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Covid-19 Coronavirus Policy Updates

Covid-19 Coronavirus Policy October 2020 As it gets colder, and wetter, we’ll be moving some of our classes back indoors, so we’ve made the training barn Covid-Secure. Changes that we’ve made include: 1. A new Sanitation Station at the entrance including alcohol gel, wipes, access to sink, hot water, soap

Be a Responsible Dog Walker

Almost exactly a year ago I kicked off this blog, and the business of Developing Dogs, with a post about dog poo, and now I’m at it again with the launch of the Responsible Dog Walker campaign in Ely, Littleport and surrounding villages. Along with the lovely people from Jurassic

No Walks? No Worries! Maintaining Wellbeing in Dogs on Restricted Exercise

‘Just keep him quiet for a few weeks.’ If you’ve ever heard those words from your vet and looked down at your super-excitable and active dog with a sinking feeling as you contemplate what those few weeks of restricted activity or crate rest might actually entail then hopefully No Walks?

Should you care about science in dog training?

“Dog training is an art, not a science.” How many times have you heard (or read) that statement, usually made by someone who disagrees with the latest research or whose own beliefs interfere with their ability to be objective about differing view points. And that’s fine; dogs, like people, are

Self Control in Dogs – a seminar in Italy

Today is my first day back in Ely after spending a few days in Italy giving a two-day seminar on Self Control in Dogs. In the UK, I usually present this topic with friend and my former MSc supervisor Dr Hannah Wright, but in Italy I was on my own, and included

Let’s talk about poo

I know, I know. Not exactly an appealing topic for a post, but something that has been on my mind for a while. As a (responsible) dog owner I pick up after my dogs, which means I am acutely aware of their body’s rhythm and preferred locations for pooing. After

Do the best you can

It’s been a busy week here at Developing Dogs and at the back of my mind all week has been what topic to choose for my first official blog post on the new website. I’ve been collecting ideas, half formed thoughts and topics for a long time and had lots

Welcome to Developing Dogs

Well, it’s taken me a while but finally the website is up and running and this is my first blog post. This also means that we’re approaching opening day, and taking bookings for classes in my new centre near Ely in Cambridgeshire. I am really looking forward to welcoming you,