A flawless start as usual with more lessons in English language from Lez.

The nonsense chat covering the weather, recent workshops and other drivel leads the way to discussing living with the convalescent dog.

From the conventional spay to cruciate ligament ruptures, hygromas, ruptured bladders and epilepsy. The emotional drain on owners and the strain of caring for dogs after illness or injury. The thought of doing it maybe harder than the reality in some cases?!

A conversation about the huge microchip needle, bone damage, the stoic nature of dogs and the importance of raising your dogs as individuals and creating the ability for contentedness when alone.

A difficult topic leading the way to an even more difficult conversation next time about when we lose our beloved canine companions.

----- oOo -----

Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years.

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

A reflection of lockdown.

The southern aspect can’t recover from his initial faux pas of mentioning the lack of guests for this episode! A brief conversation about British Summertime and wet feet leads on to a pretty non-dog related reflection of lockdown.

We originally started this podcast during the pandemic, just to make some distraction and provide some relief from the difficult ‘storm’ in which we all found ourselves in…despite being in many different vessels!

The strange new language that we had to learn…social distancing, bubbles, shielding, sanitising, and getting used to the new normal!

Washing shopping, touching unknown dogs, socialising dogs, long term affects on us and our dogs.

Eat out to help out…then get back in! Be kind…actually don’t bother! Common sense gets lost in Google apparently. Cruelty in the name of kindness, and the rather depressing result of pandemic puppy buying.

Luckily Lez gives us some Japanese tutoring in regard to a lonely mouth and Ross provides expert insight into the use of a flannel, to save panic buying toilet rolls! Give this one a miss…normal service will resume shortly!

----- oOo ----- Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years.

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

Lez and Ross are a bit worse for wear after their trip to Crufts and a stressful couple of weeks. A post Crufts catch-up. Ross explains the recent problems with his young Rottweiler, Okhaan and the large cost of treatment and the problems with Pet Insurance and whether to insure of not. Lez is late to the party discovering the Hovawart and both are struggling to find their ‘happy place’ whilst stuffing beef windpipes! A chat about chews and mental activity. Usual drivel about food, Easter eggs, some weird marzipan simnel cake and what we can do with our dogs over Easter 🐣 and what we need to be careful of regarding toxins… oh and get involved with the Lez Graham egg challenge (or not?!) No Chicks 🐣 🐥 were harmed during the making of this podcast.

Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years.

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

Born in a barn? More confused introductions. Is it Emma, Emma and Emma, or is it Kathryn?! Getting old is a privilege denied to many…Lez celebrates her ageing and Ross can’t cope with it!

A few mentions of ‘The Well Mannered Dog’ Lez’s new book is woven in between the trials and tribulations of ageing.

When they finally start talking dog, they quickly debunk fur-babies and pet parents whilst discussing their early experiences with dogs. A conversation about resource guarding, the problems with social media, breeders and money motivations, strange clients and sad cases

~ See us at Crufts in Hall 4 stand 109 ~

Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years.

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...
www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

The usual confused and lighthearted introduction with sneezing (or farting?!) and a bit of gossip, followed by the more somber conversation about the real mess of dog ownership and rescue in the UK, the failing XL bully ban, exploring inherent drives within dogs, understanding breed differences, what we can do about fatal dog attacks, the trouble with fur-babies, social predators, prey animals, the ‘because I’m worth it’ culture, and naturally, a few subtle drops of Lez’s new book being launched at Crufts are peppered throughout.

~ See us at Crufts in Hall 4 stand 109 ~

Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless dogs, Lez has written three award-winning books and Ross is the star of many dog training videos including The Canine Lifestyle DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home... The Pet Gundog Puppy book - https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe... The Canine Lifestyle video download - https://petsonfilm.uk/product/canine-... www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com And if you'd rather listen than watch, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1p7kd7T...

An interesting and philosophical episode as Ross and Lez discuss how dog training, attitudes, and equipment use have changed over the last couple of decades... some for the better and some for the worse - or have they?

Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless dogs, Lez has written three award-winning books and Ross is the star of many dog training videos including The Canine Lifestyle DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home... The Pet Gundog Puppy book - https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe... The Canine Lifestyle video download - https://petsonfilm.uk/product/canine-... www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

This episode sees Ross and Lez, once they finish their chatty intro (of course), discuss the different training courses available for dog enthusiasts and those wanting to take it a bit further and join the profession. Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless dogs, Lez has written three award-winning books and Ross is the star of many dog training videos including The Canine Lifestyle DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home... The Pet Gundog Puppy book - https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe... The Canine Lifestyle video download - https://petsonfilm.uk/product/canine-... www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

Happy New Year - we hope 2024 is a cracking one for you, your families and of course, your dog training. This episode sees Ross and Lez, once they finish their chatty intro, discuss the types of training they have done with their dogs over the years as well as the training they have planned for 2024. If you want to know a bit more about the different types of dog training disciplines available then listen on 🎧 Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless dogs, Lez has written three award-winning books and Ross is the star of many dog training videos including The Canine Lifestyle DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home... The Pet Gundog Puppy book - https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe... The Canine Lifestyle video download - https://petsonfilm.uk/product/canine-lifestyle/ www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

A bit of fun and frivolity for the last episode of 2023... Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless dogs, Lez has written three award-winning books and Ross is the star of many dog training videos including The Canine Lifestyle DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home... The Pet Gundog Puppy book - https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe... The Canine Lifestyle video download - https://petsonfilm.uk/product/canine-lifestyle/ www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com And if you'd rather listen than watch, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://youtu.be/F0M9Fwwm_8M

Season 3 Episode 8 - 'Tis the season to be jolly... 'tis also the season when you have an unusually full house, have people leaving the deadly (for dogs) Xmas cake on low tables and lots of also deadly (for dogs) chocolate under the Xmas tree. This episode is all about keeping your dog safe, and yourself sane, over the festive season and really is one not to be missed... Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless dogs, Lez has written three award-winning books and Ross is the star of many dog training videos including The Canine Lifestyle DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home... The Pet Gundog Puppy book - https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe... The Canine Lifestyle video download - https://petsonfilm.uk/product/canine-lifestyle/ www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

Season 3 Episode 7 - Living with our dogs part 2.

Carrying on the conversation from episode 4, we not only talk about the trials and tribulations we experience when living with dogs, but also the methods we employ when things go wrong as well as when things go right...

Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless dogs, Lez has written three award-winning books and Ross is the star of many dog training videos including The Canine Lifestyle DVD.

Manners not Mayhem book - https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home...

The Pet Gundog series of books - https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/Books The Canine Lifestyle video download - https://petsonfilm.uk/product/canine-lifestyle/

www.rossmccarthy.com

www.lezgraham.com

And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

S3 E6 Gundogs and Guard Dogs - A bonus episode or not so much

Discussing the latest videos on social media where folk are cuddling dogs, regardless of whether they know the dog or not... and then looking surprised when the dogs turn and bite them.

Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless dogs, Lez has written three award-winning books and Ross is the star of many dog training videos including The Canine Lifestyle DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - ⁠⁠https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home..⁠⁠. The Pet Gundog Puppy book - ⁠⁠https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe..⁠⁠. The Canine Lifestyle video download - ⁠⁠https://petsonfilm.uk/product/canine-...⁠⁠ www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com And if you'd rather listen than watch, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

If you listen to just one of our podcasts, make it this one!

Lez and Ross are joined by the incredible Julie Shelton from Appledown Dog Rescue.

With over 30 years of experience in dog rescue, Julie offers a compelling yet sobering look into the world of dogs in 2024.

In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics, including:

Professional dog breeders

Overseas dogs

Pedigree dog breeders

XL bullies

Dog wardens

Julie’s insights are both fascinating and eye-opening.

We are truly in awe of Julie and the countless individuals like her who tirelessly champion the cause of dogs.

These unsung heroes rarely receive the recognition or rewards they deserve, especially on social media.

We sincerely encourage everyone to help in any way they can and to cherish their dogs even more today.

For more information, visit Appledown Dog Rescue.

https://appledownrescue.co.uk/ #rescuedogsarenotrubbish

----- oOo ----- Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years.

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

Season 3 Episode 5 - Talking Canine Nutrition with Jonathan Self from Honey's Natural Dog Food... both Ross and Lez are avid raw feeders, although saying that, Ross is a bit of a zealot when it comes to BARFing (no, not that kind, the raw feeding kind 😅)

If you have questions about raw feeding please contact Jonathan https://jonathanself.com/ or Honeys https://honeysrealdogfood.com/

Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless dogs, Lez has written three award-winning books and Ross is the star of many dog training videos including The Canine Lifestyle DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - ⁠https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home..⁠. The Pet Gundog Puppy book - ⁠https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe..⁠. The Canine Lifestyle video download - ⁠https://petsonfilm.uk/product/canine-...⁠ www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com And if you'd rather listen than watch, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

Season 3 Episode 4 - Living with our dogs... and not just our gundogs and our guard dogs, but living with dogs in general from setting boundaries to dog walking etiquette. Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless dogs, Lez has written three award-winning books and Ross is the star of many dog training videos including The Canine Lifestyle DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home... The Pet Gundog Puppy book - https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe... The Canine Lifestyle video download - https://petsonfilm.uk/product/canine-... www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com And if you'd rather listen than watch, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

Season 3 Episode 3 - This episode is all about socialisation, habituation, and what we do with our dogs.

Age, lifestyle, and breed are just three of the many topics we discuss and they all play a massive part in socialising our dogs. Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless puppies, Lez has written two award-winning books on them and Ross produced the Smart Puppy Training DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home... The Pet Gundog Puppy book - https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe... Smart Puppy Training video download - https://petsonfilm.uk/product/smart-p... www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube - https://youtu.be/MePMntvyfaY

Please remember to like, subscribe and review... thank you.

Season 3 Episode 2 - This episode is all about puppies... where to get one, what to look for, and what to walk away from. Both Ross and Lez have worked with countless puppies, Lez has written two award-winning books on them and Ross produced the Smart Puppy Training DVD. Manners not Mayhem book - https://www.trainedforlife.co.uk/Home... The Pet Gundog Puppy book - https://thepetgundog.co.uk/Home/ThePe... Smart Puppy Training video download - https://petsonfilm.uk/product/smart-p... www.rossmccarthy.com www.lezgraham.com

And if you'd rather

And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube too

https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

Just who are Ross McCarthy and Lez Graham?

Our first episode as Gundogs and Guard Dogs is introducing you Ross McCarthy and Lez Graham, their dogs, their thoughts on dogs as well as their experience.

For more information on Ross see https://www.rossmccarthy.com/ and for more information on Lez see http://lezgraham.com/

We'll be back very soon with a new layout... so for now... enjoy the start of season 3 episode 0 or should that be episode 1 🙄

We know, you can spell Cagoules with a K but for the sake of a good alliteration... 

What a reminiscing kind of episode today, from first cars to first dogs and a bit of everything in between...

Isn't it always the way - you just get into the swing of things and the door goes...

Is this going to be a first? I think we may have got through the whole episode only talking about dogs!

Summer Holidays!

Dad’s Chair!

Sunscreen!

Another clumsy start without someone having their microphone on?! 🤷‍♂️

The usual conversation about the joys of ageing and other delights along with a brief coffee spillage, an unwanted guide to Glasgow’s annual lockdown thing and then on to dogs and children.

The school holidays are upon us and as much as they try and stay upbeat, with over 60 years combined work with dogs, safety for Lez and Ross is always paramount!

Starting with pregnancy (they managed to swerve conception) through to your 7 or 8 year old…how should we be living with dogs?!

Preparing for a baby, bringing the baby home, crawling and toddling stages.

A rant a bit about the socials and the nonsense and DANGEROUS posts with dogs and children.

There are glimmers of positivity and sharing ideas about the wonderful relationships that are possible between children and dogs, but true to their ethos, common sense and safety rules the day!

It’s often 50/50 with managing children and managing your dog and observing body language from all parties and acting appropriately!

Another language lesson from the multilingual Mrs Graham, prior to culminating in wishing Ross a Happy Birthday by ruining all of his cake ideas!

----- oOo ----- Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years.

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

Wow... Mr McCarthy - concorde, really? WOW.
And a more down to earth question - what was your favourite Carry-On film?

Burgers, beans, birds... yup we really are foodies but we did manage to talk dogs too and of course, we had to mention the F word.

Need we say any more??

You know what it's like... you start talking about dogs and before you know it you're on to Innies and Outies ;-)

We started as we meant to go on today with a perfect blonde moment... and then it was back on to our favourite topic - food!

It's all happening this week... and not just with the puppies... and... just how many weather apps do you need on your phone??

A special episode talking about socialisation and habituation plans for young Hygge and Emrys

If it's a barking dog in the background it's got to be...

The blonde really is leading the blonde in relation to getting around the UK...
Apparently Wigan begins with a G ;-)

Yay - the blondes are back in action after a wee break...

What did we get up I hear you ask? Well, you'll just have to listen ;-)

Oops, a bit of a burpy start from the Londoner, that seems to send an over-tired Lez into hysteria. Once calmness is regained, this covers the role of the Professional Canine Behaviour Practitioner & Trainer (or whatever your job title is) Naturally, a rant or two ensues about social media and the modern wave of dog trainers and how to actually spend some quality time with your dogs. All we want is to create balance and truly happy dogs…which is what we do (and yes we call out the keyboard experts who know very little about dogs). Don’t mention hierarchy, paperwork or clients in tears…oh sorry, we did… remember don’t over-complicate it…if you can raise a child, you’ll probably do ok with a puppy... and yes you can say no to both (or is that either?). Create some clarity, harmony and live in peace with your dog. Lez acts as the question master to bring things back on track…amazing that she has the time, between rattling gates?! (ha ha Ross). The reality of dog behaviour problems, rehoming as an option and the dangers of not telling the truth. Ultimately the hideous UK Dog Law trumps it all. Bad things happen to good people…as always keeping it real, but with a smile and a sneeze, a burp or two…and we are so old that we are no longer looking for answers that don’t exist…just say No! 🤣

----- oOo ----- Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years.

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011. They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

But mainly it was about puppies :-)

The countdown is on for Ross getting dark shadows under his eyes and 4am trips to the garden... exciting times ahead

Back to our favourite all time topics... well, apart from dog poo that is.

Erm... penis cones... really? is that such a thing?

We're all over the place today... 

Wiltshire, London, Auckland, Australia and South Africa - talk about international cuisine (well an egg roll anyway)

It was a 'start as you mean to go on' episode this week as we fall over the introduction, stumble over words and forget what we were saying mid-sentence... business as usual then huh ;-)

It's all getting a bit exciting now... or is that stressful? Nah, definitely exciting as we talk about preparing for Emrys's arrival and trying to come up with a name for Ross' new puppy - idea's on a postcard to...

Or just add them in the comments below...

So if we said Ulrich, would you say von Liechtenstein?
Ross said huh? Lez said (swoon) 'Heath Ledger'... 

Fish Finger Sandwich anyone?

Yup, it's a thing and one of our all-time favourite sandwiches... 

What a meandering kind of day it was today, food, more food, puppies, dogs, more dogs, more puppies... more food and finally, a little bit of positivity to end... 

A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour - hope you enjoy, our detour :-)

The Northern Aspect managed to turn her microphone on this week...after a nudge!

The usual moan about the joys of ageing including nasal waxing and generally getting hairier!

A catch up which no one is interested in including running classes under the Golden Arches is followed by a look at running puppy classes.

Do you have the right knowledge? What's the difference between adult dog classes? Where do you train?

Allowing interaction and causing more damage than the positives you create! Puppy training to perfection...how to be the best that you can be.

A puppy party or a puppy education?!

A holistic approach to raising a sensible dog via owner education and breed specific knowledge.

A brief technical issue where the Londoner froze...a quick chat about dog law and equipment for puppies. The 5 minute exercise rule explored...exercise Vs socialisation / habituation.

Managing people is way harder than managing dogs! Sensible rules around the house for psychological or physiological development.

Nature and nurture - creating neutrality and raising the adult dog that you are aiming for.

Anyway...that's a bit of it. Enjoy (or not)?!
----- oOo -----

Lez and Ross have both been in the industry professionally for well over 20 years and each has been involved with dogs for over 40 years.

Whilst sensibly they have stayed away from the ‘limelight’ regarding TV offers, they have regularly been on national and local radio, spoken at national events at NDWA, CFBA, and Kennel Club / Crufts events as well as bespoke speaking engagements for the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE).

Ross wrote for Dogs Monthly Magazine for over 12 years and Lez was the first lady feature writer for a national Shooting Magazine (both Sporting Gun and Sporting Shooter).

They were also 'study buddies' and were the first in the UK to achieve a Masters Degree (Professional Practice) in Canine Behaviour and Psychology in 2011.

They work well together and apart, support and work with dog rescue organisations and train professional dog trainers and behaviourists.

Different as chalk and cheese, but maybe not as different as they like to think.

Intrigued? want to know more? then check out our websites...

www.rossmccarthy.com ~ www.lezgraham.com

And if you'd rather watch than listen, you can catch Gundogs and Guard Dogs on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gundogguarddog

Yup, we think it's safe to say that the blondes have a touch of the lockdown blues... although it didn't stop them from ribbing each other.

What shall we talk about today boys and girls?
I know... vinegar?? really??

Tuesday get together about this and that and t'other.... but mainly t'other...

A funny old day today... friends, films and funerals and how they're all a bit strange in lockdown...