Working Canines

10/09/2024

Out on a shoot today with just one dog. Sheep in a field. Dog with no collar or lead. What could go wrong? Nothing!

12/08/2024

A big thank you to Maddie the grand daughter of Derek and Shirley who travelled up from Dalbeattie for help with their dog. Maddie drew this for me and Derek framed the picture as a thank you for training their "wild" working cocker. I am sure you will agree she is a very talented 10 year old little girl.

18/06/2024

Yes I have working dogs. Its what they love. They are dogs not fur babies. The younger ones are kenneled. Its healthier for them to be in an insulated area with plenty fresh air. Acclimatised. This is my old girl who is nearly 13 years old.. up till last season she still did a shift at the shoots. I will see what this year brings as she is a bit deaf now. She is also enjoying retirement.

25/11/2023

Nice day up Glen Isla. Cold but sunny. Purdy a bit old for the terrain, Mel still in season unfortunately but Kim was great on her own ...no hiccups ...good day.

19/04/2023

This is ridiculous.

These 16 lambs were killed by dogs in Kelty this month. Please join other Scottish sheep farmers in demanding politicians in Edinburgh takes effective action to stop this menace.

Sign the letter Mairi Gougeon by clicking on the button.

27/03/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. This level of obedience has taken less than ten hours. In fact we squeezed in some dummy work! Well done and thanks for not "cherry picking" Now go and enjoy Robb!

Have you experienced that food based training just doesn't work? Looking for training with a proven success rate?I have a no nonsense but kind approach to training dogs and do not rely on food

24/02/2023

I love the history behind this childrens story book. To date, I havent had the chance to have a look at the book, however I am happy to say I know the dogs personally.
Baxter was one of my pupils many years ago and what a fantastic dog he turned out to be. As a lot of dog owners do, Steven and Elizabeth, who are Baxters owners, wanted a second dog and bought Bella.
Bella was one of my pups from my working Springer Spaniel, Charlie's litter. Therefore the litter sister to my now, semi retired house dog, Purdy.
I know my grand children will love getting a copy!

Bella and Baxter go on a puppy hunt! - Buy your copy here!

10/02/2023

13/01/2023

Must be really bad if the dogs cant hear the vehicle.

Today my husband and I with our two guide dogs had another near miss with an electric car. We were crossing a side road and it came in off the main road and passed very close in front of us. If it’d been a petrol or diesel engine, or if it’d had a sound emitter fitted, we’d have heard it, but, apart from the sound of the tyres on the road, it was virtually silent.

I am a confident guide dog handler but I can honestly say that silent electric vehicles scare me. I fear that it will take serious injury to a blind person, or even worse, death, before any meaningful legislation is put into place. If it happens to me or someone that I care about, I’ll be in court and I won’t rest until we have justice.

So please, if you drive an electric vehicle, switch on your sound emitter. After all, you wouldn’t drive at night without your lights on, it’s the same thing.

Many people will like this post but please don’t. I ask anyone who would have hit the like button to please hit the share button instead and pass this far and wide. I fear for our lives and those of these two amazing dogs.

Author - Mel Griffiths

04/01/2023

Just a normal run for the dogs in a wood where they can enjoy themselves. No sniffle boxes here. No collars....just under control allowing the dogs to do what they want..which is to hunt....and that is what other "trainers" try to stop them doing using food..they are trying to distract the dog from the hunt. No chance. Positive reinforcement is not about food treats. Dont be fooled !

14/12/2022

Opportunity available to help with young guide dog candidates.

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💙 Could you provide a loving home for one of our life-changing trainee guide dogs overnight and at the weekends?

🏠 Are you available during the day Monday to Friday, so we can collect the dog and drop them off at your home for their training?

🐾 If so you could enjoy the benefits of a dog without the added expense as we will cover their food and vet costs!

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[Photo shows a trainee guide dog sitting on a bridge as she enjoys a walk.]

16/11/2022

New in but low stock

Patina Bronze Sculpture Pair of Spinger Spaniels Made entirely by hand in the United Kingdom from the finest materials. Each

06/11/2022

New but old stock.

Working Dog and Countryside Scene Coasters (Set of 8)

08/10/2022

Overhaul that old dog training pistol!

AT LAST! We have struggled for at least two years to acquire the parts necessary to repair these blank firers

13/07/2022

I have just about caught up with most of the dog owners who had booked for the dog behaviour/ training sessions earlier on in the year. I have also been out and about locally to find out what dog friendly accommodation is available to ensure I can carry on with the very popular owner with dog residential training sessions for people who cannot come to the local sessions.
Please have a look at https://www.pondfauldholidays.com/ which is ideal and just up the road from our property. A few of my clients have already used this place as their base and all reports have been excellent.
As always I cannot emphasise this enough: I do not hard train dogs or promote intensive training. I train the dog and the owner using a time proven system which should be fun for the dog. I also want you, the dog owner to make the week a holiday break where you learn how to train your dog and practice what I have taught you.
Have a look and if this is the type of training you would like please get in touch

14/06/2022

New logo for the website. Thanks to Jamie Soons for a quick highly professional service.
I have just finished training two Border Collies for a family. These collies have been at another trainer who I would love to have a debate with. How can you stop a car chaser with treats? How do you then stop that car chaser becoming a human biter using the same treats? Show me!
This family travelled from Exeter in Devon to have their problem sorted. A round trip of over 1000 miles. They are returning home knowing they will be charged by the Police. The postman who was bitten quite rightly reported it.
Hopefully having done a full report and having rectified the problems I am hoping the dog will not be destroyed.
Its not the dogs fault. Its not the owners fault. The owners looked for help and were wrongly advised.
There is no such thing as positive only force free training to fix these problems. Taking control is what works! Convince me otherwise!

04/06/2022

As some of you will know we have relocated and enjoying life in the beautiful Perthshire area. Would those of you who have used my services in the past please help by leaving a review on Google. I have just signed up to get the business online. Please use the link below if you would like to help.
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22/05/2022

Training starts again this week. I only call it training because it is the human I am training, the dog reacts to the system. A well proven system which when followed without "cherry picking" will give you the results you require. This is Purdy. Please note that there is no lead, no collar and no gimmicks. No treats either. Positive reinforcement is not all about giving the dog food! Purdy is a working pet, one of my springers which are used at pheasant shoots. Proof that a dogs prey drive can be controlled. Dont be conned in to believing you can control a dogs prey drive using treats as a bribe to stop the dog from doing what it is bred for!