I see lots of different types of dogs in my training sessions. I often have a very brief window of time available to interact with and assess those dogs. The trick is to find a way to communicate effectively with each individual dog. Out of necessity, I have found an approach that works well...
READ MOREA Community of Dogs in Kentucky
Nicole was unpacking her suitcase this morning and examining her new walking shoes that had just completed their first sojourn. We had just returned from a Thanksgiving trip to Kentucky. I spent mornings and afternoons in a deer stand while Nicole went for daily restorative walks along the narrow travel lanes in this picturesque...
READ MOREEP 6: Talking Border Collies- Instinct and Talent in Ogden Valley, UT
What you’ll learn about Border Collies and the role genetics and instinct play in dog species: Border Collies are herding dogs that require exercise and training Working dogs require obedience training, exercise, and brain stimulation Connections with their “person” are vital to their lives Early training begins very young and develops essential bonding to...
READ MOREEP 4 : Connecting with Dogs in SLC, UT with Jan Perkins and Kelsey Larsen
What you’ll learn about connecting with your dog- the essential foundation of dog training: Dogs are different from humans- you need to understand and live in your dog’s world to be effective in connecting and training with him Different dog breeds were bred for different purposes- dogs need to be given “jobs” to do...
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