Oct 29, 2021
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For dog agility, we have a start line, and that is where our dog stays until we release them. The start line is a given for my dogs, and I know they will stay, but getting dogs to wait in any position can be very challenging for many. We’re covering what I do that allows me to take it...
Oct 22, 2021
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I get a lot of questions about my dogs, and we’re covering some of your most popular. Have you ever wondered why our rescue Bulldog mix, Tater-Salad, is the “fall guy”? Or which one of my dogs is the smartest (the answer is NOT who you might think it is)? Do you wonder how to select...
Oct 15, 2021
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Dog training is like a conversation between two friends. Have you ever travelled somewhere where you don’t speak the language? It can get problematic. And sometimes, our dogs have a similar experience with us. Is your communication with your dog clear enough for a two-way...
Oct 6, 2021
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I got my reputation as a professional dog trainer primarily through
excelling in the sport of dog agility. I’ve been teaching and
competing in agility for over 30 years and have achieved over 30
National and World Championships. There are three big mistakes that
I see people make when...
Oct 1, 2021
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Sit, down and come are three cues many people use to prompt their dogs to do something. But what happens when your dog can’t hear those words? They might be a distance away or have hearing loss. Enter the physical cue! People can really mess up their hand signals when training their dog,...