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The Dogfather
Tuesday 29
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December 2015
Tue 29
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Dec 2015
The Dogfather: Get the family together and agree on house rules
When I do a home assessment visit I'm frequently baffled by the confusion of rules and commands families apply to their dogs. I often have to guess what…
Tuesday 22
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December 2015
Tue 22
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Dec 2015
The Dogfather: How 'devil’ dogs put me on the map
Can I take the opportunity to thank all those dogs who came along to my Behaviour Clinics and trusted me with their issues. I owe these guys a lot. It…
Tuesday 15
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December 2015
Tue 15
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Dec 2015
The Dogfather: Don't change the rules at Christmas
Christmas is upon us. It's the time of goodwill, bonhomie and... visitors.This is the time to demonstrate your leadership credentials. Ask your visitors…
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Tuesday 8
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December 2015
Tue 8
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Dec 2015
The Dogfather: Don't make a life commitment on someone else's behalf
We are on our way to the Big Day. Shoppers are scurrying around buying gifts and Googling like their life depends on it. All hoping they surprise relatives…
Tuesday 1
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December 2015
Tue 1
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Dec 2015
The Dogfather: Why Donald Trump is no match for any dog
I have a little exercise for you this week. I want you to observe the behaviour of dogs belonging to homeless people. The assortment of terriers, spaniels…
Tuesday 24
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November 2015
Tue 24
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Nov 2015
The Dogfather: Training DVDs
A lady owner being dragged along the footpath I was walking today shook her head in exasperation and yelled: "I wish my dog was like yours." "It can be...…
Tuesday 17
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November 2015
Tue 17
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Nov 2015
The Dogfather: Can you teach my dog to bite?
I receive many requests from dog owners in a typical week so I am rarely surprised. I was however, dumbfounded when my phone rang and a lady asked if…
Tuesday 10
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November 2015
Tue 10
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Nov 2015
The Dogfather: Barbara and Cassie
This week Barbara (the lady in the above photo) became the first handler to be awarded Lifetime Honorary membership of Team Dogfather. Barbara, age 86,…
Tuesday 3
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November 2015
Tue 3
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Nov 2015
The Dogfather: All dog behaviour is learned in the home
I read a story this week of a man who survived 55 days drifting in the open sea by catching rainwater in his cap. I'm beginning to feel the same dealing…
Tuesday 27
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October 2015
Tue 27
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Oct 2015
The Dogfather: When silence is not golden!
I was walking the Pack along a quiet hillside path yesterday when a large dog appeared trotting slowly in the opposite direction. I watched carefully…
Tuesday 20
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October 2015
Tue 20
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Oct 2015
The Dogfather: Frankie says relax
Almost every day I meet young dogs who can retrieve, hunt, roll over on command, beg, shake hands, jump fences, catch a ball in the air and lots of other…
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Tuesday 13
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October 2015
Tue 13
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Oct 2015
The Dogfather: Fat dogs are not hip
I can understand why dog owners make mistakes in their training; it's a learning curve. I can even understand when they choose a dog totally unsuitable…
Tuesday 6
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October 2015
Tue 6
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Oct 2015
The Dogfather: No laughing matter
Dog's have been observing us for centuries. They may not know (or care) how much we earn or what we have planned for Christmas but they can read us better…
Tuesday 29
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September 2015
Tue 29
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Sep 2015
The Dogfather: Creatures of habit
Every day I listen patiently as owners describe their dogs. It usually starts with a glowing eulogy followed by a 'but' after which come the perceived…
Tuesday 22
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September 2015
Tue 22
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Sep 2015
The Dogfather: Solve your dog problems now
I met a lady today being dragged around the park by her boxer dog. She was hanging on for dear life as it lunged towards my pack. "He's very strong,"…
Tuesday 15
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September 2015
Tue 15
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Sep 2015
The Dogfather: And they call it puppy love ...
All our new autumn puppies will be starting their training this month. It's always an exciting event when a new batch of puppies come to class. It's a…
Tuesday 8
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September 2015
Tue 8
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Sep 2015
The Dogfather: No dog should spend its entire life under stress
Sometimes a dog comes along to my behaviour clinics that just has to be saved. The little Jack Russell you see in the photo above is just such a dog.…
Tuesday 1
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September 2015
Tue 1
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Sep 2015
The Dogfather: How good is your relationship with your dog?
Does your family pooch have a training problem or a relationship problem? I work with lots of dogs who will simply not sit, stay or walk to heel for their…
Tuesday 25
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August 2015
Tue 25
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Aug 2015
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The Dogfather: Urgent help for you and your dog
A massive thanks to all those dogs who attended last Saturday's Behaviour Clinic and trusted me to help them with their issues. We had a few instant successes,…
Tuesday 18
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August 2015
Tue 18
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Aug 2015
The Dogfather: Congleton Park Behaviour Clinic
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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