Cumbria Dog Training

I've not really mentioned Jaxon, a young Cocker Spaniel.  Jaxon has been with me for a few days now and has proven to be a very loving little dog. I'm keeping his training going throughout, whether it's lead work or something as simple as sitting and waiting at the door prior to me going through. Jaxon. If ever a dog looked happy ! Obviously Paul was snapping away and laughed at the photo below. I was telling the pack to sit - including Honey - but this little madam was having none of it. Off she ran to her favourite snapper ! Honey decides to play truant The last two pics are of Archie. Who me ? Archie in full flow Janet

My comments about Archie being a gentleman are a little off the mark ! While talking to a very good friend in the kitchen, he decides to walk in and try and relieve himself on her !!! After years of working with dogs, this is a first - and hopefully the last. Butter ...... melt ....???? ! Staying with me at the moment is Jaxon, a Cocker. Jaxon wasn't terribly sure of things over the first couple of days but since then he's really been enjoying himself. After his daily walks he lays by my chair sound asleep in the evening .... providing he's not being bothered by Honey ! Janet

Well my week in Scotland has come and I'm afraid to say, gone. But what a time. Accompanied by my daughters Fran, Rachel and a very good friend, we had a wonderfully relaxing time spent doing as little as possible. Relaxed - but Tilly's nose keeps working ! Since being back, I've had behaviour problems to attend to in Settle, Ulverston and 3 much closer to home. And now Archie has come to stay. Who is Archie ? Well, maybe that's a question Honey would like to answer, because he's taken an interest in our little charmer though I'm unsure as to whether it's for friendship or to keep him tied over until the next meal. You see Archie is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback and with it, one of the most powerful dogs I've dealt with ...... potentially ! Thankfully Archie is too much of a gentleman to be a bully to anyone or anything. Janet

Just a few words to say that I'm enjoying a few days holiday in Scotland. Further info on my return. Paul is having to cook for himself so trust me, the local takeaway will be getting good business this week ! Janet

For the last month I've had the real pleasure of home boarding and training Jake, a young Springer Spaniel. who's in for basic training and has been wonderful to work with. Full of energy and keen to learn - which he's good at ! - Jake is a lovely fun little dog. This afternoon he kept with me as I gardened before showing me he'd had enough with a few grubby paws on my sleeve ! How many youngsters really enjoy working in the garden ? Letting off steam

Many people know how beautiful the Eden Valley is and those of us who live in it are very fortunate. But to fully appreciate the area, you occassionally have to climb a little before seeing the Valley, which lies between the Pennines and the Fells. And what better way to do so than with the company of a dog? The dog in question was Chester, a young Retriever who liked to get down and dirty ! What a water babe - although Miss Prissy aka Honey appears not to share in his enthusiasm. But there was one thing she could do - squeeze between the bars of gates and stiles while poor Chester's path was blocked. Oh well, every dog has its day! The beautiful Eden Valley Even dogs have to gargle Real dogs only need 3 legs !!! "DON'T LEAVE ME !!!!"

Dogs don't ask for much. Food, affection and exercise. Add to those simple things a touch of discipline and the result is an animal who loves me - warts and all ! But on days like today, I do wonder if they think I'm slightly mad ! I dragged Paul (with camera of course!!) on a walk which severly tested both of our walkiing equipment. The photograph below sums up exactly what I mean. But don't misunderstand me. I really have no concern about the rain, in fact quite the opposite. Janet "Keep Up !" Litte Buddy had a great time in the bracken. He was able to keep up whatever obstacles were in his way. Buddy - with a very serious expression ! To see Roxy running around like she did was very rewarding. Her boundaries are very good now that we have bonded. Despite her size, she's a big puppy. Unlike waterbabe Brook, she chose to keep her feet on wet land! "Come on in. The water's warm !"