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Today is a great day!!!! I love my work!
Sophie I will let you into a secret I love my job:) ! especially on days like today! This morning I was working with Sophie, Nessa, Leo,...
Aug 18, 20104 min read


Update on Betty training!
Betty learning to skateboard! Betty is getting hairy!! Betty has the best sense of humour, I think she is constantly laughing at life!...
Aug 16, 20102 min read


Do you know of a really good home for Max?
The following is written by Linda who I worked with recently with a rescue dog called Max, he really is a darling dog and deserves a very...
Aug 15, 20102 min read
Listen to Avril on BBC Essex radio on the i player
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00966b6/Steve_Scruton_10_08_2010/ Here is the link for the radio show, it didn’t show yesterday but...
Aug 12, 20101 min read


Update on Pie’s training, Betty and life at Barbary!
You must have thought I had forgotten the blog! But no just busy training my dogs and my clients, there are just not enough hours in a...
Aug 11, 20103 min read
Are you for or against the new permanent dog agility site at Thorley Park near Bishop Stortford?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?searchPhrase=agility+for+dogs I recently visited the new dog equipment in Thorley Park and...
Aug 3, 20101 min read
Comment from Cathy about Vets!
Below is the contents of an email I received from Catherine, it is here with her permission! Catherine thought I might not think it...
Aug 3, 20102 min read
Naughty Pie!
Pie was so naughty last night, yes really naughty! I had arranged a session in Dunmow Park with a client that I have known for some time,...
Jul 30, 20105 min read
More visitors, Bronte visits Betty and Pie!
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Betty had a busy week with Smarty her brother visiting one day and the next Bronte, the Border Collie...
Jul 28, 20101 min read
Dennis and Smarty come to visit Betty!
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Maggie brought Smarty and Dennis to visit! Smarty is Betty’s brother and a lot bigger than Betty! I...
Jul 23, 20101 min read
Panorama thursday night TV – Medivet
If you saw the Panorama programme on Medivet I am sure you were all feeling sick too! I do know some of my clients use practices owned by...
Jul 23, 20102 min read


Betty and wheels and being a sheepdog!
Betty is mostly Border Collie, which means the herding instinct is strong for her! The first signs of this with Betty, and a lot of...
Jul 21, 20102 min read


Tye and Kaycie are very clever!!
Vikki Stone kindly sent in some photo’s of her Border Collies, and what great ones they are!! Thank you so much Vikki! I love the canoe...
Jul 19, 20101 min read


Bee stings, Nessa and Betty!
Nessa with a swollen face after her sting 😦 Poor Nessa, another shot of the swelling! 😦 How Nessa looks normally! As luck would have it...
Jul 16, 20102 min read


Betty feeding, cupboards and bowls!
Betty catching up on a walk! I am really chuckling as I think and write this one 🙂 I am constantly amazed by dogs, how quickly they...
Jul 13, 20102 min read


My book, Betty and doorways!
Me and Betty and cuddle time! Betty, silly ears tell me she is teething! I have to say I am thoroughly enjoying this great weather!! Not...
Jul 12, 20102 min read


Update on Dennis!
Dennis and Maggie, performing at Saffron Walden Talent as guests!! I am sure you wall remember about Dennis competing on Andrew Lloyd...
Jul 8, 20101 min read
Comment from Teresa!
Hi Avril, I just had to let you know how much I have been enjoying the progress of Betty, she is adorable, the daily updates you are...
Jul 8, 20101 min read


What Betty taught the dog trainer!
Betty learning to sit and down High five! Betty watching me! Well this blog is really an exciting one for me to write, I am so excited by...
Jul 6, 20103 min read
The puppy class at work and play!
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The stars of this show are Lisa and Teddy (Bichon cross Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Hilary and...
Jul 5, 20101 min read
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