REAR-END AWARENESS: Why it matters and how to build it.

REAR-END AWARENESS: Why it matters and how to build it. Rear-end awareness is an often-overlooked component of a dog’s physical and mental coordination. Simply put, it refers to a dog’s understanding and control of its hindquarters. While front-end movement is more instinctual and consciously done—think pawing, turning the head, or making eye contact—the back end […]

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 […]

Westman Rat Wranglers Barn Hunt Trial (Saskatchewan)

OCT 13-15, 2023 Barn Hunt – Westman Rat Wranglers The Playground Dog Daycare & Kennels 4Limb Gym – Gym Rats Building Range road 2185, Regina, SK May Fischer: mayleefischer@hotmail.com Ramona Schreiber: ramonas@wcgwave.ca

Breakaway 3rd Annual Flyball Tournament

Breakaway 3rd Annual Flyball Tournament Region 8 July 29 – 30, 2023 Lumsden Sports Center, 70 3 Ave, Lumsden, Saskatchewan Runback: 65 feet Matting: Tuff Spun over concrete Contact: Peter Wesdyk Phone: 306-533-5837 Email: peterwesdyk@gmail.com