..... I think it is fine to summarise a particular breeder's field of interest (eg working or show) and to tell us if...
Re: About to buy a puppy..... Hi Jenny, I haven't heard of the breeder that you name, and don't recognise any of the names as being from...
Re: Dummies?? In this case David I think maybe you were anticipating the direction lady will travel in (ie homewards!) and interrupting her en...
Re: About to buy a puppy..... Hi Jenny and welcome to the forum! :D In addition to Kate's suggestions, I would add that there are good breeders...
Re: Dummies?? Thanks for posting that Heidrun, lovely video :D I have dug out my old article and reprinted it here It isn't aimed at pet...
Re: Worming Hi Sharon, have you talked to your vet about alternatives to advocate? I don't normally use 'spot on' treatments for my dogs....