Millie is a gorgeous five-and-a-half month old Labrador of working stock. Apart from some jumping up she really was the model dog when I was there, biddable and affectionate. She has a lovely family who do everything good dog-owners should. Twice every day, when she has her meals, her stress Read more…
When I go to a family who simply want to bring their puppies up right with my Puppy Parenting programme, I feel truly blessed in my job. Four month old brothers Ronnie and Teddy are a delightful mix of Bichon Frise and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (Cavachon). The only problem Read more…
The lady called me because she wanted her beautiful eight-year-old Golden Retriever, Harvey, to ‘stop barking’ when she goes out. One friend suggested she tried an ultrasonic sound device (he ignores it) and another a muzzle to keep his mouth shut. It’s not gadgets that are needed, but time and Read more…
Six weeks ago Greyhound Jo was a happy dog, if somewhat quiet and sensitive. She is a six-year-old ex-racer who has lived with the elderly lady for over a year now. Then, one day, she and her elderly lady owner came back from their usual morning walk and Jo stood Read more…
Having two young dogs can be a challenge. Having litter mates can be a challenge. Having young working Springer Spaniels without a job to do can be the biggest challenge of all. The lady admits that when they picked up the two bundles of fluff they had no idea that Read more…
Artie lay beside me, obviously exhausted. So were the young couple who adopted him just four days ago – four days and three long nights to be precise. Three sleepless nights. The lady has taken him to work with her each day. The six month old Rottie Husky cross has Read more…
As I sat down they turned off their TV (as people do). Freddie was friendly but restless whilst doing some quite determined nudging and nosing for attention before sitting and scratching and chewing himself. The vet wants to investigate further but for now he is on anti-histamine tablets. After about Read more…
Eleven month old Irish Wheaten Terrier, Barney, is a mischievous adolescent dog who, when his humans are sitting down or busy, is looking for entertainment. He finds one of the most entertaining things is to have them chase after him to retrieve a tissue, a sock or something else he Read more…
Tilly was a stray dog found on the streets in Greece along with a male dog from whom she was inseparable and who now also has a new home. She is one year old and some sort of whippet cross. Tilly is a remarkably stable dog in all respects bar Read more…