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Vic Barlow
Tuesday 14
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June 2016
Tue 14
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Jun 2016
The Dogfather: Retractable leads
One of the most common complaints of dog owners is their dog's constant pulling on the lead. More often than not the owner uses a retractable lead without…
Tuesday 7
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June 2016
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Jun 2016
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Barlow's Beef: No one likes a bad loser
Isn't life interesting? You can be top of the pile for years, strutting your stuff before the world and then wham, there's a new kid on the block and…
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June 2016
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Jun 2016
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The Dogfather: Avoid hot dogs at all costs
I don't know what happens to dog owners in summer. Normally conscientious and caring individuals do such crazy things. Twice last week during the hot…
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Tuesday 31
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May 2016
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May 2016
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Barlow's Beef: My Fawlty Towers retail experience
This week my printer self-combusted leaving me unable to complete a number of outstanding jobs. With retailers under pressure from Internet sales I decided…
Tuesday 31
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May 2016
Tue 31
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May 2016
The Dogfather: Don't keep your dogs trapped in the past
A few years ago I judged a retriever event in the US. One of the competitors brought along a three-legged dog named Scrap. The entry fee was $50 and as…
Tuesday 24
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May 2016
Tue 24
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May 2016
Barlow's Beef: Are we heading for a toilet war?
There's been a lot of odd stories in the news recently don't you think? None more so than the transgender toilet war raging across the USA which seems…
Tuesday 24
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May 2016
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May 2016
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The Dogfather: Daisy Dog 2006-2016
Daisy came to us in 2012 from a family who no longer wanted her. I was sure I could find her a loving home and I did... ours. Despite her alleged 'running…
Tuesday 17
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May 2016
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May 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Will Cheshire be obliterated or brought to heel?
Stick with me on this week's article. It's like antibiotics... you won't feel better until you finish the course. Remember back in 2002 when President,…
Tuesday 17
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May 2016
Tue 17
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May 2016
The Dogfather: Puppy love
Most of the serious dog behaviour issues I deal with could have been easily avoided had the owner known where their dog was heading. Almost all dog behaviour…
Tuesday 10
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May 2016
Tue 10
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May 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Move along now there is nothing to see!
So...how did you get on? Did you cast your vote at for your Police and Crime Commissioner? This was the first time in my entire life I did not exercise…
Tuesday 10
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May 2016
Tue 10
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May 2016
The Dogfather: A chance to solve your dog behaviour issues
If you are one of those dog owners who missed my previous Behaviour Clinics and have messaged me to find out when the next one occurs I have good news.…
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May 2016
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May 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Bletchley Park could not decipher this
Do you have any idea what this means? "integrating the operations and delivery teams thereby illuminating and reducing man marking and leveraging the…
Tuesday 3
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May 2016
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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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April 2016
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Apr 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Chaos on Cheshire roads
We know that our roads are increasingly congested. We also know the cost to companies when staff are stuck in traffic. Pricing jobs is a nightmare for…
Tuesday 26
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April 2016
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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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April 2016
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Apr 2016
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Barlow's Beef : Another monumental blunder from Cheshire East
Here we go again. You have to feel a touch of sympathy for all those hard working employees at Cheshire East. They get tarred with the same brush as the…
Tuesday 19
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April 2016
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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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April 2016
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Apr 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Another stunning £800k loss from Cheshire East
I was somewhat taken aback by the news emanating from the hallowed halls of Cheshire East this week: Cheshire East Council has entered into an agreement…
Tuesday 12
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April 2016
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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…
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April 2016
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Apr 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Hands up any who understands the new Local Plan
I've been having another look at the all-new improved top-of-the range Local Plan and I'm err... what's the word? Baffled, yes that's the one. Of all…
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