Is my dog ready to be walking off lead? It’s probably the question I’m most often asked. I start the recall journey with my own dogs by walking around the house either wearing a treat pouch (cue dogs following me everywhere!) or with treats ‘hidden’ in my pocket. I then
In memory of Kei. On Friday morning we had a visit from Robby, a beautiful Greyhound. We had time for a stroll, some snuggles, and a loaded Licki mat. Robby lives near to us, so Jake and Truly have met him lots of times. Even so, I fitted the door
What a difference springtime makes! Walking Jake and Truly in daylight, birds singing, the smell of cut grass, no mud or wet dog smell at home, and so much more time in the day. Springtime although welcome, can also bring unwanted house guests… fleas and ticks. Vet practices promote monthly
Last weekend we had a little scare. I’ve been projecting chill out vibes for Jake and Truly on our walks all week, but to be honest what happened unsettled me. If you’ve been reading my blog, you know how I feel about dogs. You will also know I take my
I want to share with you today the impact of aging on Jake and Truly. It’s a natural development for all of us, and as with humans there are so many things we can do to support our dogs as they get older. Jake is now 13 and Truly 10.
I’m sure you know that feeling. That all over body ache the day after the first lawn cut of the year, overdoing the spring clean, or the DIY, all spurred on by the sunshine. It won’t be long until we’re all able to travel further afield to enjoy out-door exercise
Having a safe place for your dog to consider their own helps them to settle, and to relax in their own home. It’s a space where your dog can sleep or chill undisturbed (and child free). Jake and Truly like to take their treats to enjoy in their own beds.
Training starts and ends with you from the day your new dog arrives. It doesn’t matter whether you have a puppy or an older dog, training lasts for the duration of their life time. I’m always training with Jake and Truly, it’s how I build up trust and maintain my
A well trained and socialised dog is a happy dog. Jake was initially a working dog. Thanks to his previous handler Jake arrived with me at 9 months, well socialised with other dogs, and had been exposed to pretty much everything outside the home. He was (and is) a balanced
On Tuesday our Vet James was on TV (as the programme’s resident Vet) demonstrating First Aid techniques for wound management, and what to keep in your dog’s first aid kit. James’ dog Ollie was so good and didn’t seem at all phased by being on TV. I cannot imagine Jake
