Canine Codes

12/10/2017

Well as many of you know now I have taken on 2 x 5 wk old JRT's Sam n Ella!! Mum was involved in a RTA and very sadly went over to rainbow bridge. My initial response was to foster them but they overwhelmed and are going to stay. They are ridiculously wonderful and are learning from the other dogs how to be dogs!! They are both very responsive and are gaining weight in a good way (not to fast). I am yet to decide which route to take each pup down.....would love to have down agility with Sam but just not keep up. Ella is a gentle little soul and would be more suited to 'trick training' or something a bit more. Will keep peeps up to date with the pups and if you have any questions etc please do not hesitate to ask.xx

08/08/2017

Well an update at long last. I took on Podge a year ago and boy what a great dog he has turned out to be. His training is slow but good. We have a brilliant 'wait', sit, come, play, and his steady (slow down and be gentle) is to die for and he has a really good settle. He is so charming and gentle and puts up with quite a bit of 'poo' from Pablo Diablo!!! He did try his hardest to teach Pabs to stop being the 'play police' but the little ninja didnt listen and ended up with a bit of a bruised ear!!! He loves everyone and adores both the girls (Min and Ava) and is overjoyed in the mornings when we come down. I love this dog to pieces and Mr Bob knew what he was doing when he guided us to him.

12/03/2016

Well, thought it about time I updated Canine Codes. I do an awful lot of charity work now, mainly dealing with dog rehoming and terrier work. Doing a nutrition course and spending a lot of time with my own terrier Mr Bob. Still doing a lot of shaping and praise work with Pabs (my chi rescue). He is trying so hard. x

07/10/2014

Due to my own and also family commitments I have had to take a long break. It has been one thing after another with lots of visits to A&E. I am hoping to do short 1-2-1 consults and am happy to do walks etc. So if anyone would like to meet please call 01529 304934. Thanks for all your patience. Estelle Cooper you are still a hero.###xx

13/05/2014

Unfortunately for the past 5 weeks I have not been able to do any training or classes with my favourite boy Ernie. Hopefully will get back on track in a couple of weeks. Due to family illness's im afraid. Estelle you are one in a million and will be in touch soon.###

19/12/2013

Just had some very sad news that a little rescue JRT that I had been working with in the summer has passed to rainbow bridge. Little Benji was only about 3 but developed a large growth in his stomach. He was taken to Queens Uni vet Hosp in Cambridge but died during the op with a massive blood loss which caused heart failure. Owner also informed me it was only 48hrs from start to when he passed. Run free my little chap Benji at the bridge. ###############x

29/09/2013

Have had the most fabulous day today doing two 1-2-1's. Both dogs responded fabulously to force free training and both owners were so happy with the results. Its such a great joy when things work out so well for dog and handler. Yehhhhhxx

18/09/2013

Have been quite busy of the past few weeks. New puppy classes will be starting 4th October 2013 on Friday evenings. If you are interested please contact me at [email protected]

21/08/2013

Working hard this week, writing reports, doing visits etc. Nice to be busy. Have met with some lovely owners over the past two weeks and one very complicated one!!! Have had to source help with a feline related case and hopefully should be able to help the owner with extra input soon. Lets hope it works. ###x

28/07/2013

Have been working a lot this week with different dogs. Saw Benji tonight and he has really progressed, what a difference. Seeing a new springer on friday that is reactive and over the top....lets hope I can help her. xx

12/07/2013

Have been to see two lovely little dogs this week, both are rescues with major issues. One has been kicked around to keep him away from the household cat and although he is about 3=4 this is his 5th home. Why oh why do people take these babies on.xx

30/06/2013

Have been taking Bob to work with me over he past few weeks. Bless him he loves it but it is starting to show when we finish....he flakes out and sleeps for hours. I do tend to forget the he is 11 now. Havent worked him for a couple of years so it was a little jump start when he started again with Paul working him now. Harder task master with Paul than other clients.....'dont move that way', 'watch you step and what leg you lead off with', to basically asking ;what on earth was that ahnd signal'.....but we are all loving it. xx

17/05/2013

Have made a decision with dog training that I have wanted to do for a while now. So the learning begins!! Hahaha xx

15/05/2013

Have been busy getting my articles ready for the PDTE magazine and also for our local mag. Its hard work using this gray matter!!! xx

03/05/2013

Well after being away at the Brenda Aloff seminar....am now back onto the straight and narrow!! Have done some really good training tonight using distractions, and it went really well. Good work all. xx

01/04/2013

Well after a moderately lazy Easter, we are now gearing back up for later this week. Little Ernie worked so hard last week and it was such an uplift for his owner. You go Estelle. x

23/03/2013

Had a great time at training last night....dont you just love your job when things just fall into place. And what you try is the right way to go...Yehhxx

12/03/2013

Sad afternoon having to assess a lovely dog with a lovely owner. xx

04/03/2013

Project Eddy

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03/03/2013

Pack Leader poster

13/02/2013

Well Mr P is off tonight to do his presentation to the Rotary Club on the Hounds for Heroes charity. Have updates on the dogs and new recruits and he is really looking forward to it. Wish I could go but someone has to babysit!!! xx

29/01/2013

To all my fellow behaviourist & trainers and JRT owners, I am doing a presentation next year on Jack Russell Terriers. I have formulated a questionaire that I would like owners of JRT's to fill in. I am asking everyone on here if they have any clients or know of anyone who has a JRT would they please like to take part. My talk is to try and increase understanding of the breed across Europe and in the UK. I would love input from around the world, the more the merrier! If so could they email me at [email protected]
Many thanks, xx

29/01/2013

Weather is playing havoc with appointments and hall class.....just wish it would be a little more settled. Hopefully back on track this weekend. xx

18/01/2013

I am looking to help rehome a 10mth male Jack Russell. I have been out to meet him and he is adorable. Lovely temperament and quite calm for such a young boy. I will help with any settling in, if you are interested or have any questions please pm me. xx

12/01/2013

Off to see and meet little freddy today. He sounds adorable, will let you all know how things go. xx

09/01/2013

Well after all the festivities have finally died down and we are now getting back to into a normal routine. I have been kept busy with doing write-ups for the mag and also starting to get together the info on my survey. I shall also be asking more people to take part in the questionaire over the next couple of months. Please if you have a JRT or JRTx and would like to put yourself forward, then please feel free to contact me. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year, Jan###

05/12/2012

Well, have finished my short article for our local magazine which is something I shall now be doing on a monthly basis. They shall be based on behaviour and everyday problems. Am quite excited about it all. xx

29/11/2012

Off to the cubs tonight to do a talk on approaching dogs and staying safe. Taking little Bob with me and Paul for back up to fend the off. All hand out sheets being printed off as we speak....May also order 30 gags!!!! LOL. hahahha xx

19/11/2012

I need to know if any rescue centres from around the world would be interested in helping me out with my presentation talk on Jack Russell terriers. I need feed back from rescues and would really appreciate the help. Please pm me if you can take part. xx

07/11/2012

Have had a great evening with Ernie and Estelle. He has worked very hard tonight and Estelle has such patience with him. He did everything we asked and all exercises ended on a great note. Good boy and well done both of you. xx