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Poem by Billy Bell – Redesdale roadman, Border bard

November 29, 2023 by dalton

Comment by Clive Dalton This is my favourite poem by Billy Bell in the publication below: Billy Bell, Redesdale Roadman, Border Bard, his life, times and poetryBy Susan Ellingham and Johnny Handle. Published by The Heritage Centre, Bellingham, NE48 2DF Printed by Robson Print, Hexham, NE46 3PU Print book Edition 2013 ISBN 978-0-9575426-0-0 This poem … Read more

Working Dog Puppy Training

November 28, 2023November 27, 2023 by dalton

First steps using a training stool A time-honoured puppy training technique, developed by the late expert Alan Lourie, documented here by Dr Clive Dalton. It’s easy to build a bond with a pup and make it follow your every step. It’s the ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ that can be tricky with strong-willed and smart pups as … Read more