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What does it take to be a dog behaviourist? It sounds like a fun job, doesn't it? But is it really fun, or is it more fascinating, emotionally draining, and even dangerous? Perhaps it’s not all about dogs after all!What qualities and skills are required?What exactly is your "true north"? Be mindful of the wobbles—they happen to all of us who care.Being a chameleon and adapting your behaviour to mirror those you’re working with, as well as dressing as a consultant rather than a kennel worker, is key.Getting people on your team and delivering often unwelcome advice is no easy feat. How you present yourself—both in terms of demeanour and attire—affects the trust and confidence others place in your abilities.Understanding the stages of learning and building relationships is essential.Learning and gaining knowledge—qualifications versus practical experience. Picking up poo, mopping floors, making tea, and not getting paid for any of it…perhaps that’s where the real learning happens.Learning to unde

Unlocking the Future of Canine Regenerative Medicine with Andrew ArmitageIn this groundbreaking episode, we dive into the world of regenerative therapies for dogs with Andrew Armitage BSc (Hons), BVM&S, MRCVS, a pioneer in the field. With thousands of successful treatments under his belt, Andrew and his team at Greenside Veterinary Practice have treated more animals using biological therapies than anyone else in the UK. Their extensive database of treatment responses offers unparalleled insights into the effectiveness of regenerative medicine.Andrew shares how cutting-edge therapies—like stem cell treatments, PRP, and Class IV laser therapy—are transforming the lives of dogs suffering from musculoskeletal conditions. His team’s exceptional success rate in reducing pain and restoring function is backed by rigorous scientific research, pushing the boundaries of veterinary medicine.Join us as we explore how regenerative medicine is revolutionising pet healthcare, the latest breakthroughs in the field, and

The unusual moany greeting…it takes 2 seconds to get on to moaning about the weather…that sets the scene for a talk about dog safety. Ooh…did someone mention ‘positive only training’? Bribing dogs ignoring dogs and growing into behaviour issues! Neuroplasticity…”it don’t work like that!” Self-rewarding behaviours and turning around and ignoring the dog jumping up whilst your back is left gushing with blood! It’s a bit of a moany one…but the dog world is a mess and we can’t escape that…despite the wave of 'Science-based' bullsh…erm methodology. Sniffy walks Vs appropriate physical exercise. What actually makes dogs happy? It’s certainly not what some people think or promote! Fatal dog attacks and the Malinois…2 babies killed. The rise of the Cane Corso the questions about the XL Bully. The North and South divide are both just perplexed by the stupidity and naivety of people. They chat about the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE.org) and the #puthecameradown campaign. Unfo

A Chat with CIDBT Tutor Diane Kunas from Seattle From a first meeting in Merthyr Tydfil 20 years ago to completing her Master’s degree and returning stateside, Diane Kunas has had quite the journey. We delved into some fascinating insights about dog ownership in Seattle and across various US states. The discussion uncovered surprising similarities between the UK and the US, from our shared obsession with “fur-babies” to training methods and attitudes towards our four-legged friends. Topics ranged from balanced training vs. force-free approaches to dog laws, breed-specific legislation (BSL), and—of course—the all-important subject of oodles of Doodles. Diane’s passion for Bull breeds, especially the slobber-prone Dogue de Bordeaux, shone through. She’s left a trail of drool across Seattle, no doubt turning heads and winning hearts. We also touched on industry regulations—or the glaring lack thereof—and how these impact the world of dog training. It's clear that both sides of the pond share pl

Happy New Year from this miserable duo! They’re clearly struggling to muster any exciting New Year vibes and seem as though they can hardly stay awake. Mostly flat, but there is some useful information about puppies teething and transitioning into adulthood. Don’t you ever get bored with just walking and feeding dogs? Walking dogs on leads, paying for their own dinner, and working on films with dogs—such is life. They discuss upcoming podcasts, which should (hopefully) be better. The cheese debate rumbles on, alongside the amazing skill dogs have for spitting out tablets. Bone broth conversations are enough to bore anyone to tears, while Lez—the master of the English language—gives Ross some tips on speech before moving on to competitive obedience. Find a purpose for training, or you might not bother at all. 2025 goals? Oh, there aren’t any! Well, maybe to get titre testing done. Leptospirosis – 2 (possibly 3), and 4, Crufts, CLA, and that’s a wrap!

After a short break, they’re back with a Christmas Special! Don’t get too excited… there’s nothing particularly special about it. There isn’t even the usual wonderful intro music! Team London apologises for the lack of an intro and outro, while Team Scotland couldn’t care less. She’s a natural-born leader, who doesn’t need jingles and angles! Lez gives the game away by revealing that we recorded this on 3rd December! Why she was already wearing her Christmas earrings probably deserves some commendation. Meanwhile, the London contingent remained as “enthusiastic” as ever and made no effort at all. After a quick chat about Faelan – Lez’s new retriever pup – along with a moan about veterinary fees. There’s even some decent information on dogs’ well-being, covering liver support, genetics, health scores versus the reality of living with dogs, and how we sometimes “kid ourselves” into seeing what isn’t really there. There’s also a brief (and entirely unnecessary) insigh

The end of season 4. After they set the rules for the conversation... both Lez and Ross then promptly ignored them! This episode kicks off with a kerb consultation, a wee-ridden sofa, and a coffee that would please the Bisto kids. The Scottish contingent brings up the spit or swallow conundrum and the pair discuss why you’d never eat cake during a consultation! The conversation wanders to a Staffie on a boat and being locked in London apartments and disorientated. A sensible moment of safety discussion regarding personal safety before analysing relationships between clients. The Londoner throws in some helpful advice about rehoming partners. An aggressive Cane Corso that reminds us to stay safe and follow best practices! Shutting up a Schnauzer and the difference between client views and the professional assessment and how owners adapt and cope with the behaviour of their dogs. The truth about Spaniels from a behaviourist perspective. What are the scariest dogs to work with…ooh hold on, there’s

In this episode, we dive into the world of dog laws and legislation with Trevor Cooper from Cooper & Co solicitors. Despite the usual hiccups and a slightly chaotic introduction (thanks, Ross! 😂), the conversation quickly becomes a must-listen for any dog owner or enthusiast. Trevor Cooper, the leading specialist in dog law for England and Wales, sheds light on both criminal and civil laws affecting dog owners. He shares the differences between a solicitor and a barrister and offers a compelling insight into his journey to becoming a prominent figure in this field. For those who recall, we revisit the significant impact of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991—a piece of legislation that has brought about devastation and controversy since its inception. If you're a dog owner, this episode is essential. We discuss the prevalence of relationship breakdowns and custody battles over dogs, reminding listeners to choose their partners wisely! While there are a few positives to note in the prosecution trends under the

A chat about inappropriate laughter is quickly followed by the topic of pet bereavement. Maybe a hard listen, probably a harder conversation for Lez and Ross to have and to put out there. How long does this gut-wrenching feeling last for? How long will it take to smile instead of cry at the memories? Making very hard decisions when it comes to the love of your dogs and what happens when we don’t have the ability to make these choices. The impact that these wonderful animals have on our lives and the worry of losing our best friends can be overwhelming. It’s never any easier, but we may be more prepared to do the last display of love for our dog. Some practical as well as emotional conversations about the last breath, the cremation/the burial and how we move forward. If you are able to listen, please do. If you need to share with anyone who needs it, please do. Thank you to the GaGD team for putting this out there and to Lez and Ross for sharing their experiences in the hope it may benefit others

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 fro

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 e

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 2

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 ma

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, reho

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

The usual clumsy introduction and the Scottish contingent (mentioning no names) had a microphone malfunction (user error!). Moody Bitch comes to mind…not because of the microphone error, but because we are joined in this episode by the wonderful Sam Swift from Proflax Natural Superfood Supplements. A fascinating insight into the benefits of holistic principles and approaches supporting physical and physiological issues in dogs. Where and why Proflax started, and looking at the mind, body and spirit. Naturally, we focus on Training and behaviour and how these superfood supplements can support some of the work that we do, but as dog lovers, owners and canine professionals, we look at all of the products available to support optimal health in our dogs. An interesting conversation about synergy and absorption of the products, bio-active compounds and so, so much more! If you don’t regularly listen to this podcast…listen to this episode and give any relevant products a try…in consultation with Pr

After an exchange of pleasantries, a little chat about AI, a bit of reorientation around the map of Scotland, which is yet to be confirmed! Unusually, we quickly move on to the scheduled dog topic of training classes and how, when and where to start and all of the considerations that need to be taken into account. As always, Lez and Ross are ‘kinda’ on the same page, but on slightly different paragraphs! 😂 Working dog classes VS pet dog classes, selecting a venue, the reality of indoor and outdoor courses, insurance companies, films and handouts, session planning and course planning, banning kids, working around school holidays, contracts, leadership…the rules of individual classes (you’d be terrified to attend either Ross’s or Lez’s classes🫣) A chat about vaccines in regard to temperament formation, what to include in your tool kit, how to start off your class to create cohesion and maximum success. A brief insight into energy and deference, keeping conversations open and empoweri

After an unplanned little break…they are back! 👏🤙 Once we'd got past a blonde microphone moment from the Scottish contingent…it’s brought back by the Londoner who is managing expectations (we know your expectations aren’t that great), we discuss managing risks. What, why and where do you walk your dogs? Dodgy taps and on to the topic of slip leads, flexi leads and awful people in the park. Why are people so thick?! 🤷‍♂️ Cognitive decline, hounds of the Baskervilles, dogs in schools 😱 Then it's on to the scheduled matter of dog training classes. Naturally there is a pronunciation lesson regarding the Maremma. The KC Good Citizen Dog Scheme, dogs balls, rosettes, rubbish, FCI Obedience and general dog chat thrown in! Enjoy, or turn off at your earliest opportunity. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️🫣 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 fro

What’s in a name? The usual cheery moaning kicks of the new season. Cars, cages, hotels and jump pens. A couple of mentions of the new book, (that is out now!) before the main topic of multiple dog ownership. The best age to bring another dog into the home along with the benefits, the drawbacks and impacts of training and management in a multi-dog household. Exercising, playing, training and developing relationships with individual dogs within the family group. This episode culminates in a fascinating discussion about various training disciplines and the essential understanding of training, timing and consistency to achieve results in whatever aspect of dog training. 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 / Cru

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

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 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.

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

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!

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 ;-)

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 :-)

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...

Starting with a chat about doctorate programmes, we eased smoothly onto the topic of dogs and ended with a load of drivel...

What shall we talk about today? I know... Cars, Covid and Crap!

Little furry things, big furry things, little flying bitey things, big flying things, flying, flames... what does it for you? Oh... and a bit of dog talk thrown in too.

We knew we should have recorded this on Monday... Tuesday afternoon and the whole of the UK is back in full lockdown.

A good old blether on boxing day... that isn't really boxing day at all  28/12/2020

Here it is, the first episode of our new weekly podcast The Blonde Leading the Blonde. Recorded just before Xmas 2020 a couple of days after London went into Tier 4 lockdown and a couple of days before Scotland goes into Tier 4 lockdown.