Recent content by emmajt93

I think you need to go back to basics. When you mention he's grumpy when you ask him to move, this isn't right. I would start with things like this. Also when you're on walks with him and he gets aggressive towards other dogs, don't stop, keep going, ignore his lunges and his aggression...

You could try going back to basics, taking him outside every other hour or so and really praising him when he does anything.

With biting, there are numerous methods, replacing your hand with a toy, saying no etc, it's completely up to you. Just try all of them and see if any work. Another method is to just completely switch off and ignore them when they bite, and don't fuss them again until they're calm and gentle...

She's about 17 and has done numerous jumping shows! Yes she could of been frightened. When she first started refusing I lunged her over the jump, well tried, she kept trying to refuse again. So unlike her! Yes maybe trotting poles and small fences would be better.

Hi, I've been riding a mare for about 7/8 months now. When I first started riding her she was very strong for me. However, I've cracked this with a lot of transitiong work and soft hands in the school. However, I took her jumping a few months ago, we approached a double and she hesitated with...

Do you have a number or website for her?

I'm currently riding a coloured cob, I'm getting her back into work and she loves jumping. But we both need practise and some guidance before we can think about going to show. I have transport so can travel but no further than 10miles. Wondering if anyone knows of anybody? I'm having a lesson...