Links to useful resources
Worth-a-Look Facebook groups
Dog Training Advice and Support
Run by a group of experts in canine behaviour and training. I found it so useful in the early days of having Betsy. There is a wealth of information in their files which is freely available and they also offer a puppy club membership at a reasonable cost for more specific help and advice.
At the start of 2022 they published a book, available on Amazon called Dog Training and Behaviour Solutions by Sally Bradbury, one of the fb group experts, with contributions by many of the others.
It’s under £10 and well worth the investment.
Author of Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy, a puppy training book which is easily accessible by any children in the family too . . . everyone needs to be consistent with training a puppy to avoid any confusion.
An American-based group, but uses kind and positive methods with fresh training ideas.
Beyond the Bowl-Canine Enrichment
Great ideas for enrichment here.
Canine Enrichment-Dog Training and Behaviour
A group run by Shay Kelly, author of several science-based training and behaviour books.
Further enrichment ideas from group members.
Great if you have the space…if not, just adapt an idea or two.
Pupplesnuffs gets our dog treats and chews from this family-run company who are passionate about good products and good service.
Websites
A 5* council accredited breeder of Golden Doodles, Labradoodles and Irish doodles in Somerset, my daughter and breeder of my beautiful Betsy. If you’re looking to add a doodle to your family bundle, check her out.
Harnesses:
Y-shaped harnesses with two points of contact, which don’t impede shoulder movement.
Y-shaped harnesses, with two points of contact, which don’t impede shoulder movement.
Their profits go towards canine charities.