It's Bernie's mum here taking over the blog for the first time ever!

I wanted to tell you about target training and how the 'touch' command has helped Bernie and myself in learning new tricks and commands!

Bernie has known the 'touch' trick for a few months now. He picked it up ever so quickly. Here's how we did it just in case you'd like to give it a go with your dog. This works particularly well if your dog is food orientated like my Bernie is...

I found this trick to be a great stepping stone to other tricks...

So, those are the basics! From there you can teach your dog to use their nose and even their paws to target your hands, feet, target stick, door... Anything you want to use as a target really!

I thought it was about time I listed which supplements my mum gives me, the reasons for them and why I recommend them!

Dorwest's Garlic and Fenugreek Tablets

My mum gives me a tablet a day and will up this to two a day in the summer time as I tend to suffer from hayfever. I'm so good at taking them now she no longer has to hide them in my food. 

"Garlic has antibiotic, antiseptic and anti-viral properties confirmed and has anti-inflammatory compounds. Fenugreek seeds also contain anti inflammatory properties.  When given regularly at the maintenance dose Garlic & Fenugreek Tablets increase resistance to infections by stimulating the immune system."

Dorwest's Elderberry & Nettle Extract

Mum will add this to my food during the winter time as I get 'Snow Nose' when it gets too cold outside. All I need is a quarter of a teaspoon added to my food each day and my pink nose turns back to black within a few months.

"A liquid to supplement the diet by providing specific nutrients to enhance and maintain good pigmentation.

These two plants are rich in iron and iodine, both essential for good pigmentation. The high levels of these nutrients are preserved in these full strength extracts and are beneficial to enhance and maintain the lack of pigmentation that may occur following a season or during the winter months. Can be given throughout the year and with any dry, wet or complete feeding regimes."

Olive Oil

Another that can be picked up from your local shop if it's not already in your mums cooking cupboard! I'm getting lots of benefits inside and out from having a little olive oil on my kibble. I've been told that it not only makes my food taste nicer (they're not lying) but also keeps my digestive system healthy and my bones and joints supple. On the outside it gives me a soft, shiny. flake-free coat. Mum swears it makes me shed less too. It's her fault she wears so much black, not mine! Much to my disgust I also get a little dab of it on my nose if it gets too dry. It does make my nose lovely and soft I guess.

Thornit Canker Powder

I run away when I see this bottle but apparently it's keeping my ears healthy... The things I put up with! 

Once a fortnight mum cleans my ears with cotton balls and water and will then pop a tiny bit of this stuff in each ear.

It's good for ear mites, itching and canker and a little bottle lasts a lifetime!

My mum also keeps Euphrasia handy for when I get really weepy/gunky eyes and Hepar Sulph just in case I get any ear infections.

I can't believe I've abandoned my blog for the last 7 months!! I'm so so sorry! :(

So much has happened since then! Allow me to fill you in quickly...

My mum became pregnant!
Partly the reason for the absence as she was very unwell in the first trimester 

I turned 1!
and looked absolutely miserable about it lol 

I had my first family Christmas 
and had to wear this stupid outfit. Ho ho help me.

I also decided that showing wasn't for me. I'm more than happy with just being a family pet, especially with my new little brother on the way. 

My mum found a food that suits my sensitive tummy and tastes amazing. It's by Wainwrights and is their salmon and potato kibble. I also get their turkey and rice trays - they are my absolute favourite!

I got a package! Mum has gone back to walking me on a harness as I kept choking myself with my collar because she wouldn't walk quick enough! The thing is though.. I've pretty much outgrown my old harness so mum decided it was time for a new one.

She only ordered it on Wednesday night from the EzyDog website! I can't believe it's here already - such a quick delivery!

It's the black Quickfit Harness. The material is super tough and well padded around the chest. Mum says it's easy to adjust the size and even easier to put on! The fitment is okay but could be better. I don't think they've taken big chested dogs into consideration in regards to the sizing. It doesn't fall to one side like other harnesses tend to do on me but I think it's sitting a bit tight under my front legs - I hope it doesn't rub.

Mum's obsessed with Cushions! 

So I thought I would do a special Frenchie Find just for her

My very first Pooch Pack arrived! Yippee! Continue reading to find out what I thought of each item!

Gorflex Gizmo - I was unsure of this at first but then mum made it squeak and put little treats in the groove and it became absolutely brilliant! I loved rolling around on the floor with this one.

BecoHoop - As you can see, this was the first item that caught my interest. It's brilliant for playing tug O war and it smells really good too!

Hungry Hector treats - We got two different type of Hungry Hector treats in the box and my goodness they are scrummy!! I've been sitting by the box in hope that mum will notice and give me more.

Natural Way Salmon and Potato Biscuits - I love biscuits.... But I love fish more! These were especially nice and there's loads in the bag!

I can't wait for the next pooch pack to arrive!!