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My KelpieXStaffie has needed training and management for years, to keep stress and excitement levels lower. She'll easily overwork/play/run herself to a standstill and it's not healthy This isn't Hattie at all...I describe her as super chilled for a terrier. The only time I have seen her over her t...

just because someone is "top of the game" doesn't make their methods sound or the only way to achieve the end goal. people can win in spite of rather than because of their methods. keep that in mind. Thanks jacksdad...really insightful comment back to the real world, just because you coul...

Just had to go and have a quick look on OH's fb....this is freaking hilarious Emma....keep it coming!

If you are doing competitive obedience for a bit of fun and to give your dog something to entertain her, then it is not worth ruining her for the sake of the 'game' once a week. Exactly Nettle...it is just fun and despite her amazing drive to train, this is built entirely on having ALOT of fun ALL ...

I've been to a couple of competitive obedience workshops with my dog over the last few months including one on Saturday. One thing that keeps coming up (and indeed is the view of my regular trainer) is that I should be desensitizing my dog toward being manhandled..So for example to create drive when...

Hi Rachel....obviously I'm no expert but wondering whether something undetectable to us is triggering a spike of anxiety following her accident...sounds like she needs extra reassurance that everything is ok when you're out with her....can you take her somewhere and just sit and watch the world go b...

Aww lovely wufwuf...she looks so cheeky in that second to last pic

That's fantastic Amy - well done you

I'm a very proud Mum...Hattie got 4th in Pre Beginners today out of a class of 39! She only lost 3 marks...what a little superstar! Who needs a collie to do competition obedience when you've got a fox terrier eh?

False pregnancy. P Oh goodness..really? :shock: Poor baby girl!....Sounds like tummy scratches on tap and extra chews are in order! I will pick up some raspberry tablets today, should i give her one a day Nettle? And how long for? Will watch the exercise levels ... will get OH to drive us out to ou...

Hey guys....thought you could maybe offer me some insight.. Hattie my fox terrier finished her season at the end of Jan, she only seasons once a year, so i always forget what happened last year :roll: ..Anyway, she is sleeping ALOT at the mo..all day really..and she is normally a busy little dog, al...

Hi CarolineLovesDogs, When I read your post my first thought was, what a wonderful advocate for dogs you are going to be in this world! :D Your challenge is a tough ask, given family is key here, possibly the toughest! ... but try and approach this from a place of learning in your heart, and remembe...

Bless honey, she's such a little cutie....I'm sure if she could speak she would be thanking you for your patience and kindness

JudyN wrote:and I'm really hoping I can meet up with you & whoever else is going, for a dog walk, meal, drink or whatever. We'll have to plan nearer the time

yes definitely !!

Judy..I need to go back and read this book again now!! I don't remember it being fluffy at all..(hmmm says a lot huh!) :lol: I don't have a problem with the concept of leadership, after all we're the species with the big complex brains that therefore have the ability to understand and shape behaviou...