Christine's one-to-one Puppy Training

10/06/2026

01/06/2026

What an absolute hoot we had at the Glenfarg Gala Temptation Alley on Saturday, raising funds for PADS

27/05/2026

Calling all dogs! Bring your owners to the Glenfarg Gala this coming Saturday, 30 May 2 - 4 p.m. , to show you can succeed at Temptation Alley. Run past all the temptations and every dog gets a prize! while stocks last. Toys a plenty! If you don't succeed the first time, try again. I will be there to show them how to help you succeed. They think you won't, but I know you will. Winners get a complimentary groom from the amazing Pooch Perfect, an hour's dog training or behaviour advice from me, some lip-smacking delicious dog food or a cuddly cow toy. I look forward to seeing the puppies I helped train too, you know how to do this! See you Saturday

06/05/2026

Come along to TEMPTATION ALLEY at the Glenfarg Fete on Saturday 30 May in Wallace Park, Glenfarg and win a prize! I'll give everyone free tips on how to get a great recall from your dog. Come armed with your dog's favourite things and show us how you can make yourself better than all the other temptations along the way!

04/04/2026

My book, on Amazon, has been reduced in price to £4.99 for a limited time. Thank you everyone! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Difference-Slice-Life-Behaviourist/dp/1500120278?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ97tVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBLcXVjQzNkRXhSalZXVWNMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm4L19pl1NCMplXI0lwU_4KE-K2cT-nJPTPoWC2J-l0_kjiVL9wWQQK5Yqga_aem_9b4PwDVhJ3_VMv1kyudevA

06/03/2026

Good news! The BVA are asking vets to consider whether the early neutering of dogs is really necessary. They are still encouraging them to neuter at some point, which is a shame as most male dogs are healthier and happier entire and females don't need to be neutered until 3 - 4 yrs at the earliest, but it's a start. They still don't acknowledge the huge effect on behaviour and increase in anxiety and aggression, but we're going in the right direction. I'll take it

The BSAVA and BVA have issued a joint Policy Position encouraging vets to take a contextualised approach to neutering that considers a range of factors such as age, breed and lifestyle when making decisions for or against the procedure. The advice follows the publication of an updated policy positio...

06/02/2026

I was to work with an animal sanctuary in Cape Verde but what they really needed was dried foal milk for an old mare due to foal in Feb plus medical supplies. An old mare was pregnant, due to foal in February, and would not have enough milk for her foal. The foal was unlikely to survive without someone bringing it over to CV. I spent weeks begging equine vets and feed suppliers to donate the dried milk, or let me have some at cost (£60 a 5kg tub!) But no luck. The rescue centre had the money but couldn't get it delivered to CV. As a last resort I posted my appeal on Fb and this amazing woman Donna Dickie https://www.facebook.com/share/1CQ6Bad1xc/ came forward and bought 10kg, as behind her were thousands of big hearted people, willing to trust me and contribute ❤️ Tui gave me permission to bring in 20kg of medical supplies as free excess luggage for a charity, but I did anticipate customs pulling me aside with 10kg of white powder! Anyway, we put on our best poker face and glided through customs without a hitch! Couldn't believe it. There was always the chance I needed an export licence too, for an animal product. The owner of the rescue centre was over the moon, we had a fabulous time there and of course met the mare. She was well but uncomfortable; it seems she may be having twins!! Thank goodness we brought in 10kg. I'll post a photo of the foals when they arrive, but here's mum and a few pics of this amazing rescue centre. I've seen a lot of rescue centres but never one like this place, where more or less all the dogs were relaxed, quiet and genuinely happy. If you can afford to donate, here's their contact details - https://www.facebook.com/share/1GNTTZ38Qk/
Special thanks to my cool hubbie, always there to support me making things happen ❤️

06/12/2025

I'm writing a column about why dogs do what they do, for example kicking back after toileting, but I need inspiration. What are the most puzzling aspects of your dog's behaviour? Do you find them sniffing your eye lashes or wonder why they freeze on the pavement when another dog approaches? I will answer all questions posted, so free behavioural advice in exchange for your ideas. Thanks everyone

09/08/2025

Do you have a successful method to give a dog a pill? Is there a wormer out there that actually tastes great? I'm looking for tips on what to do when hiding it in food and placing it gently at the back of the mouth no longer works. I've tried making a game of it so they rush to eat without thinking, giving a follow-up amazing treat....alllsorts, but there's one dog who is determined she will never eat a Drontal wormer again. What do you think?