RY Dogs

04/11/2025

It's pouring down outside but doesn't prevent us doing something. We decided to stop by our local hardware store and practice a little scent work. Being an open field and country girl, Tee Tee can be a little anxious in these settings, so it was great to get this opportunity.

02/11/2025

Nothing more to add, he says it all.

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02/11/2025

Nearly everyone I meet who has a working cocker, emphasises that fact to me. Oh she's a working cocker or he's from working stock. I'm not sure you need to remind the dog of this but treat them in a way that plays little regard to this fact, then be prepared for: a dog that struggles to settle; a dog with a propensity to resource guard; a dog that recalls at their behest, not yours; a dog that is, at times, completely uncontrollable; and a dog that can reach high levels of aggression, especially when they don't get their own way. They, like so many dogs, need a job that matches their genetics, not a job that matches the lifestyle of someone who wants a stay at home pet, that is happy with a stroll around the block and a weekly dose of Coronation street!!

01/11/2025

Loving his new game. Never too old to learn.

31/10/2025

Wonderful to catch up with this young lady who I've worked with from puppyhood and great to have the opportunity to help improve her retrieve delivery. Not doing 30 laps of the field before returning!, opens up so many training opportunities for these lovable but challenging working cockers. ,

31/10/2025

Last day with this chap, great to see him integrate with one and all.

30/10/2025

I have talked to every client I have about this very thing. Read the story below and be aware that this kind of incident happens all the time (which is why our dogs are collar free.)
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“Yesterday morning Charlie and Dory were downstairs wrestling and playing while I was upstairs getting ready for work. All of a sudden I hear what sounds like an awful dog fight. I ran downstairs to find what looks like Charlie at Dory’s throat and Charlie yelping like a banshee. I'm yelling for Dory to 'release' but realized as I got closer that she can't because her lower jaw was stuck in Charlie’s collar!

These 2 quite frequently wrestle and grab at each other's scruff and collars...what i think happened was that Charlie got Dory’s collar and Charlie rolled causing the collar to cinch around Dory’s jaw, and in turn practically cut off Dory’s airway 💔 Dory was so scared that she soiled herself!! 😭

I was able to calm them both, get my fingers under the collar and screamed for David and Jared who were still sound asleep 😴 (how they slept through this is beyond me!) I told Jared to grab our kitchen sheers and after what seemed like an eternity he was able to cut through the collar releasing both dogs!!

Today, both dogs are fine and seem to be back to themselves, other than the whites of Dory’s eyes being blood red. (We went to the vet and got her checked out)

🥺 I don't even want to imagine what could have happened if we weren't home!!

You do you...but my dogs will never again wear a collar when unattended!
Collar strangulation is very REAL and happens more often than you think!.”
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Please share this story so we can inform more pet parents and possibly save lives.

Also, please be aware of tags. They can get caught in vents and between the slats of your deck.😢

29/10/2025

Great impulse control session with this playful young chap. Small sections spaced out with tug rewards.

29/10/2025

Well and truly settled.

29/10/2025

Sound familiar

28/10/2025

Loved doing a little bit of work with this gentle natured, calm, adult GSP. I know what a valued member of the family he is, so they'll be missing him like crazy but while they're away it's important we keep him on track.

28/10/2025

I'm often asked which side I teach my dogs to walk on? Both.