The IMDT Partnership Grades are an internationally recognised award system combining functional training and fun for dogs and owners. There are 6 Grades to achieve, Grade 1 being the easiest and Grade 6 being the hardest. Once a dog and handler has achieved the criteria of the grade they are taking, a certificate and rosette …
When I visit owners for a training consult – they often want a quick fix and instant results. They want instant results for loose leash walking, instant results for a superb recall, a quick fix for no jumping, a quick fix for barking and are often disappointed when they learn there isn’t such a thing. …
It is true that it is universally recognised, that any dog, even a “good dog” can bite… My dog Chester is wonderful, and I love and adore him. He helps kids who are scared of dogs, he’s a great teacher to puppies and lovely to all humans, big or small. But could he bite? Well …
Potential Dangers for the Dog: Over time the cord can become frayed, in the worst case they have been known to break when put under strain. This is of course a risk with all types of dog lead but as the cord is hidden when the lead is retracted the damage is often not noticed. …
I am delighted to announce I have been approved as a registered KAD (Kids Around Dogs) Trainer which means I specialise in safety around dogs, fear of dogs, families with special needs children, young handlers, school dogs and family dogs. As an approved KAD Trainer, I help children to understand how dogs communicate and how …
1. I will likely live to 10 to 15 years, remember this when you brought me home. 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3. Train me – I love spending time with you and showing you what I can do. 4. Place your trust in me – I will try …
We all know how important it is for your dog to wear a collar and tag – in fact it is the law for your dog to wear an ID tag. When choosing what to put on your dog’s tag – the following points should be taken into consideration: 🐶 Do not put your dog‘s …
As a trainer, owners often think my own dogs are perfectly trained. But my dogs aren’t “perfectly” behaved ALL of the time. They don’t walk perfectly to heel, instead preferring to walk slightly ahead. They jump up at me occasionally when I come home and occasionally they will jump up on people out on a …
