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The Dogfather
Tuesday 24
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May 2016
Tue 24
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May 2016
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The Dogfather: Daisy Dog 2006-2016
Daisy came to us in 2012 from a family who no longer wanted her. I was sure I could find her a loving home and I did... ours. Despite her alleged 'running…
Tuesday 17
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May 2016
Tue 17
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May 2016
The Dogfather: Puppy love
Most of the serious dog behaviour issues I deal with could have been easily avoided had the owner known where their dog was heading. Almost all dog behaviour…
Tuesday 10
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May 2016
Tue 10
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May 2016
The Dogfather: A chance to solve your dog behaviour issues
If you are one of those dog owners who missed my previous Behaviour Clinics and have messaged me to find out when the next one occurs I have good news.…
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May 2016
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May 2016
The Dogfather: Trust works both ways with dogs
After three sessions with an unruly Staffie I asked his owner why she was so tense. "I don't trust him," she replied and right there was the answer for…
Tuesday 26
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April 2016
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Apr 2016
The Dogfather: "I know it's me .... I know it's me"
I hear this comment from frustrated dog owners every day but they rarely mean it. What they are looking for is a quick fix to their dog's behaviour problem. …
Tuesday 19
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April 2016
Tue 19
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Apr 2016
The Dogfather: For busy dog owners our June masterclass may be the answer
If, like many other owners, you struggle to find time in your weekly schedule to train your dog I may have the answer. On Saturday and Sunday June 11/12…
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April 2016
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Apr 2016
The Dogfather: Learning to read your dog
I was asked to accompany a new family on their selection of a rescue dog today. They had made their decision on a previous visit and wanted me to confirm…
Tuesday 5
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April 2016
Tue 5
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Apr 2016
The Dogfather: My Dog Behaviour Clinic comes to Wilmslow
There are some days in life that are truly memorable. I experienced such a day last Saturday at my Congleton Dog Behaviour Clinic where over two-dozen…
Tuesday 29
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March 2016
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Mar 2016
The Dogfather: Do you have a problem dog?
I was running a Behaviour Clinic in Astbury Mere two years ago when I received a call from a distressed owner on her way to see me. "Help me, my dog won't…
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March 2016
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Mar 2016
The Dogfather: A real chance to resolve your dog's behaviour
As most of you know I am on a lifetime mission to improve relationships between owners and their dogs. If you can't find time to attend my classes, read…
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March 2016
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Mar 2016
The Dogfather: Working with difficult dogs
A very wise trainer once told me: "Owners may not get the dog they want but they often get the dog they need." Over the years I have found this to be…
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March 2016
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Mar 2016
The Dogfather: Curing nervous behaviour
I've been working with a Tibetan terrier with nervous issues this week. Tommy hates being groomed and hides whenever a stranger approaches. Faced with…
Tuesday 23
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February 2016
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Feb 2016
The Dogfather: Is your dog barking mad?
A farmer came to see me recently with Jack, his German Shepherd Dog, complaining that he 'never stops barking.' "He's driving me and my missus mad," the…
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February 2016
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Feb 2016
The Dogfather: Silence of the Lambs
Spring is almost upon us and we, as dog owners, have to do better. Attacks on livestock were horrendous last year. There are pictures I could show that…
Tuesday 9
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February 2016
Tue 9
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Feb 2016
The Dogfather: Creatures of routine
At 12 years-old Murphy is my senior dog. He's travelled thousands of miles in the back of my truck, slept in hotel rooms, barns, kennels and sheds without…
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February 2016
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Feb 2016
The Dogfather: Why a muzzle can be your dog's best friend
You don't need a lot of equipment to walk a dog. A collar and simple rope lead is usually enough unless you have an exceptionally strong dog then maybe…
Tuesday 26
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January 2016
Tue 26
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Jan 2016
The Dogfather: Don't overdo the treats
I'm often asked if I use treats to train my dogs and the answer is an unqualified yes. It's the logical way to teach young pups the basic positions of…
Tuesday 19
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January 2016
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Jan 2016
The Dogfather: Why your dog won't come when called
Owners often call me with some overwhelming complaint concerning their dog's behaviour. "My dog will not come back when called," they tell me in utter…
Tuesday 12
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January 2016
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Jan 2016
The Dogfather: What is good for us is not always good for our dogs
Judging by the massive amount of doggie clothing sold this Christmas one has to ask whose needs these owners are fulfilling? This thought was triggered…
Tuesday 5
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January 2016
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Jan 2016
The Dogfather: The dog training minefield
There are a million theories on dog training and they all vary. There's actually a belief in some circles that you should never give your dog a command…
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