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On or Off Lead? Revisited

A revisit to a blog I did back in 2021, while I write up some new blogs on what Zeke and I have been up to this year. We’ve continued scent training, albeit it’s 121 training while I look for a club. I remember how Jake and Leo loved mixing with team dogs at Flyball, and Zeke doesn’t do as much of that. I’m posting this today because I’ve noticed that off lead dogs are more of a problem that ever. Too many dogs with

Past Blogs

Catching up

I’m conscious I haven’t been updating my blog, life has been very busy. Working in a full time contract role, rather than short term interim

September

I’ve noticed the darker evenings and mornings. I don’t mind the seasons changing, not that I can do much about it, but I do miss

Maturity

Zeke has flourished through puppyhood and adolescence, and I can honestly say he has grown up well. Of course, he is a Labrador so will

Summer Holidays

An energetic Labrador, who is also jet black, can be a bit of a challenge when the weather is hot. Zeke doesn’t seem to notice

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About Me

I’m a certified animal behaviourist and qualified dog trainer, but the primary purpose of this blog isn’t about training. The aim of this blog is to share what I’ve learnt from my own dogs over the years, and if it helps you in any way with yours then that would be a great outcome.

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