Pirate Dog. Behaviourist, trainer, photographer & 1-2-1 dog walker

Pirate Dog. Behaviourist, trainer, photographer & 1-2-1 dog walker Dog behaviourist, trainer, photographer, adviser & walks with training

Today we walked around Mutter's Moor, and then we walked up and over High Peak Hill and back again along the coast path.
05/06/2026

Today we walked around Mutter's Moor, and then we walked up and over High Peak Hill and back again along the coast path.

Having fun with Bertie on Fire Beacon Hill.
03/06/2026

Having fun with Bertie on Fire Beacon Hill.

Today we went to Blackbury hillfort and walked up and down lots of steep hills around the forest, it was misty with some...
01/06/2026

Today we went to Blackbury hillfort and walked up and down lots of steep hills around the forest, it was misty with some light rain. We had a really lovely day and got back just before the heavy rain started.

We have arrived in South Devon for a nice relaxing week of walking. We will be walking the forest tracks, coastal paths,...
31/05/2026

We have arrived in South Devon for a nice relaxing week of walking. We will be walking the forest tracks, coastal paths, hills and hill forts. The weather forecast is not the best, but at least we are not going to have a heatwave.

The boys and I had a great training session, they have come such a long way.
13/05/2026

The boys and I had a great training session, they have come such a long way.

The spring flowers along the coast are looking beautiful at the moment and make the perfect backdrop for photos of the d...
12/05/2026

The spring flowers along the coast are looking beautiful at the moment and make the perfect backdrop for photos of the dogs I’m working with.
It’s lovely to add a bit of extra colour and interest to the photos and enjoy the stunning scenery we have here. The dogs certainly enjoy exploring amongst the flowers.

08/05/2026

Bertie loves to jump.

Genetic fulfilment is an important part of keeping our dogs happy, balanced, and well-behaved.Over generations, we have ...
04/04/2026

Genetic fulfilment is an important part of keeping our dogs happy, balanced, and well-behaved.

Over generations, we have selectively bred dogs to perform specific roles — herding, guarding, retrieving, and more. These instincts don’t just disappear because they’re now family pets; they’re still very much part of who our dogs are.

Genetic fulfilment is about recognising natural drives and providing dogs with appropriate outlets. It’s not just about physical exercise, but also about meeting their psychological and emotional needs.

When these needs are fulfilled, dogs tend to be calmer, more content, and easier to live with. When they’re not, frustration can build — often showing up as anxiety or unwanted behaviours.

For my German water retriever (Standard Poodle), a simple game of fetch goes a long way in meeting that natural retrieving instinct — giving him both physical exercise and a sense of purpose.

30/03/2026

Fetch is never just fetch with Bertie.
By adding challenges into the game, it becomes a really valuable training opportunity as well as play. Asking for a sit and stay before the chase, changing directions, and throwing the ball into the long grass engages both his body and his mind.

This kind of structured play provides, physical exercise, mental stimulation, improved impulse control, stronger engagement and focus.

It also helps reinforce the idea that fun comes through working together, which is key for building a strong, reliable bond.

A simple game, with a little thought behind it, can go a long way.

It was very misty today, Quinn's mum put his high viz coat on so he wouldn't get lost.🤣
27/03/2026

It was very misty today, Quinn's mum put his high viz coat on so he wouldn't get lost.🤣

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