Hi Mike. You have proved that it is definitely possible to teach an old dog new tricks! Your advice…read morehas transformed our relationship with Angel, our 11-year-old rescued Bichon. We've had her for about a year but her possessiveness over food and resources was getting much worse and we were really worried that things were not going to work out with our current family situation. After one home visit from you, we have put in place all of the advice and training measures you suggested and everything is going really well. The daily growling incidents have reduced considerably now we know how to avoid and distract. Mealtimes in particular have improved - we are putting only small amounts of food in her bowl, then putting it down after she waits and then repeating the process until she has had the whole portion. One of the key things you helped us realise, is that just because she is 11, not to let her get away with things. For example, she used to have a set route she preferred for walks, with lots of little foibles about where to cross the road and stop at certain points. We used to indulge her routines and because she is an old dog, let her do what she wanted. But now, if we want to go left and she doesn't, I stand still until she stops pulling. Then I start to move towards the way I want. If she pulls again I stop, and I do not look at her. Eventually she starts to come towards me and once we are trotting off in the new direction she is fine. Thanks again for your advice. It has made Angel a much happier little lady.

From the owner: Dog & puppy training in Northwich & Cheshire…read more A well-behaved dog is a pleasure to own. At the club we show you how to interact with your dog and improve your dog handling skills. What's more, socialising with like-minded people and their dogs is a treat for you and your dog too.

Kingswood Park is a bit of a hidden gem really. Not because its anything particularly special, but…read morebecause on Kingswood Road, situated on the way to Burnage from Fallowfield, you would expect to find nothing but woe, but if you keep your eyes peeled, you'll notice a nice little park, which is worth a visit, depending on your intentions. Its surprisingly large, and mainly (as one might expect) green in colour. Its nothing special unless you want to play ball games. If you do want to play ball games, you'll find a football pitch and a basketball court here, alongside some other park space which a bit of creativity can turn into the perfect space for any game involving spherical objects. As its on Kingswood Road, its always really empty. This makes it ideal if you want the pitch for you and your mates. Also, its really not in the middle of nowhere, as its only 5 minutes walk from the Fallowfield Sainsbury's. It's a far better bet than Platt Fields or Ladybarn park if you're looking to arrange some football.

Just had a lovely half hour with our two spaniels. It was very hot but the dogs found shady places…read moreunder the trees. Lovely meadow, well fenced in. Easy parking. Will definitely book again.

Old Moat Park, named after the ward Old Moat near Withington, is a really normal park. The park has…read moreapparently undergone improvements in recent years resulting in it winning the Green Flag Award in 2005 and 2006, which according to the council is 'the national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales and benchmark of excellence in recreational green areas'. However, it is worth adding, that Old Moat Park, is just a normal, regular park. The site is comprised mainly of grass, termed 'amenity grassland' by the ever embellishing council. The council admit that the park is 'predominantly used for play, sports, informal recreation and dog walking by the local community', so basically, it's a normal park. If it's a normal park you're after, Old Moat is the place for you. Its always quiet which is a bonus and they do have a concrete football and basketball area which is excellent if the grass is too wet to play. There's also a wooden carving of an old man, which is very very creepy indeed. Other than that, normal park.

Situated in the longsight ward, Crowcroft Park is one of ye ooldestest in Manchester, established…read moreas it was in 1900. 108 years afters its inception in 2008, Crowcroft Park was awarded a Green Flag Award for achieving the national standard for parks and green spaces. Not sure why this took 108 years to acquire, or what it was that finally made the council attribute the awards, as nout has changed since 1900, if I remember rightly. The park is mainly green in colour, with a few browns and yellowy greens thrown in for good measure. Its mainly used for local residents to walk their dogs or themselves or for whippersnappers to play causual ball games. There's a few rose beds as well though these are of course seasonal. Its nothing special but as parks in this part of Manchester go, I've no complaints.

Great place to explore, dress up and experience a bygone age…read more House and downstairs tour recommended. Very informative volunteers in all the rooms.

Gorgeous spot staffed by dedicated volunteers. So grateful to the National Trust for spots like…read morethis. And be prepared to dress up in Regency clothing when you get to that part of the house. It's a lot of fun. :-)

A historic town-centre park with plenty of space for the kids to run around, play…read morefootball/cricket/whatever and so on. It's a reasonable size and there are plenty of well-marked paths to explore, and there's also a kids' playground with a good variety of the usual swings/climbing-frames etc (although it's at the far end of the park from the main Chorley New Road entrance). Parking is not wonderful, but there's usually enough space on Chorley New Road. The only downside is that the place never looks especially well cared-for; perhaps its central location means it's particularly vulnerable to anti-social behaviour which, given the park's proud history, is a shame. So, not a bad place for a visit -- but if you're driving there you might enjoy a visit to Moss Bank or Moses Gate more instead.