Motivation & Drive
Motivation & Drive: A Modern Understanding and Application By Derrick Fox In the realm of dog training, tapping into the depths of a dog’s motivation and drives tounlock their true potential. Just as in human life, where motivation is the fuel that propels us to achieve greatness, dogs too possess an innate drive that, when […]
Choosing The Right Equipment For Your Dog.
Choosing The Right Equipment For Your Dog. By Emily Garland Every dog and handler team needs to weigh the pros and cons of their equipment. Even in a home with several dogs, not all my own dogs use the same pieces. When choosing, it’s important to notethe following: Training is Necessary While it would be […]
K9 Body Language: Learning to speak ‘dog’.
K9 Body Language: Learning to speak ‘dog’. By Mary-Lou Halliday I have always been an observer. I was shy and quiet as a kid, so I would just sit and watch, and analyze people and situations. Little did I know this would turn into a useful skill I would later utilize in my dog training […]
Q & A: Crate Training
ASK US: Q & A Why should I crate train my dog? What are the benefits of crate training? Many people see a dog in a cage and feel like they are jailing their best friend. However, crate or kennel training your dog is very valuable. For Safety: • Ensures your dog doesn’t ingest something […]
Working Dogs: Therapy Work
WORKING DOGS What are Therapy Dogs and how do you train one? By Makayla Stephenson Therapy dogs are utilized in many different places and for many different purposes. They bring some much-needed serotonin to people who love dogs in times of high stress, loneliness, fatigue, fear and anxiety. Therapy Dogs are people’s beloved pets who […]
3 All Breed Shows, 3 Obedience Trials, & 3 Rally Obedience Trials
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