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Training

We tell training from a dog point of view. Some of it is our humans’ attempts to train us, some is our more successful efforts to train our humans.

With an Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Mum always says you need to train us before we train you. We can assure you, that we are more patient, more determined and more stubborn than you will ever be. As a result, we’ll have you trained in no time. Of course, we are also eagre to please, so if you put in a little effort you will have us eating out of your hand… off the counter… out of the fridge… off the table! You get the idea.

Puppy

Zoom Call – Tuesday 6th May 2025

May 6, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Zoom Call – Tuesday 6th May 2025
Wilma did a Zoom call meet and greet yesterday. She wonders when Pebbles will sit still long enough to take them over.

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Magpies – Monday 5th May 2025

May 5, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Magpies – Monday 5th May 2025
Do magpies eat peanuts? Someone has been raiding the greenhouse and Wilma is thinking of setting up watch.

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The F word – Friday 2nd May 2025

May 2, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on The F word – Friday 2nd May 2025
Mum is very grateful that she has taught Pebbles the F word. When she really needed it, Pebbles got the message.

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No Meals! – Wednesday 30th April 2025

April 30, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on No Meals! – Wednesday 30th April 2025
Pebbles is going to be getting no meals and she’s really rather alarmed by the prospect. She also ended up rather wet.

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Learning to pose – Friday 25th April 2025

April 25, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Learning to pose – Friday 25th April 2025
Pebbles has been learning to pose – or more to the point, Mum has been trying to teach her, but she’s not keen.

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Difference of opinion – Wednesday 23rd April 2025

April 23, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Difference of opinion – Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Mum and Pebbles had a difference of opinion about the purpose of training classes. Pebbles just loves seeing her friends.

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All change – Tuesday 22nd April 2025

April 22, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on All change – Tuesday 22nd April 2025
It’s all change on the food front for Pebbles. She’s also having to do more training, but at least it’s fun.

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Fish – Sunday 20th April 2025

April 20, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Fish – Sunday 20th April 2025
When someone shouts ‘fish’ Pebbles comes running – just to check everything is ok, you understand. Not because she has to.

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A trip to Banbury – Wednesday 16th April 2025

April 16, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on A trip to Banbury – Wednesday 16th April 2025
Today Wilma has a trip to Banbury to look forward to – if only she were sightseeing. Instead she’s going to the eye specialist

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Learning to trust – Tuesday 15th April 2025

April 15, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Learning to trust – Tuesday 15th April 2025
Learning to trust can be a slow process with a young puppy – everyone is on edge as they wait to see if puppy makes the right choices.

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