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The Dogfather: You cannot rehabilitate a troubled dog with affection

The Dogfather: You cannot rehabilitate a troubled dog with affection

What an eclectic mix of dogs came along to last weekend's Behaviour Clinic. Some didn't know how to deal with the world around them... others thought…
Barlow's Beef: Can we do 'pay as you go' for CEC top execs?

Barlow's Beef: Can we do 'pay as you go' for CEC top execs?

When David Parr became chief executive of the old Macclesfield Borough Council in 2001 he radically changed the management structure appointing his own…
The Dogfather: Never write off your dog

The Dogfather: Never write off your dog

On a recent home visit the frustrated owner of an unruly young pup said, "I don't know what's wrong with this dog it's driving me crazy. My other dog…
Barlow's Beef: Let's kick some donkey's bottom

Barlow's Beef: Let's kick some donkey's bottom

As a lifelong student of the English language I'm always intrigued by the introduction of new words and phrases into the lexicon. Americans are brilliantly…
Barlow's Beef: Warning do not voice an opinion

Barlow's Beef: Warning do not voice an opinion

What's happened to free speech in our country? I've never witnessed so much vitriol aimed at anyone brave (or foolhardy enough) to voice an opinion. It's…
The Dogfather: Is this the world's most committed dog trainer?

The Dogfather: Is this the world's most committed dog trainer?

Who is this fashion icon who rocks up every Saturday at training class? Nothing unusual about a lady with a German Shepherd except this lady is 87 years-old…
Barlow's Beef: What a complete and utter shambles

Barlow's Beef: What a complete and utter shambles

What's happening in Westminster post referendum? Looks like they're doing some old party dance: You put your Boris in, your Boris outIn out in out shake…
The Dogfather: Understanding your dog's true personality

The Dogfather: Understanding your dog's true personality

When you chose to adopt a dog from an animal shelter it's natural to want to know its history. The staff do their best to be helpful but they can only…
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Barlow's Beef: We are all in this together ...

Barlow's Beef: We are all in this together ...

Remember the financial collapse of 2009 when David Cameron declared: "We are all in this together which is why we'll freeze public sector pay for all…
The Dogfather: Are you a screamer?

The Dogfather: Are you a screamer?

I went to a job recently where a family were distraught at their dog's over excited unruly behaviour. Whilst I was listening to what dad had to say mum…
Barlow's Beef: Public enemy number one for over a century

Barlow's Beef: Public enemy number one for over a century

I did some research recently into public complaints to councils over the past century. As you would expect they have changed considerably over the years…
The Dogfather: Dogs don't care how rich you are

The Dogfather: Dogs don't care how rich you are

I meet some really nice people when I'm out with my pack. They talk about their favourite walks and holidays they've taken with their dogs. They seldom…
Barlow's Beef: The problem with democracy

Barlow's Beef: The problem with democracy

Unlike public 'consultations' where the end result is decided before the process begins. The problem with true democracy for politicians is it states…
The Dogfather: Are you your dog's problem?

The Dogfather: Are you your dog's problem?

A huge thank you to everyone who came to my recent behaviour clinics. We raised a heap of money for animal charities and helped some very stressed out…
Barlow's Beef: Devolution for dummies

Barlow's Beef: Devolution for dummies

I am sooooo disappointed. No... make that gutted to hear Cheshire East's ambitious devolution proposal has been put on hold. Along with Cheshire West…
The Dogfather: Bring me your 'problem' dog

The Dogfather: Bring me your 'problem' dog

What are you doing on Sunday June 26? If you live in Alderley Edge you are probably going to the Alderley Village Fete at the cricket club. If you don't…
Barlow's Beef: Has the EU debate left you confused?

Barlow's Beef: Has the EU debate left you confused?

Like most people I've swung this way and that on my voting intentions in the forthcoming EU Referendum. Over the past few weeks the quality of debate…