My Dogs
Have you ever noticed how many expert dog trainers and “Behaviourists” got into the business because their own dog was unruly, or had behavioural issues and in many cases still do? My best advice when employing a trainer or behaviourist is to ask to see their dogs and ask them to demonstrate their training methods. I currently have six dogs; 5 Malinois and a Cocker Spaniel who runs the show, The dogs live with 2 cats, 3 horses and about 30 Alpacas.
DIVA
Westmids Diva, is Jimmy's daughter out of Westmids Tara. Diva has qualified CD ex, UD ex, WD ex and UKTDA levels 1 and 2. Now aged 12 years, she remains as "Spicy" as ever. although she has formed a grudgingly maternal relationship with Lilibet. Diva has branched out into acting and has recorded some "action" scenes for a soon-to-be-aired Netflix programme
AJAX
Ajax, a Swiftanbold Harrier, is now 7 years old. He has competed in several dog sports but, lately, has been building his TV career, appearing as "Roscoe" in Trigger Point. He has completed filming in a Guy Ritchie series for Netflix, which will air in September 2026.
He has several other projects in the pipeline for late 2026.
JELLYBEAN
Jellybean, Swiftanbold Whirlwind, CD ex, UD ex, WD ex has produced an outstanding litter of working Malinois pups, which has paused her working trials career.
Once again, during her maternity leave, she took time out to star as a police dog in the new series of Trigger Point.
She has a number of other TV and advertising projects in the pipeline, but will be focussing on her trialling career in late 2026.
PEANUT
Peanut, Swiftanbold Hurricane, CD ex, continues to work hard rehabilitating both nervous and aggressive dogs. Peanut lost an eye three years ago but she continues to show that nothing holds a great dog back, whilst competing and winning in working trials with her handler and trainer, Ella.
LILIBET
Lilibet, Merveille de Aikhanoum, was brought to the UK from France and is currently achieving success in shows and has qualified for Crufts 2027. She was part of the RKC Puppy Foundation display at Crufts in 2026, aged just 7 months. She is also training in Agility and heelwork to music. We have plans to train her to track, which should be a bit of a challenge for an Afghan Hound!
Molly
Molly is now 12 years old but still enjoys life and works in our behaviour programmes.
Molly is an excellent assistant in behavioral work for dogs who are nervous around unknown dogs, as she is extremely good at ignoring every other dog on the planet if there’s a slight chance of a dog treat. Molly also makes a guest appearance in Educating Alice.
Molly as a pup with Daisy May!
Dogs Gone By
I’d also like to recognise the part played by my dogs who are no longer with us, but paid such a vital role in establishing and developing the business.
Whilst all my dogs are well-mannered and relaxed pets, most have also competed in some of the strictest working tests, to prove their mettle under pressure. These tests are an excellent test of the dog’s control skills, but more importantly their temperament and character.
Jimmy (Threenines Ace of Clubs)
Sadly we lost Jimmy in 2026. He was 14 and a half. Jimmy was a remarkable dog, twice British Police and Services Champion, and qualified CD ex, UD ex, WD ex, and TD ex. KC Stud book number 0488DE. Jimmy was simply irreplaceable. A true one of a kind. But happily, we still have his daughter, Retired Pd, Diva.
Babysitting Jimmy (with baby Mali Rae)
Alice (Threenines Misspoken)
In 2025 we lost our Alice aged 12 years. Alice is the subject of the book Educating Alice and qualified CD ex, UD ex, WD ex and TD ex. She has her first Level 3 UKTDA Tracking Dog award, KC Stud Book number 0266DF.
Alice produced some beautiful pups in 2 litters who have gone on to serve in the Police, in Working Trials, IGP and Mondeo. One of her pups from her first litter, Spud, IGP 3, has competed in the World Championships in both Canicross and Bikejoring.
Alice continues to influence positive puppy training through her book Educating Alice.
Tilly (Star at Concenn)
Tilly, a mischievous Welsh Sheepdog, was 12 when we lost her. In all honesty, I don’t think she was ever the same girl after losing Daisy. Tilly completed her training as a drug detection dog. She competed in Working Trials, making the transition from one discipline to the other with relative ease. She qualified CD ex, UD ex, and WD ex. Tilly was bred as a working farm dog in mid-Wales.
In 2016 she appeared on stage alongside actor Dudley Sutton in the play “Of Mice and Men” at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, taking to her role with ease. Throughout her later years, she regarded herself as a resting thespian.
Tilly featured in the Churchill Insurance Dog Boot Camp tutorials in support of the Animal Heroes TV Programme in which I featured as head of Young Military Working Dog Selection and Development.
Daisy May (Concenn Yusha)
Daisy, a beautiful German Shepherd Dog was nearly 13 when we lost her in October 2018 Whilst we love all our dogs dearly, there will never be another with a kindness of spirit like our little Daisy May.
This is our tribute to her. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikWFPK1DC58
