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If we are only selecting a dog based on it's appeal to our eye or our compassion for the abuse the dog may have suffered if it's a...

Not only is dog training an investment in the relationship we have with our dogs, but it’s an investment in our own growth and...

We’re truly sorry that you’re struggling with your dog. As you’ve come to learn, it can cause all sorts of emotions. Many feel frustrated...

When you first moved into the home with your family, did you dream that things would be different - that you and your family would have...

Could your dog be a detection dog too? I became an explosives detection dog through hard work, dedication, and commitment. I’ve heard...

This weekend has been a rest and recovery weekend. We spent the week doing some serious training, and just like humans who’ve been to the...

My name is Jackpot and I’m an English Springer spaniel. You probably already knew that but it might be new to some of you. Lots of people...

Yay! I got to eat fox poo today. I ran off across the field and was happily following scent trails when Gemma called me back. I made her...

Hello again. I hope your week has been as pawsome as mine! Last week I was talking about the first day that I went to big dog college to...

It’s another beautiful day here in the UK and spring is most definitely in the air. It was one springtime that I was born. Full of dreams...

Oh my goodness, we are so lucky to have this weather over the bank holiday weekend. Gemma spent ages blowing up a really big paddling...

Hello again. Happy Summertime too! When I woke up I was a little bit confused because it was dark, windy and I was sleepy. Not much like...

It’s Sunday and it’s storytime. Today is my brother Rupert’s fifth birthday so I should probably make this story-time about him. We’ve...

Hello you pawesome bunch of two-legged lovely creatures. Have you had a good week? I’ve enjoyed a chilled weekend chewing on cow’s hooves...

Hello again, Jackpot here. I hope you’ve all had a lovely week. I’ve enjoyed some training sessions in the sunshine in the garden. Gemma...

I’ve just got back from a walk. Well, it was more of a run really. Gemma kept throwing the ball in the direction of the seagulls so I had...

I hope you’ve all had a lovely weekend. What’s been your favourite bit so far? I think that sitting down to write might be a good thing...

From puppy born on a quiet Cornish farm, to a dog who detects explosives in London and other major cities. My name is Jackpot, and Gemma...

We took ourselves back to when we were dog owners who were struggling with our dogs and we remembered coming across many different...

During training, we add plenty of distractions to proof the behaviour of a down-stay. If we ask a dog to do something then ideally we...