THE SPANIEL BLOG
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...
Why won’t my spaniel recall back to me?
Hands up if you’ve shamelessly chased your spaniel or spaniel mix around a park, field or through the streets just trying to get them to come home with you. Maybe you’ve watched other dog owners calmly let their dog run around...
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...
How using an online membership can train your Spaniel
Are you feeling stressed trying to find the right dog trainer? Maybe you’re at the bottom of a very long waiting list and you’re desperately trying to find a quick fix for your dog or new puppy? Perhaps you’re sick of scrolling through google looking for the right...
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...
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...
How to survive Christmas with your crazy Spaniel
It’s that time of year again, will Santa paws be adding your dog to the naughty or nice list? Do you pull your hair out over your Spaniel on a regular day, let alone Christmas day? Does your Spaniel or Spaniel mix have absolutely no social manners and jumps all over...
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...
How to help your Spaniel with Firework night stress
Don’t let your Spaniel or Spaniel mix’s anxiety rocket during firework season, be prepared for them with my Spaniel advice