Vic Barlow

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…
Barlow's Beef: Why the top brass at Cheshire Police are delusional
Tuesday 29th March 2016
Tue 29th Mar 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Why the top brass at Cheshire Police are delusional

According to Cheshire Police officers and PCSOs are no longer booking on at Wilmslow Station, although staff are there and the opening hours of the station…
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…
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Barlow's Beef: It's good to touch the green green grass of home (before it's gone)
Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Tue 22nd Mar 2016
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Barlow's Beef: It's good to touch the green green grass of home (before it's gone)

I've just read a letter in our parish magazine urging residents to make representations during the public consultation period ending April 19. 'To date…
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…
Barlow's Beef: Is Donald Trump heading our way?
Tuesday 15th March 2016
Tue 15th Mar 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Is Donald Trump heading our way?

Does Donald Trump scare you? Does the thought of this misogynistic, crass megalomaniac becoming President of the United States fill you with dread? Yes...…
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…
Barlow's Beef: Local Plan Strategy - The Great Deception
Tuesday 8th March 2016
Tue 8th Mar 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Local Plan Strategy - The Great Deception

Having received an email from Cheshire East inviting me to read their Local Plan Strategy I considered it my duty to do so. While having no specialist…
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…
Barlow's Beef: Parking policy can drive trade away
Tuesday 1st March 2016
Tue 1st Mar 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Parking policy can drive trade away

Whilst I live in Macclesfield my classes and canine behaviour clinics require me to spend a lot of time in both Wilmslow and Alderley. I love the area…
Straight from the horse's mouth
Tuesday 1st March 2016
Tue 1st Mar 2016

Straight from the horse's mouth

I say chaps, sorry to interject but that little Dogfather character is of this week and I wanted to advise you of rather splendid event on Friday, March…
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Barlow's Beef: I can't tell you how tickled I am
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Tue 23rd Feb 2016

Barlow's Beef: I can't tell you how tickled I am

'Clap along if you know what happiness is to you...' I was so happy this morning when I discovered Cheshire East was the 'happiest place in England' that…
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…
Barlow's Beef: How Cheshire East negotiates on your behalf
Tuesday 16th February 2016
Tue 16th Feb 2016
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Barlow's Beef: How Cheshire East negotiates on your behalf

How good are your negotiating skills? Do you just accept any price or do you haggle?Years ago I worked as a sales rep calling on small businesses. I did…
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…
Barlow's Beef: Cheshire wags grieve for Barbie
Tuesday 9th February 2016
Tue 9th Feb 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Cheshire wags grieve for Barbie

What in god's name has happened to Barbie?In an ever-changing world Barbie was a cultural icon. Without Barbie there would be no Kylie Minogue, Cheryl…
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…
Barlow's Beef: Gym jam at the leisure centre
Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Tue 2nd Feb 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Gym jam at the leisure centre

When I'm stressed I have a tried and tested antidote...I go to the gym. Having been a marathon runner in my not too distant past I always enjoy the relaxation…
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…
Barlow's Beef: Another brick in the wall for school trips
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016
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Barlow's Beef: Another brick in the wall for school trips

I was listening to a phone-in on the radio this week concerning school outings. The question posed was: 'Would you allow your child to go on a school…