Hi Emily, I had concerns about the amount of socialisation my girl had with other dogs so, on the recommendation of a friend who had done a...
Hello, My girl is now 4 years old and things have been ok in the night for years, just the occasional need for a night-time toilet break but...
Thanks @suze12, what you say really strikes a chord with me. I need to go back to basics with training but - yes, I am hard on myself because all...
Hello Naya, yes please, sounds great! Can we private message one another? I am eager to know whereabouts you are in relation to me as Swindon is...
Hello all, I have a really bouncy 2 year old labrador who is looking to spend time off-lead, preferably with new pals from time to time, in the...
Yes, I do visit a secure dog field but not every day, that would be the ideal - and of course there is a cost attached. While I have 10 mins I...
Thank you for this, I have checked it out and I know the places in my area - lots of dogs and walkers around, so ok up to a point, nowhere I can...
You are correct, she does not get a chance to be with other dogs in new and exciting situations; I suppose I feel afraid that she'll either run...
Thanks for this - though I am slightly envious as you live in the Yorkshire Dales, such a beautiful part of the world (OH is a Yorkshireman)!! I...
That is what I want... perhaps I just need to find the right trainer for me, rather than Lily. I don't find it easy as I doubt myself when under...
Haha yes, fingers crossed this is the case :D let me know how that goes! But seriously, whilst I am glad I'm not alone in this situation, I am...
No problem, I use the term as it appears to be something people are now saying in the UK too :P for some reason! I will check out the UK site -...
MF thank you so much for the words of encouragement :) I will persevere but it is so hard when you think you're doing well, then BAM! Either...
Hi everyone, thank you for the replies, a few things to think about. KateinCornwall I feel that 1-1 training may be the way forward initially...
Hello all, I haven't been on the forum for a while so I hope everyone is well. We have been trying to keep things calm and low-key on the dog...
Oh and only praising for good behaviour - definitely do that :)
Hi there, I do feel for you. I agree with Naya - she is absolutely right. I am no expert but as owner of a boisterous, almost 2 year old...
We used to use Frontline for flea and ticks and and Milbemax for regular worming but I wanted to try something more natural, so bought some Billy...
Re: Halti hoohah! This is a very timely post for me. My 10 mth old Lily is a puller/lunger and my gun dog trainer suggested using her slip lead...
