Zela’s journey at 16 months

Zela’s journey at 16 months

I would like to share how transformative Morag’s input was for me and my dog Zela. When I adopted her, I was told she was a happy, healthy and well socialized dog. The reality was very different. From day one Zela was too scared to move. She was too scared to eat. She...
What should we expect from puppies?

What should we expect from puppies?

I love this quote from Dog Communication who, like us, work with reactive, anxious, aggressive and nervous dogs.  Never has this been more true that with all the puppies that have been acquired during lockdown ! We are receiving lots of enquiries from people about...
The Tale of a Rescue Dog

The Tale of a Rescue Dog

Some readers will know that I am a trustee of the Bedlington Terrier Rescue Foundation (BTRF). This came about through an emergency foster of a really super dog three years ago. At the beginning of the lockdown period, BTRF was contacted about a young bitch in the...
Gelert’s Spring 2020 Update

Gelert’s Spring 2020 Update

Over the winter, everything tends to slow down – that’s very normal in nature, and a good example for us to follow for our own well being.  This past winter, I have spent a great deal of time reading, learning and thinking very hard about the future of my...
Dogs Helping Kids – a unique charity

Dogs Helping Kids – a unique charity

About 18 months ago, I was invited to be assessed with a view to being an Approved Trainer for the charity Dogs Helping Kids. This came about in rather an odd way !  I was approached by someone who was already training with Dogs Helping Kids, and was struggling with a...
Saying No to Your Dog

Saying No to Your Dog

“No” is probably the most overused word in dog training !  And it doesn’t tell our dogs anything remotely useful, either,  I wrote about this for Cotswold RAW earlier this summer. Read more on the Cotswold RAW blog HERE. Do you find yourself telling...