Re: Long lines Long lines are excellent training tools, though they can be tricky to manage in undergrowth. I think you are sensible to use one...
Re: Allergies I would probably switch him to raw chicken first, gradually reducing kibble and increasing chicken over three or four days, then...
Re: Allergies Hi Barbara, sorry to hear Riley is still unwell. Do you know if he has been tested for Giardia? That can cause persistent, chronic...
Re: what's the silliest thing your lab has done? Priceless :D
Re: Stopping an action? It is just persistence really. He is a determined little chap, but not as determined as you. :D The clicker is simply a...
Re: Jumping Up? Hi Jez There is no way around practicing in order to train a dog to respond to any kind of cue or signal. Without practicing it...
Re: Is it normal please My four year old, Tess thinks that bedtime is about 7:30pm. She is not interested in doing anything other than lie in her...
Re: Help - we have made so much progress but it all unravels when he sees a dog Hi there and welcome to the forum. Good for you for taking on a...
Remember Dozer? The labrador attacked by a pack of dogs in his own garden? The badly injured labrador belongs to Deborah Bowler who is...
Another great reason to get a labrador (If you are single that is!) ;D A survey has found that labradors rank in the top five dog breeds, that a...
Re: Switching to raw That's dogs for you! ;D
Re: Switching to raw Hi Kate, I know that some people do mix the two, but personally I don't believe in feeding 'a bit' of raw. So, I would...
Re: Switching to raw Sounds like Barney is a dog of many talents! :D Part two is out today Switching to Raw Part Two
Re: Switching to raw Hi kate, if you feed cooked rabbit or fish, you will need to remove all bones. Could be fiddly. Mackerel are fine raw but...
The article has been updated now and added to the main site here I have added my thoughts on Barbara's question. What do other's think?
Re: Entropion Hi Kate, sorry to hear Sam has eye trouble. I have never had a dog with entropion but might also be inclined to go with the older...
Re: Stopping an action? It sounds as though you have made some progress. And you may well have 'trained' him to put his paw on the sofa for a...
Re: Pulling on the lead progress...? Have you read this Jez? How to stop your labrador pulling on the lead
Re: Sam with his rosette today What a lovely photo, and a very handsome boy! ;D
Re: How to get a really reliable recall Hi Jez The publication date is 23rd July, but I don't know how closely the publishers will stick to this....
