So, OK, your dog bites, or tries to… It’s bad. Or does it pull on the lead? Tries to run away? Barks incessantly? Does not like … the list goes on. This is my working week answering the phone. – What can I do for you? – “I have this dog / s and the … read more
As most of the things our dogs learn are based on associations, I am sure you would agree that developing positive ones would be everyone’s first choice – whether you want your dog to start liking the postman, make friends with the next-door neighbour, or stop chasing that crow… You can, and unfortunately are often … read more
Each person asking this question sincerely believes their situation is so unique, that it requires if not the Nobel Prize and a mention in London Times, then at least a consultation with the top behaviourist or an individual session with a known trainer who will hopefully be able to understand where the problem is coming … read more
Reward that we so religiously offer our trainees does not necessarily carry some value. It usually does, but only when the dog behaves in an attentive and sensitive manner and asks for permission or instruction to pull away. If a dog willingly follows and independently makes a decision to maintain contact, it values the outcomes … read more
At times I begin to wonder whether those morons bringing more and more restrictions on looking after a number of dogs compared to an individually owned pet have a point. What if such a thing exists? And dogs being one step away from turning wild and ripping us to shreds just because they are in … read more
For any animal to respond to given sign stimuli it must be behaviourally significant, and the discrimination in this test must be meaningful to warrant measurable behaviour response… (Shettleworth, 2010). What this means for dog training is this: If a handler that has her dog restrained does not react to her dog’s unwanted behaviour (such … read more
Thursday, 13 October: 7–10 pm At: 1st Barnet Scout Hut, Priory Grove, off Westcombe Drive, Barnet, EN5 2BE Spectator tickets are £15 each, under 16 – £8 Mary is is one of the UK’s dog trainers with a worldwide following, winner of almost every accolade in Agility and Obedience including four Crufts Championship wins and the … read more
You are all invited! We’d love to see you there. Timetable will be published shortly. Can’t wait!
24-30 July – booking is on! Boot Camp 2016 is now ready for booking!! Capstone Country Park in Gillingham is once again hosting us from Sunday 24th July until Saturday 30th July. A unique opportunity to spend time with your dog(s) in the glorious countryside and join in lots of canine related activities. These will include obedience, … read more
16 April, Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm, Cabbages & Frocks Dog Day Afternoon, St Marylebone Parish Church Grounds, Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 5BA Competitions 2.30pm onwards; Free Admission Competition Judges: Chamois Rose-Wood of the Independent Rob Alleyne of Dog Owners club and seen on BBC3 “Dog Borstal” The Good Boy Dog School display will be on at 12noon & … read more