I must hear this at least once a week. And it is usually when an off-lead dog is coming running over to me and completely ignoring his owner!!! But it’s not OK, and it doesn’t matter if he is friendly or not. I work with a lot of dogs that are scared of other dogs. […]
The Puppy Nanny Blog
It’s OK, he’s friendly (Part Two)
In Part One I talked about how if a dog is scared of other dogs, it doesn’t matter how friendly the dog running over is, my dog is still going to be scared and is still going to start lunging and barking. But what if you are the owner of the friendly dog? It is […]
TAILS FROM OUR TRAINERS – Happy Family Dog Training!
INTRODUCTION For the last year I have been working with clients on an exclusive dog training programme designed to work specifically with families with children and their new dogs! This is a 6 week course which I teach in the family home, and it runs alongside homework challenges and handouts (for kids and parents too) […]
OUR FAVOURITE WALK – AUTUMN 2017
This Autumn walk is round Mossy Lea Farm in Glossop. Please keep dogs on lead around sheep. Start at the Royal Oak Pub on Sheffield Road, Glossop SK13 8QY. Walk up the main road towards the Snake Pass for around 200 meters and just past the quarry site entrance join the footpath (ignore the footpath […]
THE INTERVIEW – Kelly at Peak Petsitter
My name is Kelly Hallworth and I own and run Peak petsitters, a petsitting service for cats and small animals in the Glossop and High Peak areas. I am a fully qualified veterinary nurse with over 10 years experience -mainly at Victoria Vets in Glossop- and a passion for caring for animals. Peak petsitters was set up […]
OUR TOP TIPS FOR AUTUMN WALKS
One of the main problems dog owners have is difficulties with their dogs walking on the lead. Dogs learn at a very young age that when they go on walks they pull, so it can take a lot of work to undo this depending on the age of the dog. A very strong dog pulling […]
THE INTERVIEW – SUMMER 2017
Woof and Ready moved to their new premises in August 2015 when owner Holly wanted to provide a totally dedicated canine facility. We now provide grooming, daycare, rehabilitation and therapy to all breeds of dogs across the High Peak. Holly started her grooming career in 2008 when she completed a diploma in Dog Grooming. From […]
TAILS FROM OUR TRAINERS – Ziva the Romanian Rescue
INTRODUCTION Lisa contacted me in February 2017 to arrange some home training for her Romanian rescue dog Ziva. Ziva had been adopted into her new home at the age of 2 years old, and had spent the first couple of months settling in. INITIAL ASSESSMENT When out walking Lisa had noticed that Ziva was becoming […]
OUR FAVOURITE WALK – SUMMER 2017
This is one of my all-time favourites for a summer walk and training! Lovely woodlands and wide open spaces! It is a walk around Brabyns Park in Marple Bridge, about 20 minutes away from Glossop. Park in the car park for Brabyns Park which is off the A626. The walk takes between 30 and 45 […]
TAILS FROM OUR TRAINERS – Max the Lab Puppy
INITIAL ASSESSMENT Karen had adopted an adorable little bundle of yellow Labrador puppy, Max, who immediately stole my heart! Karen was an experienced dog owner, although she had been dog-free for a few years. She also had two children – a daughter aged 20 and a son aged 10. Karen’s son Andrew had been diagnosed […]