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Barlow's Beef: HS2 a miracle waiting to happen

Barlow's Beef: HS2 a miracle waiting to happen

Cheshire East Council has welcomed the announcement by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin that the Government is aiming to bring forward the construction…
The Dogfather: Are you a 'Believer'?

The Dogfather: Are you a 'Believer'?

After two full days of Master Class handlers learned an awful lot about their dogs and even more about themselves."My dog can't/won't do that," was a…
Barlow's Beef: Stupid things I've done

Barlow's Beef: Stupid things I've done

Gazing over my shoulder at an article I was composing on my laptop Mrs B asked, "Why do you keep writing about stupid things other people do? Why not…
The Dogfather: Do I go home today?

The Dogfather: Do I go home today?

(I make no apology for reproducing this anonymous poem I discovered among my dog files. It sums up the plight of many of the dogs I meet in my work) My…
Barlow's Beef: Freedom fighters needed for Cheshire

Barlow's Beef: Freedom fighters needed for Cheshire

Can anyone help me out? Whilst being force-marched inexorably towards a federal Europe the United Kingdom is devolving like a spinning top. Parliaments…
The Dogfather: The power of positive thinking

The Dogfather: The power of positive thinking

Flash, an English bull Terrier, is a formidable character. Owner Gemma told me he was aggressive to other dogs, which wasn't a huge surprise. She had…
Barlow's Beef: If you are going to cheat ... cheat big!

Barlow's Beef: If you are going to cheat ... cheat big!

'Crackdown nets benefit cheat whom fraudulently claimed more than £6600,' announces the headline of a recent article referring to a Wilmslow lady…
The Dogfather: How to get your dog to come when called

The Dogfather: How to get your dog to come when called

The most common complaint I heard at last week's Dog Behaviour Clinic was 'My dog won't come back when I call him/her.' It is mightily frustrating when…
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Barlow's Beef: If you wanna be my council

Barlow's Beef: If you wanna be my council

So tell me what you want, what you really really want.I'll tell you what I want what I really really want. So tell me what you want, what you really really…
The Dogfather: If you have a dog problem help is at hand

The Dogfather: If you have a dog problem help is at hand

A huge thank you to all those dogs that trusted me to deal with their issues at Sunday's Teggs Nose Behaviour Clinic. Some simply suffered from lack of…
Barlow's Beef: This is make-your-mind-up time

Barlow's Beef: This is make-your-mind-up time

Having followed and commented on elections for over two decades the biggest single change I see is political spin. Sadly, conviction politics is all but…
The Dogfather: The Great British Bark-Off

The Dogfather: The Great British Bark-Off

If you have been stressed-out struggling with an unruly dog this article is for you. Sunday May 10 is the start of our 2015 Great British Bark-Off campaign…
The Dogfather: Trust and Respect

The Dogfather: Trust and Respect

It's easy to gain a dog's trust. Winning his respect is another matter. Feeding him, providing water and shelter will soon gain his trust but that doesn't…
Barlow's Beef: It's put-up or shut-up time

Barlow's Beef: It's put-up or shut-up time

Before you decide how to use your vote please take a look at the above photos.Does it make sense to destroy this ancient green field while leaving the…
The Dogfather: Lenny loses his fear

The Dogfather: Lenny loses his fear

Lenny the lurcher had a BIG problem with footballs. How did I know? His owner told me. One bounce of the ball was enough to send Lenny into a quivering…
Barlow's Beef: Resistance is futile at the dentist

Barlow's Beef: Resistance is futile at the dentist

Have you been to the dentist recently? My practice (I hate that word, if there is one thing I don't want it's a trainee dentist) used to be a fairly rudimentary…
The Dogfather: Don't 'kill' your dog with kindness

The Dogfather: Don't 'kill' your dog with kindness

This week a rescue centre asked me to assess a boisterous terrier that was proving impossible to re home. He'd lasted less than a day with his previous…