Life's High Flyers

Ziggy is one of life's high flyers - in every way.
Fran's one year old Working Cocker Spaniel - who she bred herself - is showing all the signs of being not only a very good gundog but of having the potential to be a trialling dog.

Ziggy

If ever a photograph summed up Honey, this one does.
This bright eyed little Chihuahua likes nothing more than to lay on something soft, be it a bed or a cushion. The only proviso ? It needs to be in a warm spot, preferably next to an Aga !

Honey

Luna went home recently, having stayed with us for two months of residential training. After one or two early set backs, progress was fast and she proved herself a quick learner, remembering what she'd been taught.
These two photographs really do represent this lovely dog and the loyalty she showed us.

Loyal Luna

Luna

If you want a real character around the house, look no further than Louis, an 11 mth old Shih Tzu. When he first boarded with me a few months ago he was a little nervous, but of course he couldn't stay that way with Cocker Spaniels wanting to play with him - something had to change. And so we now have a very confident little dog who really is great fun.

Smiling Louis

Pippa is a young Black Labrador who's been staying with me for residential training over the past few weeks. I like this photograph, simply because now she can be trusted to recall, meaning that given the right circumstances, she's off lead altogether.

Pippa

Haweswater and the surrounding fells are a wonderfully peaceful area to walk the dogs. Photographs like this make me realise how lucky I am to live in this beautiful corner of England.

Haweswater

Herdwick sheep are renowned for their hardiness and can be seen anywhere in the county. A drop of rain, as seen in the background, will never make these creatures run for cover !

The Herdwick

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Let's Jump !!

How do I get that biscuit ?? Sumo will show you Honey........ Well done Honey ! Now it's Bert's turn ........ WELL DONE BERT ! ......oh dear Bert.....better try again.....

The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

Over the years I've worked with most breeds, from Akitas and Rottweilers through to Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers. Now I can mention another breed - a Czechslovakian Wolfdog. Meet Kyra, who I'm just beginning to train. As these are early days, the long line is still required to prevent her running off but this is only for short term use until I know with complete confidence that she will respond to the recall. Talking with Kyra's owner Not a common sight in the English Countryside On a different note, Paul was contacted at the start of the week by the Farmers Guardian, asking to use his very powerful photograph from one of my sheep chasing lessons. It features on the "Sheep" page on my website and previously featured in an article on me last year. The dog featured is a Presa Canario x Rottweiler. And I can honestly say that no sheep was bitten or harmed. An all too common sight caused by thoughtless owners But to finish off, let me introduce y...

Summer 2019 - sunshine and showers

How wonderful to see a dog express his enjoyment at being in water as much as Bear does. This youngster loved our muddy ditch and ran up and down constantly. But then came the washing and drying of Bear and the question "why did I allow him to do that ?!" Bear .............and then there was Murray ! Murray Heidi, a recent residential training youngster, loved to let off steam by jumping through the air for a tuft of grass. This Munsterlander was quite a sight, as her long legs allowed her to get quite a leap. Heidi Mick, enjoying some playtime in the heather ! Mick Bert is famous ..... well, in a way he is. Rachel's lad is on the front cover of a certain 2020 calendar. Photograph by Paul.

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