The Potentially Crushing Responsibility of Having a Really Good Dog
The title of this article might seem a little weird—why should owning a good dog be anything other than completely...
30 března, 2022
Fine-Tuning Training Volume
Last week, we discussed training volume for our dogs and all the factors that influence it. This week, I want...
24 března, 2022
Training Volume – The Complex Equation
I have trained with hundreds of handlers over the years. Everyone is different, and everyone is thinking about training in...
16 března, 2022
3 reasons why your dog is willing to perform at a trial
Training advanced sport obedience really has only one practical purpose. The reason we teach our dogs to heel with their...
11 března, 2022
Never make your dog do something—let him discover he wants to do it on his own
Today’ss topic is a little bit of a pet peeve of mine. I find myself repeating this to my clients...
11 března, 2022
Your dog has a secret, limited counter and it may be getting lower
It is a recurring theme on this blog: me reminding you to think carefully about your training, to be mindful....
23 února, 2022
The awesome dogs I have worked with – Forgiving and unforgiving
This Is the first article in a recurring series I would like to write, about some of the most memorable...
23 listopadu, 2021
Throwing the dumbbell made easy
Throwing the dumbbell is one of the most dreaded parts of obedience trials for many handlers. Sweaty hands, nervous shakes,...
20 listopadu, 2021
How to Train Your Dog Fairly and Clearly
I have already written about how important it is to have a good training system to follow and rely on...
09 listopadu, 2021
Understanding Your Training Methods and Having Faith in Them
One of the issues I see with many dog handlers that I personally work with is lack of information. Most...
02 listopadu, 2021