Whether you have a new puppy, are just starting in novice or have already obtained your CDX, training scent articles is something you will want to start. Training scent articles generally takes time and patience to end up with a … Continue Reading -
Author: debby quigley
Do you want to be successful when showing?
Your approach to dog training has a big impact on the actual show results that you will get.
As long as you have the right mindset about training, you can be sure that your dog will become a confident partner.… Continue Reading -
Catching in the Act!
To be an effective trainer, correction or praise should occur when the dog is in the act of the behavior you are trying to eliminate or reinforce.
That way, the dog can connect his behavior to your reaction. Most dogs … Continue Reading -
Gurrrrr. Summer is here.
Don’t know about y’all during the summer months but it gets really HOT here in the south.
During this time of year, I need to plan my dog’s training sessions and conditioning so that we can get the most “bang … Continue Reading -
Why Teach Tricks?
Trick training does provide many benefits – to you and your dog:
- In the process of learning new tricks you establish a way to learn to communicate with your dog.
- Trick training helps to build confident dogs and teaches your
PLAY! Pt 2
How to Teach your dog how to play.
Here are a few simple guidelines to help
you on your way to a tugging fend!
*DON’T LOOM OVER YOUR DOG WHEN TUGGING:
Bending over your … Continue Reading -
PLAY! Pt 1
So your dog won’t tug and you want to teach him?
Having a dog that loves to play with toys is a huge benefit when training your dog. The tug game is a great way to reward behaviors, is an … Continue Reading -
My Dogs – How Lucky I Have Been
I have been fortunate over the past XX years :>) to have some really awesome dogs to share my life.
They have all been pets first and teammates second and they have taught me very valuable lessons and added to … Continue Reading -
What are YOUR most important foundational skills?
Over the years, many people have asked me what I train first with a new puppy or dog.
First, I feel it is important to build a relationship and rapport with the new pup. To do this, I play games, … Continue Reading -
Is there a difference between a skill and an exercise?
You bet there is!
What is the difference between a skill and an exercise????
An “exercise” is something I am required to do in the ring. It is a sequence of skills. The Drop on Recall, Heeling, courses in Rally … Continue Reading -