Heel-work is a very formalized discipline in dog sports;it comes with rules for both the dog and the handler. On turns, the handler has to follow a certain pattern of foot-work, to turn the routine into a flawless performance. In the real world no one will mark us on perfect footwork, however, it is very […]
Training Thursday: Polite Leashed Walking
For this weeks edition of Training Thursday, we are continuing with the polite leashed walking theme. Another great trick to teach your dog is the Hand Target. Below are two videos: first one is how to teach the skill and second one is how to fade the target. Next week we will discuss the about […]
Training Thursday: Polite Leashed Walking
In this weeks installment of Training Thursday, we will build on our knowledge from last week and learn the basics of polite leashed walking.
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Training Thursday: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Absolutely! Dogs never lose their ability to acquire and process new information. More importantly, it is crucial for their overall health and well-being that you provide them with mental stimulation and expose them to new information and situations. Simple things like changing the usual routes you take […]