Recently, I’ve noticed more and more that people don’t really understand what having a bitch in season means and the effects that can have both on your bitch and other dogs as well.The effects on other dogs can be surprising and often catches owners out.. Other Bitches. Other bitches, particularly those that are entire themselves, …

Wishing everyone of you a very merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. I hope each of you gets all that you need. Im looking forward to training with you during 2026.

I’m sure every dog owner knows about chocolate and how it’s poisonous – the darker the chocolate the worse for your dog – there are a few others that may not be as well known. Its worth keeping an eye, especially with all the festivities going on, to make sure that none of these are …

Like it or not fireworks are going to be around for the foreseeable future. it’s not just November the fifth either. They start around mid October and carry on through Christmas, into New Year and a whole heap of other reasons as well.b Of course they have various degrees of impact on our dogs too. …

Limber tail can be distressing to see. It’s normally seen in thin tailed dogs – Vizslas, German Shorthaired Pointers, Weimaraners etc and in common with its name often seen after swimming, particularly in cold water. Although it often looks serious, and can cause considerable distress to your dog it’ll only last a few days. A …

After Deer birthing season has finished (May, June and July) dogs are now allowed off lead again in the Royal Parks. Its nice to be back.

Every dog thats going to be used as a shooting dog is going to need introducing to shot during their training. There are several ways of doing this, we’ll look at each one from a dog trainer’s point of view. Please remember though nothing in this post constitutes legal advice. Get this wrong and you …

You’ve offered a dog a second home. I mean whole heartedly bloody well done. There may well be hundred’s of reasons why your dog needs a second home from a happy home where, sadly, the owners health has taken an unexpected turn to those dogs who’ve sadly been abused in Southern Europe. I think, no …

Along with many other breeds, many dogs that retrieve guard their resources both from each other and in some cases their owner as well. What is it and how does it manifest itself. A dog who resource guards. It often manifests itself as a dog growling or otherwise being aggressive. That aggression can be directed …

It’s no secret that I love dogs. I have three much to my wife’s chagrin. All three are Hungarian Vizslak and very loving dogs. with their own personality’s and each of them needs a very different approach to get the best out of them.Seeing as I enjoy talking about them I thought I’d write a …