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.”
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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?”
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 or Agility etc. All of these are exercises. They are the “Things” we are … Continue reading “Is there a difference between a skill and an exercise?”