1. What blogging tip would you give other dog-bloggers? Maybe don’t assume everyone is using the same platform you are? I don’t know! 2. If you were going to be stranded on a deserted island and could take five things…

1. Jorgen would like to know what skill would you like to have that you don’t currently have? In dog training, I wish I had better timing. I am often way too late or even early when clicker training, it’s…

1. Robin wants to know what your ideal number of dogs is? I’m not sure! Theoretically three, I think; one pup, one peak, one retired, which is what I have right now. Mollie technically belongs to my mother, but there…

1. Julie would like to know one frugal tip this week. Don’t buy new collars for your dog if you don’t need them. That’s probably a bit too obvious, but it is important. I tell myself every week. 2. What…

1. How do you search for and then choose a trainer? Word of mouth is the big one. People who know my dogs have recommended certain people (or not recommended, in some cases!), or if someone I know with a…

Late, as always. 1. What is one lesson you’ve learned this week? Knowing that I’ve done parts of the training doesn’t mean I can assume I’ve done all of the training. Or, don’t be lazy. 2. Who or what might…

1. Stopping your dog – what do you prefer? On their feet? On their belly? Some combination? 2. At what point do you start teaching this? I think this is a herding thing. I can’t think of anything where I…

Or Tell Me Weekend, whatever. This was a surprise TMT. 1. What are your plans for the holiday season? Nothing! A little shopping, a little eating, a little visiting, some dog walking. No training, just chilling for 2 weeks. 2.…

1. What are you thankful for this week? My mum getting up at 5am on Wednesday to see to Rio, and letting me get an extra 3 hours sleep. I needed that something wicked. 2. How do you deal with…

What obstacles have you overcome this week, and what did you learn from them? (This can be training obstacles, life obstacles, whatever obstacles you want to talk about.) Obstacle = self. I have had a really down week, I’m very…