Training

Adding a human baby to your Spaniel family

Adding a human baby to your Spaniel family

At the time of writing this blog, I’m nearly 6 months pregnant! Life is going to look very different for me, my husband and our two Cocker Spaniels, Kobie and Bailey, in a matter of months. So, I’m really starting to think ahead and identify how I can make this...

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The story behind ‘The Spaniel Guru’.

The story behind ‘The Spaniel Guru’.

If you’ve been following me on social media, you’ll know that at the end of March, I officially rebranded as The Spaniel Guru.It’s been nearly six years since I set up the business under ‘Pawsitively Pawsome’, and it will always have a fond place in my heart. But as...

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Why does my Spaniel go wacky for walkies?

Why does my Spaniel go wacky for walkies?

We all love long walks, don’t we? For many of us, that's why we picked the Spaniel breed, we had dreams of enjoying walks around the countryside, your spaniel running free off lead whilst regularly choosing to come back to you. The sun is shining, the birds are...

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Why does my Spaniel go crazy for birds?

Why does my Spaniel go crazy for birds?

Do you feel nervous every time you go on a walk that a bird or squirrel is going to fly or scuttle past and your Spaniel will go nuts!? (pun very much intended)  Maybe your Spaniel suddenly turns into a patrol dog and runs to the window every time they hear a...

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What are your new year training goals for 2022?

What are your new year training goals for 2022?

Can you believe it’s 2022? I feel like I’ve just blinked and suddenly 2021 is over and we’re in a brand new year! I’m not really a huge fan of new year's resolutions, but what I really like to think about are goals for the year ahead. Over Christmas my inbox was...

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Why does my Spaniel drag me around on walks?

Why does my Spaniel drag me around on walks?

Raise your hand if your Spaniel or Spaniel mix pulls on the lead when you’re out and about? Nod along if you have been dragged from one end of the park to another by your Spaniel’s eager nose? Perhaps you’re sick of your shoulder aching from what you wish was a nice...

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How to make sure your dog has a pawsome holiday

How to make sure your dog has a pawsome holiday

Have you booked a UK break for the first time in over a year? Perhaps you’re taking your new puppy with you and you’re wondering how they will react to finally leaving the local area? Maybe you’re bringing your dog away with you and you want to help them have a nice...

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How to help your Spaniel beat winter blues

How to help your Spaniel beat winter blues

You know that feeling after Christmas when you don’t want to wear anything other than your PJs and the thought of going back to your usual routine, in the mix of another lockdown, makes you feel… well, blue? Dogs can feel this too. Granted Christmas was far from...

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