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The Importance of Nutrition in Working Dogs:
How Goat's Milk Can Aid Hydration As a result of Ezra, my competition Labrador, consuming high quantities of water on training days, I began to think about how this was impacting our performance. He tends to pant quite a bit, often from excitement or overthinking,...
Introducing a new dog to a multi-dog household
Introducing a new dog to a multi-dog household requires careful planning and patience to ensure a smooth transition and to avoid conflicts. Earlier this year I had a rescue dog come into the household and I learnt a lot from the experience. Not every situation will...
Life with a dog with Elbow Dysplasia
These are before and after photos of Wilf’s rehabilitation program after having been diagnosed with Elbow Dysplasia back in July last year. With my physio's careful guidance we have been working together for 7 months now on building him up to be in the best shape he...
Helping out at a local Spaniel Trial
Helping out at a spaniel trial
My first trip to the International Gundog League Retriever Championships 2023
I thought I would share with you my first experience of going to the IGL earlier this week. A friend and partner in crime, Penny Davies, suggested we go along to spectate and make a little holiday of it. I knew we were in for a fun time and it was very exciting to be going to Scotland and we weren’t disappointed.
Gundog Jumping Biomechanics
The reason for writing this article was to support and inspire others who have had issues with dogs who find jumping difficult.
Gundog Training Courses
Have you got a gundog breed at home? Would you like to train him/her for the shooting field, or would you just like to train your dog to a high level? I can help with these scenarios.
Puppy Training Courses
When you first bring a puppy home it can be very exciting but daunting all at the same time, so I am on hand to come and guide you through those key canine development stages to ensure that your puppy grows up to be well-mannered.