What is the attraction of snow to a dog

Bobby, my first residential training guest of 2015, loves trying to catch snowballs. This 9 mth old Border Collie is a model pupil and is really learning...
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Puppy Training Tips

Leash WalkingMost of us need to walk with our dogs on leash, at least occasionally. And if walks are your dogs primary outlet for exercise, youll be taking...
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Everyday Opportunities

One day last week I was strolling through the park with my trusty sidekick Hayley. Although I usually try to take in the walk as Hayley does (enjoying...
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Playtime at Cumbria Dog Training

At first glance, the photo of Tilly showing her teeth will never encourage owners to home board their dogs with me. But things are not what they seem,...
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Great dog food

I have run the gambit of dog foods with Jasmine since I got her six years ago.  I first started with foods loaded with grains and corn and a ton...
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Be a Good Parent to Your Dog

Today was the first day of school (ever) for my little twin girls. They are just about two and a half years old, and my wife and I were both excited and...
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Ive gone back to school

Annie is now 5 months old and being a Clumber Spaniel, shes been blessed with a wonderful sense of smell.  With the help of two members of the mountain...
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5 Tips For Doing In Home Behavior Sessions

Private in-home behavior sessions are what I do most and what I most enjoy as a dog trainer. They enable me to better assess the situation, see the dog...
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DogTraining Classes

BIPDT Security Dog Handlers Course We offer two routes towards achieving the British Institute Of Professional Dog Trainers Security Dog Handlers...
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Paul has found the kitchen

My blog has been quiet for a few days due to me being struck down by a virus which confined me to bed for the better part of a week. In truth I cant remember...
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Puppy Training Socializing With Other Dogs

Image by Nemos great uncle via FlickrNow that your Puppy is growing a little, its time to go out into the world, and walk your new Puppy. A trip to the...
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The “He’s a Rescue Dog” Syndrome

The first thing I say to anyone who is inquiring about my services as a dog behaviorist is, “tell me about your dog.” All too often the first sentence...
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The Little Things

Life moves at the speed of life. It doesn’t wait for you to catch and won’t give you more time if you haven’t finished everything you need to get done....
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Now where did I put that tennis ball

Lucys place on my residential training course has been taken by Darcy, a Weimaraner. Darcy is in for a month and joins Bonnie and Millie, who arrived...
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Its been rather wet

The recent weather has dominated things at Toddle Cottage, as the photograph further down shows. The rain and floods are one thing but when the winds...
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Meet some fantastic guests!

TillyTilly is a fabulous litte dog, who, after a nervous start, has really come out of herself . And her best friend ? A certain Chihuahua !In full flowComing...
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Its All Fun and Games

To your dog every single second is a chance to have some fun. For a dog, life in general, is really all about fun. That’s all your dog wants, and most...
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Have I got Chihuahua blood in me

A strange question I know but the last few days Ive felt a little like my Chihuahua Honey, who suddenly goes round and round trying to catch her tail....
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How To Stop Puppy Biting Training Puppies Not to Bite

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Still here !

Ive not posted anything for a surprisingly long time so thought I better sort myself out !Needless to say Ive been very busy with training and home visits.A...
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One of the best ways to get more clients for your dog training business

Want to see how $60 continually gets me clients year after year? This simple and inexpensive advertising pays off regularly for me [VIDEO POST]. http://businessofdogtraining.com/the-best-60/...
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The Lowther Show as seen by Paul

Having been given a ticket for the show, I arrived with my camera to take a couple of photos of Janet, expecting her to be busy giving out her leaflets...
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Honeys happy in the sunshine

Meet two dogs who were happy over very different aspects of the weather today. Honey is a sun worshipper while Chester adores water. He is therefore in...
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