My mission is to provide friendly, honest advice in order to bring you and your dog closer together, to help you develop a better understanding of each other and the roles you play within your pack. By achieving this you will create a better balance, enhancing the life you share.      

About Me

I was bought into the world at the same time my Mum and Dad bought a heinze 57 puppy called Lady. We grew up together and learned from one another. She was my best friend, my football team mate, my someone to tell all my secrets to and someone to blame all my childhood misdemeanours on. Sadly when I was aged 13, lady died in my arms at the vets surgery after becoming ill. I was heartbroken. I carried her collar with me everyday, it was at this time when my new baby brother was ill in hospital and she wasn't by my side to confide in.

A year after Lady died I came home from a evening game of football and walked in my front door. Something was different.

I heard a yelping sound and went to investigate in the kitchen. I saw a little black ball of fluff on a bed by the back door, it was a black and tan german shepherd cross labrador that we called Cassie. Now I will be totally honest, I didn't pull my weight with her and tried to get out of walking and feeding her in order to go out and play with my friends. At 14 you have a social life you know! She still turned out to be a great family dog who sadly passed away in 2002.

Neither of my family dogs were pedigree expensive pooches, neither were they taken to a training class or ever needed behavioural help. I put this down to a strong pack bond between my mum, dad, three brothers and I. Everyone knew their place within the home and if anyone stepped out of line, my dad (the alpha!) would sort us out. This is where I started to learn pack behaviour without even realising it.

AUG 2003

After moving out of our family home in Essex and moving to Hertfordshire in 1999, I travelled into London to look for a male german shepherd pup. I found a breeder and went to see the pups. They looked great and I met the parents but then found out that the singer JK had reserved the remaining two males and all that was left was the runt of the litter, a female with half a tail that had been chewed off by the mother. The owners came up with the sob story of sob stories and said I could have her for half price. Looking back, I know that my heart should never have ruled my head when deciding on a puppy, but I would never change her for the world. As you can see from her photos, Mia is a great looking dog who's temperment is outstanding. Mia is now 5 years old and is the most loyal dog I could ever ask for, protective when needed and great around friends, family and children. I'm glad my heart did rule my head that day but I guess I was lucky as I know its not always the case. 

JAN 2008

My Fiancee Alice and I have just taken on a year old Rotti who is now called Rodney. He was dropped off at a local police station where the owners left no details, not even his name. Our friends Ross and Carla took him in however their cats were none to pleased, he however, wasn't bothered in the slightest! Rodney is a great dog and obviously well looked after in the past but I guess due to recent press coverage about the breed, they decided he wasn't for them. I wish they could have made contact with a behaviourist first before making a decision like this. In my eyes there is no such thing as a bad breed, just inexperienced handling and awareness of the chosen breed. We recently attended a Rotti social and training event in Sandon, Herts and he got on very well. He's still very young but very willing to learn. Rodney is almost intergrated into my pack, this takes time and patience. Ross and Carla have done a fantastic job of looking after him and we can't wait until he lives with us full time. I would like to thank Ross and Carla for looking after him for us and for them to know they are always welcome to come visit.

Thanks guys!

Update Mar 2008

Rodney is now happily living with us and is learning how to be a member of my pack.

Lee.