It’s been quite a fortnight here at the training centre. We have had some tremendous weather conditions to cope with. Apart from seeing...

Ask for professional help when you need it

Okay why did you get this particular dog? So many of us are wrapped up in our lives trying to get it right for our dogs by training,...

Take things slowly with your new rescue

Just been out into our secure field to give our dogs a run and despite the wind and rain, they loved being outdoor with us. But they...

I have been a dog trainer for over 40 years after working with my first and second dogs at a local dog club. I soon became involved with...

Don’t worry, many owners feel this which is why I always encourage new owners to keep a diary so that they can see the progress that they...

Some useful tips from the South Downs Dog Trainer As someone who has worked with many thousands of dogs and their owners, and owned well...

Since dogs don’t talk, spoken language isn’t as important to them as it is to people. While they can learn what certain words mean, dogs...

Since we moved back to the country I have been reminded once again of the importance of having control of dogs around livestock and...