"Hi Graeme, what a bit of luck meeting the ‘Dogfather’ in NZ' – love the name and the gear (Wot.. those shorts?? G) so I couldn’t possibly let you head back home without having a word with my crazy two babies. I call them babies as NZ Animal Management said to me once “these are dogs not babies”. Ha ha yes I am one of the dog owners that people can’t stand – I cuddle them (That's OK G), let them sleep with me (Hmmm…? G), dance with them (Oh dear.. I draw the line at dancing… 
G) and give them lots of treats, so it is probably no wonder Maggie my Maltese Terrier was very jealous when I got Scottie a Shih Tzu / Lhasa Apso.
"Anyway Scottie is a grump and bites. I couldn’t believe it when I left him with Graeme to walk to the beach and after a few tantrums Scottie was walking like a little darling, he definitely needed more work than Maggie but you did a fantastic job and the best part is it gave me confidence to be firmer with them and realise that good discipline with dogs makes them so much more easier to handle. Of course my friends and family don’t mind popping over if they know they won’t get eaten alive or piddled on by a girlie Maltese Terrier who gets over-excited with guests! I hope you come back to NZ again I have told lots of people about you so you would be super busy – thanks again Dogfather."
You can see Sonya, sister Jo and the dogs in the group pic on the beach, below. G
G) and give them lots of treats, so it is probably no wonder Maggie my Maltese Terrier was very jealous when I got Scottie a Shih Tzu / Lhasa Apso. "Anyway Scottie is a grump and bites. I couldn’t believe it when I left him with Graeme to walk to the beach and after a few tantrums Scottie was walking like a little darling, he definitely needed more work than Maggie but you did a fantastic job and the best part is it gave me confidence to be firmer with them and realise that good discipline with dogs makes them so much more easier to handle. Of course my friends and family don’t mind popping over if they know they won’t get eaten alive or piddled on by a girlie Maltese Terrier who gets over-excited with guests! I hope you come back to NZ again I have told lots of people about you so you would be super busy – thanks again Dogfather."
You can see Sonya, sister Jo and the dogs in the group pic on the beach, below. G
Graeme says: Thank you too Sonya! Keep up the good work and they'll be fine. It was lovely to meet you all and the dogs. I had a great time too. Funnily enough I've had an offer from down in the Wellington NZ area to go to work a little Dogfather magic there too so you never know. I promise to fly Air New Zealand next time too!
(Incidentally, if you landed here because you're looking for New Zealand Huntaway dog training, I'm your man. Find out more by following the link to my One to One Dog Training. I love working with them and I'll travel anywhere to train a Huntaway – even New Zealand!)
Added 26th Feb 2012
