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Your words matter
I hear a lot of stories in my line of work. "My dog bit out of nowhere, he's aggressive". "He was barking and lunging like a maniac for no reason". "She knows she shouldn't do it and looks guilty afterwards but she still does it". In that moment your dog goes from...
Being a Beginner Learner
Remembering how it feels to be a beginner learner is difficult once you have mastered a skill. You just don't really remember how you first learnt something and you have to think hard to break a skill down into the first steps to teach someone. It's easy as the...
It’s Christmas!
05 December, 2017 Life with dogs Training & Behaviour In true Noddy Holder style - It's Christmas! Or it will be soon. Whether you are mad about Christmas or a bit of a Grinch there's no hiding from the festive season. This is where I usually go on a...
How to Make Your Own Snuffle Ball – A Snufflemat Alternative
Maybe it's just my dogs, but sometimes in their enthusiasm to find the hidden treats my spaniels get a little creative with their snuffle mats. My old boy Breckin in particular ends up throwing the mat around which a) means all the treats fall out pretty quickly, b) I...
Enrichment
20 August, 2017 Life with dogs Enrichment Training & Behaviour Enrichment refers to the manipulation of the environment to stimulate mental and physical activity of an animal. You might have seen footage of keepers creating puzzle toys with food inside for animals in...
Product Review: Planet Dog Orbee Tuff Snoop and Nook
We use food dispensing toys a lot here at TWW HQ. Stuffed Kongs are a staple but we use the usual kibble dispenser types also, even empty coke bottles are utilised -the dogs really love those and the noise they make. We've tried out many different food dispensing toys...
Online Shop Reopen!
We have reopened our online shop and have some great items that we (and our dogs) love. These products generally offer something a bit different to what you might find at your average local pet shop and we believe are of the highest quality. We've used all the...
Breeder bred puppy or rescue?
A new dog will be joining the Tails We Win crew shortly and my choice has created some discussion among those that know me (and a few that don't). Choosing a dog can and should be tough. Regardless of whether you are an experienced dog owner or not the decision should...
Summer 2014 Newsletter
New year, new dog
I had no plans to get a new dog at the beginning of this year at all. I was thinking that maybe towards the end of 2014 I'd start looking for a young female working cocker, either looking for rescue or even start researching breeder. You know what they say about the...
