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The Dogfather: Lexi the total reject

The Dogfather: Lexi the total reject

Lexi came to us as the last resort having been ejected from FOUR previous classes for her anti social behaviour.
It didn't take long to establish the…
Barlow's Beef: It's time straight talking and truth replaced obfuscation and deceit

Barlow's Beef: It's time straight talking and truth replaced obfuscation and deceit

I think most would agree that these are dangerous and uncertain times. For those born after the Cuban Missile crisis of 1962 this is the most unstable…
The Dogfather: Resolve your dog problems in 15 minutes

The Dogfather: Resolve your dog problems in 15 minutes

Good news for all those owners who can't understand or resolve their dog problems. On March 26/27 we kick off our summer itinerary with back-to-back Dog…
Barlow's Beef: Surely it's time we gave independents an opportunity?

Barlow's Beef: Surely it's time we gave independents an opportunity?

Do you remember the withdrawal of community bobbies following the 'police officers on the street don't catch criminals' mantra of the early 80s? You will…
The Dogfather: Do I go home today?

The Dogfather: Do I go home today?

My family brought me home today cradled in their arms,They cuddled me and smiled and kept me safe and warmThey played with me for hours and showered me…
Barlow's Beef: Handforth residents are not easily duped

Barlow's Beef: Handforth residents are not easily duped

If you knew you were going to upset the company on whom you relied for your employment, you would probably think very carefully about it. You'd want to…
The Dogfather: From devil dog to darling dog in minutes

The Dogfather: From devil dog to darling dog in minutes

Trixy is one of my favourite pupils. She loves to retrieve a ball and whenever I have a spare minute I play with her. Sometimes I hide a number of tennis…
Barlow's Beef: Do you recall The Big Society?

Barlow's Beef: Do you recall The Big Society?

Do you recall The Big Society; education, education, education; we are all in this together and the catastrophic Weapons of Mass Destruction? Are we now…
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The Dogfather: Changing behaviour problems with the magic pill

The Dogfather: Changing behaviour problems with the magic pill

" I have two terriers that fight each other and are very aggressive to other dogs and I need you to sort them out," said a caller earlier this week. I…
Barlow's Beef: Another smack in the face for Wilmslow residents

Barlow's Beef: Another smack in the face for Wilmslow residents

Sometimes I wonder if there is any point trying to comprehend any decision Cheshire East make. 'Huge disappointment as town's views have been ignored…
From Rags to Bitches: Pack instinct and a curly lip

From Rags to Bitches: Pack instinct and a curly lip

Each week we are serialising Vic Barlow's new book From Rags to Bitches on wilmslow.co.uk . Here is the fifth chapter. If you missed previous chapters…
Barlow's Beef: When is a 'saving' not a 'saving'

Barlow's Beef: When is a 'saving' not a 'saving'

Do you remember those childish riddles we loved as kids? When is a door not a door etc.? I was reminded of them when I saw this week's statement from…
From Rags to Bitches: What's love got to do with it?

From Rags to Bitches: What's love got to do with it?

Each week we are serialising Vic Barlow's new book From Rags to Bitches on wilmslow.co.uk . Here is the fifth chapter. If you missed previous chapters…
Barlow's Beef: What will be the diet fad of 2017?

Barlow's Beef: What will be the diet fad of 2017?

I bumped into the 20 year-old daughter of an ex neighbour today. We stopped and chatted about families and who was doing what. She's always been a pretty…
From Rags to Bitches: : Uncle Bill and Dago

From Rags to Bitches: : Uncle Bill and Dago

Each week we are serialising Vic Barlow's new book From Rags to Bitches on wilmslow.co.uk . Here is the third chapter. If you missed previous chapters…
Barlow's Beef: Trump That!

Barlow's Beef: Trump That!

I watched the inauguration of President Obama in 2009 mesmerised by his soaring oratory of hope and optimism. I knew then Barak Obama would be a very…
From Rags to Bitches: Rex hits the trail

From Rags to Bitches: Rex hits the trail

Each week we are serialising Vic Barlow's new book From Rags to Bitches on wilmslow.co.uk . Here is the third chapter. If you missed previous chapters…