Cumbria Dog Training

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...

I've finally found a dog walker who understands why dogs behave as they do and who thinks on the same wavelength as a dog. Meet Charlie. On first meeting my residential training guest Sandy, Charlie knew he had to demonstrate who was in charge - and it certainly wasn't the big Retriever, lovely though he is. And so with a little persuasion here and the odd tug there, order was established. "Like I said ....... .......you come with me because ..... ....... I'M IN CHARGE !!! What's better than one Retriever ? Two. The second comes in the shape of a regular guest of mine, Chester. I think Paul went on a scouting mission to find out where all the mud pools were prior to this lovely lad arriving. And judging by Chester's appearance, it was time well spent ! Chester (L) - Sandy (R) Charlie would do well to walk young George, a six month old Springer in for boarding, who has also started training with me. This lad may be young but he's strong...

The dogs have been making the most of the recent heavy snow, either with me in my fields or with Paul on the local Fells. "Thanks Sasha !" But for two dogs, these conditions become somewhat disabling after a short time, due to their coats. Sasha, my Cockerpoo residential training dog and Charlie, my daughter’s Cocker Spaniel, are slowed down by the weight and discomfort of snowballs on their legs . The photo of Sasha had to be enhanced as she is so very dark, and somewhere underneath all of that hair are two eyes . Judging by her gesture I can only assume she doesn't like being photographed ! Meanwhile Charlie is oblivious to both Paul and the weather . Unlike Sasha, he never stops to pick off the snowballs, but just keeps running, albeit slower and slower and with all four legs further and further apart ! "Snowballs ? Where ?" Meanwhile poor Tasha was somewhat confused ab...

It's very unusual that nearly a month goes by without an update of what's been happening, but the truth is I've been rather busy ! I usually work 7 day weeks which, although tiring, are very enjoyable and obviously by choice. The days are full, what with "sheep chasing" lessons, day courses and training my residential guests. In for a month is Pebbles, a Border Collie whose progress I'm very pleased with. This young girl is very bright and eager to learn, which makes training her even more enjoyable. Having my own field and garth allows me the opportunity to train on a long line without the need to see who may be approaching across a field or along a footpath. A rather proud looking teacher ! I thought I would include a second photo of Pebbles, which, although not in sharp focus, does in fact show that the Teacher is not averse to playing with the pupil ! Every lesson includes some fun ! I think Cedar has had enough ...... . ...