Just to let you know I am on BBC Essex Radio between 2pm and 4pm next Tuesday 1st December, or you can catch it on the pod from the BBC...

Many owners take exception to me repelling their dogs advances, as if I am the anti-social one for not wanting their dog jumping all over...

As dog owners I believe we all have a responsibility to help members of the public that are afraid of dogs, not by pushing our dogs at...

This last weekend I attended a horse weekend with the Parelli’s, what an inspiration they are and not just to horse owners! As a dog...

The best time to train your dog or mine 🙂 is when he/she is hungry and when they have been alone for a time, for example if you have...

The finished foot! Pie had a trim today, he is of the age (3) when he is getting extra hairy feet! Some breeds get hairier all over but...

Dogs, babies and children Having a new baby is an exciting and a scary time for Mum and Dad, only new parents can really know how...

Why puppies/dogs like crates: Used well, crates become a place of sanctuary and refuge for puppies and older dogs, somewhere to hide when...

The Art of racing in the rain by “Garth Stein ” is a great read, I loved this book! Not just another dog story but really uplifting, if...

I cannot believe that I have found a blog that recommends electric collars for dogs! Using an electric collar to train a dog is not only...

Bonfire night is a nightmare for some dog owners every year, this is aggravated by fireworks getting louder and the period on time that...

Toilet training Dogs do want to be clean! Toilet training a young puppy takes time and effort from the owner, and is not an easy task,...

"The Pie" looking gorgeous! Yes he has one blue eye! whenever we are out everyone comments “he has one blue eye” I wonder if they think I...

Arabella's puppy now doing well in the show ring! Dogs are pack animals, which is why they live so well with us in our family units,...

an excerpt from my upcoming book “following the lead” My family background Both of my parents were townies! Animals did not play any part...

My first day with a blog page, I am still playing with the set up and loading pictures maybe tomorrow I will actually write something of...