The Dogfather

The Dogfather: Trust works both ways with dogs
Tuesday 3rd May 2016
Tue 3rd May 2016

The Dogfather: Trust works both ways with dogs

After three sessions with an unruly Staffie I asked his owner why she was so tense. "I don't trust him," she replied and right there was the answer for…
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Tuesday 26th April 2016
Tue 26th Apr 2016

The Dogfather: "I know it's me .... I know it's me"

I hear this comment from frustrated dog owners every day but they rarely mean it. What they are looking for is a quick fix to their dog's behaviour problem.
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The Dogfather: For busy dog owners our June masterclass may be the answer
Tuesday 19th April 2016
Tue 19th Apr 2016

The Dogfather: For busy dog owners our June masterclass may be the answer

If, like many other owners, you struggle to find time in your weekly schedule to train your dog I may have the answer. On Saturday and Sunday June 11/12…
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The Dogfather: Learning to read your dog
Tuesday 12th April 2016
Tue 12th Apr 2016

The Dogfather: Learning to read your dog

I was asked to accompany a new family on their selection of a rescue dog today. They had made their decision on a previous visit and wanted me to confirm…
The Dogfather: My Dog Behaviour Clinic comes to Wilmslow
Tuesday 5th April 2016
Tue 5th Apr 2016

The Dogfather: My Dog Behaviour Clinic comes to Wilmslow

There are some days in life that are truly memorable. I experienced such a day last Saturday at my Congleton Dog Behaviour Clinic where over two-dozen…
The Dogfather: Do you have a problem dog?
Tuesday 29th March 2016
Tue 29th Mar 2016

The Dogfather: Do you have a problem dog?

I was running a Behaviour Clinic in Astbury Mere two years ago when I received a call from a distressed owner on her way to see me. "Help me, my dog won't…
The Dogfather: A real chance to resolve your dog's behaviour
Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Tue 22nd Mar 2016

The Dogfather: A real chance to resolve your dog's behaviour

As most of you know I am on a lifetime mission to improve relationships between owners and their dogs. If you can't find time to attend my classes, read…
The Dogfather: Working with difficult dogs
Tuesday 15th March 2016
Tue 15th Mar 2016

The Dogfather: Working with difficult dogs

A very wise trainer once told me: "Owners may not get the dog they want but they often get the dog they need." Over the years I have found this to be…
The Dogfather: Curing nervous behaviour
Tuesday 8th March 2016
Tue 8th Mar 2016

The Dogfather: Curing nervous behaviour

I've been working with a Tibetan terrier with nervous issues this week. Tommy hates being groomed and hides whenever a stranger approaches. Faced with…
The Dogfather: Is your dog barking mad?
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016
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The Dogfather: Is your dog barking mad?

A farmer came to see me recently with Jack, his German Shepherd Dog, complaining that he 'never stops barking.' "He's driving me and my missus mad," the…
The Dogfather: Silence of the Lambs
Tuesday 16th February 2016
Tue 16th Feb 2016
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The Dogfather: Silence of the Lambs

Spring is almost upon us and we, as dog owners, have to do better. Attacks on livestock were horrendous last year. There are pictures I could show that…
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The Dogfather: Creatures of routine
Tuesday 9th February 2016
Tue 9th Feb 2016

The Dogfather: Creatures of routine

At 12 years-old Murphy is my senior dog. He's travelled thousands of miles in the back of my truck, slept in hotel rooms, barns, kennels and sheds without…
The Dogfather: Why a muzzle can be your dog's best friend
Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Tue 2nd Feb 2016

The Dogfather: Why a muzzle can be your dog's best friend

You don't need a lot of equipment to walk a dog. A collar and simple rope lead is usually enough unless you have an exceptionally strong dog then maybe…
The Dogfather: Don't overdo the treats
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016

The Dogfather: Don't overdo the treats

I'm often asked if I use treats to train my dogs and the answer is an unqualified yes. It's the logical way to teach young pups the basic positions of…
The Dogfather: Why your dog won't come when called
Tuesday 19th January 2016
Tue 19th Jan 2016

The Dogfather: Why your dog won't come when called

Owners often call me with some overwhelming complaint concerning their dog's behaviour. "My dog will not come back when called," they tell me in utter…
The Dogfather: What is good for us is not always good for our dogs
Tuesday 12th January 2016
Tue 12th Jan 2016

The Dogfather: What is good for us is not always good for our dogs

Judging by the massive amount of doggie clothing sold this Christmas one has to ask whose needs these owners are fulfilling? This thought was triggered…
The Dogfather: The dog training minefield
Tuesday 5th January 2016
Tue 5th Jan 2016

The Dogfather: The dog training minefield

There are a million theories on dog training and they all vary. There's actually a belief in some circles that you should never give your dog a command…
The Dogfather: Get the family together and agree on house rules
Tuesday 29th December 2015
Tue 29th Dec 2015

The Dogfather: Get the family together and agree on house rules

When I do a home assessment visit I'm frequently baffled by the confusion of rules and commands families apply to their dogs. I often have to guess what…
The Dogfather: How 'devil’ dogs put me on the map
Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Tue 22nd Dec 2015

The Dogfather: How 'devil’ dogs put me on the map

Can I take the opportunity to thank all those dogs who came along to my Behaviour Clinics and trusted me with their issues. I owe these guys a lot. It…
The Dogfather: Don't change the rules at Christmas
Tuesday 15th December 2015
Tue 15th Dec 2015

The Dogfather: Don't change the rules at Christmas

Christmas is upon us. It's the time of goodwill, bonhomie and... visitors.This is the time to demonstrate your leadership credentials. Ask your visitors…