Mollie the Sprollie (Border Collie cross Springer) practises the garden scene for the Safe and Sound Team display for Crufts 2012.
I learned something today about my dog and about the way that I train my dogs that I found really surprising. I think it will help me be a better trainer, and it will certainly help make my dog happier during training.
Tommi at training - I just love her enthusiasm!
If you're within driving distance of north Shropshire and you fancy a bit of free training take advantage of this opportunity at Aricia Dog Training:
Wanted Dogs and Handlers
Dogs and handlers wanted to take part in the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Assessment Weekend.
Free tuition - The classes are for 1 hour 15 minutes.
On Saturday 22 October
9.15-10.45 a.m.
10.30-a.m. - noon
12.15-1.45 p.m.
1.30-3.00 p.m.
2.45-4.15 p.m.
4.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Debbie training Zeus, a rottie rescued from a dog pound who went on to have a successful police career making a number of appearances at Crufts. Picture by Gary Trotter.
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It isn't often you get the offer of something completely free these days, so if you fancy some free training and behaviour advice from expert Debbie Connolly here's how you can get just that:
From status symbol to a child’s best friend – get to know the real ‘nanny’ dog
Animal behaviourist, Debbie Connolly, has campaigned for many years to improve dog breeding practices and the responsibilities of pet ownership and is currently doing talks and seminars at UK shows about pet and child safety.
As consultant to several animal rescues, she is very aware of the problems facing the bull breeds and rotties due to over breeding from back yard breeders -
Debbie training Zeus, a rottie rescued from a dog pound who went on to have a successful police career making a number of appearances at Crufts. Picture by Gary Trotter.
Discover what three New Year's resolutions you can make to improve your dog's life in 2011 with trainer Nick Jones' thought provoking suggestions. Hear from Cindy Marabito about her uplifting and shocking experiences rescuing Pit Bulls. Plus host Julie brings you some happy dog related news stories.
Advice on how to tackle barking when your dog is in his crate.
Most dogs take to crate training without any problems, even though they would rather stay out of their crate, where they have fun with you. There are some dogs that just don’t want to go in their crate at all and they will bark and whine to try to get you to let them out. Fortunately, this is something that you can fix, although you’re going to need put some time and effort into it. Keeping your dog's crate in the family room may ease some of the barking.
Do you remember Vladislav Roytapel, the Russian Dog Wizard from Episode 82 of DogCast Radio?
