About Lynne
Lynne first became interested in Dog Training when she took on an adult dog that came with "baggage". Aggression to people and other dogs, destructiveness, separation anxiety, hyperactivity and a "bad attitude" were just a few of the problems that she inherited. It took a lot of work to turn that dog around, but he became her inspiration and she has never looked back.
That was a long time ago and she now dedicates her life to helping others with similar problems.
She continues to learn more on a daily basis and feels that there will always be new techniques and theories to add to her dog training "tool box". Lynne and her team have yet to discover a dog that they can not help, and take pride in the fact that they can match any dog and owner combination to a suitable training method which both can understand.
Lynne's Pack
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Kane - brindle Staffie x Labrador - the inspiration
A "problem dog" originally, Kane became Dog Borstal's number 1 "stooge dog". Lynne discovered that once his behaviour had been modified he then needed extra mental stimulation. This came in the form of Working Trials which is a dog sport. Not a natural, Kane did well and competed until he was nearly 9 years old. Qualifying through numerous stakes he then retired from competition. Kane enjoyed swimming, fun agility and searches until old age prevented such pastimes. In June 2011, at the grand old age of 17, the decision was made to put Kane to sleep as his quality of life had deteriorated. He is sadly missed however will never be forgotten.
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Zeke - German Shepherd x Labrador
Zeke was bought as a puppy and trained from day one with Working Trials, demonstrations and stooging in mind. Zeke is extremely "high drive" which means he has to do something mentally and physically stimulating otherwise he would be a nightmare pet. He regularly competed in Working Trials and did very well qualifying CDex, UDex, WDex, TDex and PDex despite Lynne not spending enough time on his training due to commitments elsewhere. He is a great dog who is always willing to please although can be extremely sensitive at times.
Alice - Rottweiller
Lynne always said that she would never have three dogs, never have a bitch and would only have X breeds - then along came Alice! Being fostered by someone training at her school, she needed a home. She has a fantastic temperament and is a shining example of the breed. There were no plans to do dog sports with her, however Lynne then discovered Canix. Cross Country Running with Dogs!!. Lynne hated running at school and would need to sit down after about a minute, but there is nothing more exhilarating than running through a forest with your dog on a bungee and harness. It's a great way to get fit too. Not sure who likes it most, Lynne or Alice.
Freeway - Siberian Husky
Freeway is a Siberian Husky who was born in December 2010. Why did she get him? Not because he is pretty, not because she likes the thought of having to instal ten foot fencing with an overhang around her back garden, not because she will probably have a problem with recall, or because she fancies having her garden landscaped by a digging machine!!!! Freeway is for Canix. Huskys love to run and that is what she got him for. He is going to be a Canix dog and do what he is made for..........run, run, run.
Fraggle - Korthals Griffon (Wirehaired Pointer)
Fraggle ended up in a rehoming centre through no fault of his own, or his owners. Lynne fostered him initially however that quickly changed once she realised what a lovely dog he is. He fitted in fantastically with her other dogs from day one and she fell in love with his endless enthusiasm and happy demeanour. Fraggle never stops wagging his tail, in fact his whole body wags! He enjoys Canix, swimming, agility and searches as well as long walks in the countryside. Very smart, he needs plenty of mental stimulation and physical exercise.
