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Vic Barlow
Tuesday 30
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August 2016
Tue 30
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Aug 2016
The Dogfather: Is your dog really under control?
I sent Cobra my fast eager Labrador out for a long retrieve this morning. He went off at full speed and was about 100 meters away when an unaccompanied…
Tuesday 23
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August 2016
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Aug 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Why I'm ranting for Britain
I opened my BBC News app this morning and read a headline that made my quite angry. I'm not by nature an angry person but the banner headline shouting…
Tuesday 23
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August 2016
Tue 23
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Aug 2016
The Dogfather: Every dog deserves a chance to be happy
Updated: 1pm Saturday 27th August - Having had a look at the sodden car park and the weather forecast for Sunday organisers have taken the decision to…
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Tuesday 16
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August 2016
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Aug 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Will Cheshire East please stop 'saving' us money?
In 2011 Cheshire East endeavoured to save taxpayers money by building their own waste transfer station in Lyme Green instead of paying contractors to…
Tuesday 16
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August 2016
Tue 16
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Aug 2016
The Dogfather: You cannot rehabilitate a troubled dog with affection
What an eclectic mix of dogs came along to last weekend's Behaviour Clinic. Some didn't know how to deal with the world around them... others thought…
Tuesday 9
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August 2016
Tue 9
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Aug 2016
Barlow's Beef: Can we do 'pay as you go' for CEC top execs?
When David Parr became chief executive of the old Macclesfield Borough Council in 2001 he radically changed the management structure appointing his own…
Tuesday 9
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August 2016
Tue 9
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Aug 2016
The Dogfather: Never write off your dog
On a recent home visit the frustrated owner of an unruly young pup said, "I don't know what's wrong with this dog it's driving me crazy. My other dog…
Tuesday 2
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August 2016
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Aug 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Let's kick some donkey's bottom
As a lifelong student of the English language I'm always intrigued by the introduction of new words and phrases into the lexicon. Americans are brilliantly…
Tuesday 2
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August 2016
Tue 2
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Aug 2016
The Dogfather: Living with anxiety and despair is a very poor option
My senior dog Murphy is 13 years old next month. When he lost his hearing some months ago he lost his confidence around other dogs and became very nervous…
Tuesday 26
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July 2016
Tue 26
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Jul 2016
Barlow's Beef: Warning do not voice an opinion
What's happened to free speech in our country? I've never witnessed so much vitriol aimed at anyone brave (or foolhardy enough) to voice an opinion. It's…
Tuesday 26
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July 2016
Tue 26
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Jul 2016
The Dogfather: Is this the world's most committed dog trainer?
Who is this fashion icon who rocks up every Saturday at training class? Nothing unusual about a lady with a German Shepherd except this lady is 87 years-old…
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Tuesday 19
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July 2016
Tue 19
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Jul 2016
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Barlow's Beef: What a complete and utter shambles
What's happening in Westminster post referendum? Looks like they're doing some old party dance: You put your Boris in, your Boris outIn out in out shake…
Tuesday 19
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July 2016
Tue 19
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Jul 2016
The Dogfather: Understanding your dog's true personality
When you chose to adopt a dog from an animal shelter it's natural to want to know its history. The staff do their best to be helpful but they can only…
Tuesday 12
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July 2016
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Jul 2016
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Barlow's Beef: We are all in this together
Remember the financial collapse of 2009 when David Cameron declared: "We are all in this together which is why we'll freeze public sector pay for all…
Tuesday 12
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July 2016
Tue 12
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Jul 2016
The Dogfather: Are you a screamer?
I went to a job recently where a family were distraught at their dog's over excited unruly behaviour. Whilst I was listening to what dad had to say mum…
Tuesday 5
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July 2016
Tue 5
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Jul 2016
Barlow's Beef: Public enemy number one for over a century
I did some research recently into public complaints to councils over the past century. As you would expect they have changed considerably over the years…
Tuesday 5
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July 2016
Tue 5
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Jul 2016
The Dogfather: Dogs don't care how rich you are
I meet some really nice people when I'm out with my pack. They talk about their favourite walks and holidays they've taken with their dogs. They seldom…
Tuesday 28
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June 2016
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Jun 2016
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Barlow's Beef: The problem with democracy
Unlike public 'consultations' where the end result is decided before the process begins. The problem with true democracy for politicians is it states…
Tuesday 28
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June 2016
Tue 28
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Jun 2016
The Dogfather: Are you your dog's problem?
A huge thank you to everyone who came to my recent behaviour clinics. We raised a heap of money for animal charities and helped some very stressed out…
Tuesday 21
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June 2016
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Jun 2016
The Dogfather: Bring me your 'problem' dog
What are you doing on Sunday June 26? If you live in Alderley Edge you are probably going to the Alderley Village Fete at the cricket club. If you don't…
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