Dragon Leads

11/03/2023

It's getting busy already 😁

10/03/2023

Today everywhere is very slushy but traffic seems to be moving ok

09/03/2023

Sorry if I missed you today. I had the honour of assessing one of the Bronze Good Citizen tests. Thank you to the lovely handlers who all handed their digs really well and huge congratulations to those who achieved the standard in such a busy, noisy environment 🎉

08/03/2023

The snow is settling here in Birmingham. Allow plenty of extra time in the morning ❄️❄️❄️

07/03/2023

So just two days to go to Crufts 2023. All our stock is packed ready to load in the van. We're looking forward to seeing you all 🤩
Don't forget to bring your dogs' measurements (or spare collars). Some cash would be a good idea too - the nearest cash machines this year will be in Resorts World or the train station, and there were definitely some stands not accepting cards last year.
See you all soon😃

18/08/2022

White cushion webbing collars - perfect for a family of Clumber Spaniels!

23/07/2022

We'll be at Hickling Fun Dog Show tomorrow with a good selection of our stock. Do come along and join in the fun!
Because of the high temperature forecast, the show will start an hour earlier than advertised, at 11am, so don't be late!
I'm so looking forward to meeting up with friends old and new after such a long time

23/07/2022

Hooray! Our website is now live again 🥳
We'll start dispatching orders from Monday. Please allow 3 working days for dispatch of rope and webbing and 7 for leather and any bespoke items.
Thank you all so much for your patience while I've been off work
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07/07/2022

Thank you all for your patience and your kind messages. We're now in a phased return to work.
Our shop will be offline for a little while longer, but in the meantime you can email your requirements through. If we've got the items in stock, we can send them out to you.
I'm still limited on how much new stock I can make, but at least I can get in and out of the workshop now!

15/06/2022

Another addition to the KC website is an improved show diary. It's been extended to include all the working activities, including companion shows. For those of you looking for breed shows there will soon be a feature to search which breeds are scheduled, and links to judges' profiles.

Explore our database of Kennel Club licensed shows and trials, which can you can enter as a competitor or attend as a spectator.

15/06/2022

The KC have relaunched their 'Find a Puppy' database. You can now also search for breed rescue organisations, with up to date area contacts

Want to buy a puppy? Search for pedigree puppies or rescue dogs for sale near you. Browse ads from reputable breeders.

25/05/2022

We would like to thank everyone for their patience and best wishes as Jo makes her recovery. We are anticipating being able to accept new orders from the end of June but will let you know if we are able to do this sooner.

24/05/2022

A lovely opportunity if you live in the area 😊

Come along and get your wonderful pooches photographed and entered into the competition. Feel free to share to any doggy friends who may be interested. 🐾🐾🐾

09/05/2022

Due to a riding accident we are unable to accept any orders for the next few weeks. If you have recently placed an order there will be a delay in posting it out. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you and thank you for your understanding and patience at this time.

27/04/2022

An interesting little bespoke make - a show slip lead with a bead stop on the inside to prevent over-tightening

25/04/2022

This is an article by a friend who is a retired primary school teacher. Supporting our dogs with metaphorical play dough at the start and end or training sessions really does enhance their confidence and learning

I have been thinking more about incompetence/competence since my last post on the subject and how it affects people in different ways. When you observe nursery aged children (around 3 years old), m…

19/04/2022

A huge thank you 👏 to all you lovely people for being so patient with us whilst we recovered from covid😷. At 4pm today we were down to just 4 online orders, and 3 telephone orders, outstanding. We do still have quite a few enquiries to deal with - I hope🤞 to get through all of these in the next couple of days. ❤️

11/03/2022

Line dancing in the van on the way in to Crufts today 😂
We're ready for a busy day 😊

08/03/2022

Gorgeous as this looks, I hope we're staying somewhere slightly bigger for Crufts this year!

25/02/2022

Wow - this is really interesting. How many words or symbols does your dog recognise?

Dogs can be taught to read up to 20 words, but it takes a bit of work to do it.

30/11/2021

The countdown to Crufts.... https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media-centre/2021/november/dog-lovers-welcome-the-return-of-crufts-in-2022-entries-now-open/

From Wednesday 1 December, entries will be open for Crufts which will be making a welcome return next year to the NEC, Birmingham on 10 - 13 March 2022 after a gap of one year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

25/09/2021

Just applied for our 2022 Crufts trade stand

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16/06/2021

What a beautiful day for sitting outside making rope knots 😀

10/06/2021

How very interesting!

The phases of the moon can influence the s*x distribution of puppies

24/05/2021

Fab news - the PDTI instructors course is running in July!
Book now to secure your place
https://pdti.org/

PDTI Ltd UK is a not-for-profit organisation supporting those who are providing companion dog training and behaviour services to the pet dog owning public.

21/04/2021

With lockdown easing, your dog may need to learn about a busy world again. Here are some tips on identifying when your dog is stressed. Understanding these will help you keep you dog happy and safe as we start to get out and about again

Learning how to spot the signs of stress will help you keep your little pal feeling happy, relaxed, and ready to take on the world.

27/03/2021

Yesterday the Kennel Club announced that Crufts won't go ahead this year.
It really was the only sensible decision, but it's a huge blow to exhibitors, visitors and traders alike. My thoughts go out to those businesses for whom Crufts represents a significant proportion of their annual income.
I'd also like to thank all our wonderful customers, old and new, who've supported us by buying online - what would we have done without you!
To all our dog trainers, kennels, rescue centres and groomers - we're looking forward to you being able to get back to work, and we'll be here when you need us.

25/03/2021

"Last normal photo"
Close of show at Crufts last year, we were just starting to pack up for the journey home.
A year on from the start of lockdown in the UK, this is the last normal photo on my phone. What's your last normal photo with your dogs?