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Low Cost Dog Behaviour Seminar at Moulton College

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New event: Low Cost Dog Behaviour Seminar in support of Mouton College's Animal Therapy Centre. Click on the poster for info and prices
Moulton College Seminar
Last Updated ( Friday, 03 February 2012 )
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"Dogfather Down Under" - I'm working in Australia and NZ

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I'm doing a little dog training in Australia and New Zealand until the New Year...
Last Updated ( Friday, 03 February 2012 )
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Introducing Babs Smith

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Introducing Dogfather Training's new employee Babs Smith...
Last Updated ( Friday, 03 February 2012 )
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The Cost Of Owning A Dog

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How much is the doggy in the window..? £17,000? Or more..?

Dog piggy bank - How much are YOU putting in..?

Last Updated ( Friday, 03 February 2012 )
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The Best Dog Training Ever...?

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Amazing feat, but cruel or clever..? You decide! (Click on read more, underneath)


Last Updated ( Sunday, 09 October 2011 )
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Weekend With Jogi Zank, One of the World's Best Dog Trainers

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You never stop learning about dog behaviour and dog training techniques. That's why I spent time again over the August Bank Holiday with top dog trainer Jogi Zank, this time on his first trip to the UK. What did I learn? Read on...
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 September 2011 )
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A Paw Bigger Than My Hand!

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I've been dog training with Great Danes a lot recently and when this big boy dropped his paw on my hand to say hello I thought 'There's a photo if I ever saw one!'. Denzil's the sort of dog...

Great Dane's Paw Is Bigger Than Mine!

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 July 2011 )
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Pauline Conquers Her Fear

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I'm always saying that dog training is as much about training people as dogs, so when clients Alison and Tony asked if I could help Tony's Mum to get over her terror of Rottweilers I was happy to help. The photo you see here...

Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 September 2011 )
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Another great YouTube dog video clip!

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Thanks to Tony Doyle for sending in this great doggy YouTube video clip. Had me quite literally laughing out loud...
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 September 2011 )
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The Dogfather vs The Italian Spinone

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Being a good dog trainer or dog behaviourist is all about getting the right results for people and their dogs, so I was delighted to hear back from Babs and Simon about their dog Boswell who had been a real worry to them before we met. Walking him had become fraught with difficulty. Here's their client review (Just 1m 49s to read)
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 July 2011 )
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I've worked with over 1000 dogs. Woo hoo!

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Last year when a friend asked how many dogs I'd worked with personally, I decided to have a count up. I surprised myself! Ever since then I've kept an updated 'dog counter' on the home page for everyone to see, and in April I trained my 1000th dog (Woo hoo!)
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 September 2011 )
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This is Hudson

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Hudson's owner Andy from Northants sent me a great client review. Here's the unedited version of what Andy wrote about his rehomed dog and their experience with Dogfather dog training. Very readable and funny too. Check out the priceless picture! Just 1m 38s to read..
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 July 2011 )
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Emergency Vet Locator Free iPhone App Reviewed

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V-E-T is a free iPhone app to help you locating a vet wherever you are. Do you travel with your dogs..? I've found this very useful...
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 July 2011 )
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RIP Milo

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Sometimes you hear news that stops you in your tracks for a moment...
Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 March 2011 )
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Jackson Makes The Grade!

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It's always nice to hear back from happy clients (and happy dogs), so I was delighted to receive this photo from Elaine and Steve Underwood after this week's puppy classes..
Last Updated ( Friday, 04 March 2011 )
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Dog Video - Funniest Ever!

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Must see! Very clever prank - German Shepherd Dog 'drives' a van and 'asks for directions'. The funniest YouTube video ever!
Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 March 2011 )
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News: The Most Unloved Dog In The World..?

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Is Puppy Alfie The Most Unloved Dog In The World? Can You Help..?

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 December 2010 )
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Dog Video - Who Let The Dogs Out?

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Seven Days Of Dog Video - Day Seven - Who Let The Dogs Out?!
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 May 2011 )
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Dog Video - Smartest Jack Russell in World? He Gets My Vote!

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Seven Days Of Dog Video, Day Six: Fantastic dog tricks from Jack Russell Jesse. Fabulous!
Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 December 2010 )
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Dog Video - Yorkshire Terrier has got balls

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Seven Days Of Dog Video - Day Five: Yorkshire Terrier Has Balls!
Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 December 2010 )
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Dog Video: Cleverest Doggy Music Video

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Seven Days Of Dog Video - Day Four: Dogs Driving Cars And More In This Music Video...
Last Updated ( Friday, 03 December 2010 )
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Dog Video: Salmon Fishing Dog

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Seven Days Of Dog Video - Day Three: The Salmon Fishing Dog
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 December 2010 )
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Dog Video: The amazing back-flipping dog.

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Seven Days of Dog Video - Day Two: The Amazing Back-Flipping Dog...
Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 December 2010 )
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Dog Video: Cute Puppy Falling Asleep

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Seven Days Of Dog Video - Day One: Cute Puppy Falling Asleep.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 December 2010 )
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RIP Great Dane Tiny, UK's Biggest Dog

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Great Dane 'Tiny', Britain's Biggest Dog Has Died...
Last Updated ( Sunday, 28 November 2010 )
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My Dog Was Attacked - Will She Be OK..?

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Candace Myers from St Joseph, Michigan, USA asked about her dog being attacked. She was worried it might change her dog's behaviour. Here's my advice..
Last Updated ( Monday, 20 December 2010 )
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The Dogfather In Germany

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16th Sept 2010:  I'm off to Germany for a few days to learn some new tricks.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 October 2010 )
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Best Dog Dancing Video Ever..?

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Here's a bit of fun. A Labrador dances merengue.. Fantastic! Is this the best dog dancing video ever..?
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 December 2010 )
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It's Not Every Day You Have A Poem Written About You!

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I often receive testimonials from grateful clients (thank you!), but I'd never had a poem written about me. Until now...
Last Updated ( Monday, 16 August 2010 )
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Puppy Proof Your Furniture!

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I saw a great idea the other day for protecting your furniture from those pin-sharp puppy teeth...
Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 August 2010 )
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Doofus Wins The Day!

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I like us to have a laugh at our Dogfather dog training classes held in Earls Barton, Northamptonshire..
Last Updated ( Monday, 07 June 2010 )
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Dogfather on Anglia News

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I was interviewed today on Anglia TV News about Dangerous Dogs proposals. Check it out here...
Last Updated ( Sunday, 08 August 2010 )
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Dogfather's Gone Missing!! Shock Horror!!

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Apparently there was shock and consternation in Earls Barton recently when my dog training article went missing from Barton Today. I received a call..
Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 August 2010 )
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Dog Rescues Injured Dog - Amazing Video

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Amazing video of a dog trying to rescue a dying dog from a  busy highway. You can't watch this and not be moved by what this dog is trying to do..
Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 April 2010 )
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Video: Toddler Trains Rottweiler!

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A few months ago I was called to an over excited Rottweiler who was scaring the family's toddler and in danger of knocking her over by being too boisterous. Today I received a message on my Facebook..
Last Updated ( Sunday, 08 August 2010 )
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Only in America...!

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Dog who doesn't come back? "Must-have" accessory: GPS location for dogs only $624!
Last Updated ( Sunday, 08 August 2010 )
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I'm Good, But I'm Not THIS Good...

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I spotted a photo of a client's dog and I thought to myself that even if I think I'm good at dog training - and even though his behaviour has improved no end - I don't think I'm quite THIS good...
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 March 2010 )
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I'm on the National Executive of the GSD League Working Branch

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Just when I thought I was old enough and wise enough (ugly enough?) to get involved with volunteering for things, I get caught out..
Last Updated ( Sunday, 21 February 2010 )
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BBC's Joe Pignatiello Enthuses About The Dogfather!

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BBC Radio's Joe Pignatiello and his partner hired me to see 'Poppy The Puppy' for a little general puppy training & dog training advice. What lovely people and a lovely puppy! I hadn't expected him to mention it on his Breakfast Show the next day, though, and he was very complimentary...
Last Updated ( Monday, 01 November 2010 )
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It's Official - I'm The Dog Mafia!

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I went to get a haircut today...
Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
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The Talking Dog

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A man sees a sign "Dog For Sale"...
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 March 2010 )
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Owner Is "Over The Moon" With Growling Dog's New Behaviour

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Zoe from Finedon wrote to tell me she's "over the moon" with her Jack Russell's new calm behaviour
Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
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BBC Radio Appearance

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I've been invited onto BBC Radio this Sunday morning (6th Dec) to review the newspapers
Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
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Five Star Reviews on Bview!

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Dogfather achieves 5 star reviews for dog training on Bview...
Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 February 2010 )
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Walking Dexter Is Now "An Absolute Pleasure, Not An Ordeal"

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Dexter's Owner Hilary Sent Me a Great Email About Their Transformation - I thought You'd Like To See
Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
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Just Back From German National Schutzhund Championships

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My Teacher Jogi Zank Wins Germany's Biggest Working Dog Championship
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 September 2011 )
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We Saved A Dog From Being Rehomed

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Had a Great Day Today - I Love It When We Save A Dog From Being Rehomed...
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 February 2010 )
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Rottie Fest 2009

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Dogfather Dog Obedience Demonstration and Tracking-For-Fun Seminar At Rottie Fest 2009
Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 September 2009 )
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Roamin' To Rome - For Charity!

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Matt Dalton is Roamin' To Rome with his pet Rottweiler Roman for Charity. Passing Through Northamptonshire Late August 2009
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 July 2009 )
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Puppy and Dog Training Class Fun Competition Results

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Congratulations To Winners Of Dog Training Classes Fun Obedience Competition
Last Updated ( Saturday, 24 October 2009 )
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Facebook and Twitter

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I'm on Facebook and Twitter - Add me? (Cesar Millan already has!)
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 June 2009 )
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