BARN? HUNT?

Terrier participating in a Barn Hunt trial finding a rat hidden under a leaning hay bale.

BARN? HUNT? You search for what?Not REAL rats? These are often the first questions I hear when I tell someone about this fun and exciting sport my dogs play. Whether a seasoned athlete or brand new to dog sports, Barn Hunt is an extremely welcoming sport that you should check out! Started in 2013, Barn […]

National Dental Awareness Month

National Dental Awareness Month Did you know that 80% of pets risk dental disease by the age of two. One of the biggest myths out there is that our pets need to eat dry kibble to keep their teeth clean. Aside from crunchy things NOT keeping teeth clean, our cats and dogs don’t really chew […]

Poisoned Praise

Poisoned Praise I’ve often pondered why experienced handlers who seem to be doing all the right things – enthusiastic markers, good technical personal play concepts, no obvious or heavy-handed corrections, good core training techniques – yet have dogs having a hard time. From dogs who shut down to dogs who look bored to dogs that […]