Heeling Tips & Tricks #2

Heeling Tips & Tricks #2

Heeling Tips & Tricks #2   Rapid Fire Eating &   Adding Motion Heeling   This Video includes Rapid Fire Eating & Adding motion Heeling Poe and I are doing Rapid Fire Treating in the session as well as starting to add the one step value building at my side. Problem Solving – Dog dropping … Continue reading “Heeling Tips & Tricks #2”

Heeling Tips & Tricks series video #1

Heeling Tips & Tricks series video #1

Heeling Tips & Tricks series video #1 . ..   Getting a new series launched today! This video is an introduction – How I hold treat and the basics needed for a pup/dog to get started …. How to build DESIRE and Value for being on your left side. LET me know your thoughts … … Continue reading “Heeling Tips & Tricks series video #1”

Scent Articles

Scent Articles

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 reliable exercise. There are many methods to train articles. The method you choose is up … Continue reading “Scent Articles”

Do you want to be successful when showing?

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. Here are a few tips that will help you and your dog become a great … Continue reading “Do you want to be successful when showing?”

Catching in the Act!

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 want to please their owners and if your timing is spot on, your dog will … Continue reading “Catching in the Act!”

Gurrrrr. Summer is here.

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 for our bucks” yet not over heat our dogs. I know you ask yourself “what … Continue reading “Gurrrrr. Summer is here.”

Why Teach Tricks?

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 dog to experiment and offer behavior  – which is important. Tricks are a great way for your dog to stay … Continue reading “Why Teach Tricks?”

My Dogs – How Lucky I Have Been

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 my life. The first thing my dogs have taught me is that you can’t predict … Continue reading “My Dogs – How Lucky I Have Been”