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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.

Health

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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And so it starts – Monday 14th April 2025

April 14, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on And so it starts – Monday 14th April 2025
And so it starts – says Wilma, as Pebbles has free run of the garden for the first time. It wouldn’t be Wilma’s first choice of how to spend her day.

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Wensleydale – Wednesday 9th April 2025

April 9, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Wensleydale – Wednesday 9th April 2025
Wensleydale is not the best cheese for dog training – or so Mum discovered yesterday. There really is nothing quite as good as Emmenthal.

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Extra classes – Tuesday 8th April 2025

April 8, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Extra classes – Tuesday 8th April 2025
Pebbles is starting her extra classes today – it means a lot of work for her, but she needs it and I’ll get peace and quiet.

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Al fresco dining – Monday 7th April 2025

April 7, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Al fresco dining – Monday 7th April 2025
Pebbles was offered a spot of al fresco dining yesterday – she didn’t take to it, which seems very strange to Wilma!

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Holidaying with a puppy – Saturday 5th April 2025

April 5, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Holidaying with a puppy – Saturday 5th April 2025
Holidaying with a puppy is a challenge. One that is driving Mum to distraction. At least it means they’ve missed me – says Wilma.

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Wrong side of bed – Wednesday 26th March 2025

March 26, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Wrong side of bed – Wednesday 26th March 2025
Pebbles got out of the wrong side of bed yesterday – which wasn’t great given it was her training class day. It’s hard work for Mum.

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Crazy Girl – Tuesday 25th March 2025

March 25, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Crazy Girl – Tuesday 25th March 2025
Pebbles is one crazy girl. Mum takes her life in her hands every time they go out together – they have fun too, so I guess it’s ok.

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A little game – Thursday 20th March 2025

March 20, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on A little game – Thursday 20th March 2025
Mum has been playing a little game with Pebbles and it is showing promising results. Wilma has been holding the ladder while Mum goes up.

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