Prance. Okay, so let's talk about the prance now. Maybe you've seen some of my puppies, and some of them are very elegant. Some of them stretch their paws, some of them are a little bit more stiff. If you compare, for example, the Labrador with Rocky, I have to say the Lab has...
The speed of learning is attached to age, but it is also attached to the energy levels and drive that the dog can produce. So, if a dog is 5-6 years old but is very motivated to do whatever, they are still going to learn very fast.
The question is, what have you done with this previously? Let's...
Here is a really powerful statement that I'm going to make. If you are ever going to attempt an out, which you should at some point, because if your dog is really into his game, he's loving it. He's enjoying what you do, but then obviously you're going to create a connection, because if he's...
You might be wondering, "What's the deal with the MVP?" Well, let me tell you, it's all about sharing every step of the journey without holding anything back. I've always disliked it when people try to teach something but don't reveal the whole picture, maybe because they're in competition or...
As straightforward as heeling may appear, it encompasses underlying skills that often go unnoticed. When observed from an outsider's perspective, it seems like a matter of technical proficiency: holding a treat above your dog's head and taking a few steps and turns. However, training a focused...
If you get yourself a new dog or puppy here are three things you want to avoid.
- Do not feed from that food bowl. Feed from your hand. You want to teach that dog or puppy how to move, and how to communicate with you. Your first communication will be through movement. Putting the food bowl...
My Instagram channel, just grew to 200,000 followers and my Facebook page, is very close to that, I want to share with you how and why it all started. I was a police K9 officer, police K9 handler, and instructor, and social media is what changed the whole trajectory of my life.
Fifteen years ago,...
So there is a huge misconception between what some people will tell you that you need and what you actually need. For example, if you want a dog, to live comfortably in your home, but also have ambitions to do personal protection work or to compete in a sport some people will tell you you don't...
We are now caring for a five-day-old puppy in our home. Rocky’s last litter was born on the 21st of July just a few weeks after he passed away.
We were expecting a small litter of 4 puppies, but only one puppy was born. A single male puppy.
The mother had a lot of anxiety and was...
It's been 12 days since Rocky passed away, and it's been a tough time for me. Losing a beloved dog is something that many of you may experience at some point, and I feel compelled to talk about it.
Sadly, losing a dog is inevitable. They are not just pets, but also best friends and unconditional...
Drive is the passion, the energy you need from your dog to achieve top performances. Tapping into your dog's motivation and desire to acquire their reward, whether it be a ball, food, or anything else they have in mind, and then channeling that energy, engagement, and excitement to a required...
You might be wondering what a dog training vision is and why it is so important. Well, it’s about envisioning your lifestyle, future goals, and aspirations with your dog, analyzing how best to achieve them, and developing a plan to get the results you want.
Important factors you will want...
Last week I posted a video of one of my students showing an impressive ‘Matrix Style’ contact lean. In my opinion, it was phenomenal. It quickly received over one million views on social media. Some viewers thought it was kind of funny. They were amused because they didn’t...
When you invest time and effort into dog training, it can be discouraging if you don't see desired results. To avoid ruining your dog's performance, here are my top three not to teach your dog when starting training;
- The worst thing is to have your dog FOCUS ON YOU from the source....
Our experiences have taught us hands-on is not always the best way forward given the massive advantages of digital learning. We prefer hands-on when there is a foundation established so we can focus on growth areas when meeting in person.
Here are a few reasons why our online dog training...
A dog training vest is a valuable piece of equipment for canine handlers and dog trainers. It provides some safety and protection and comfortably stores important training equipment and personal items. A great dog training vest also offers a comfortable way to store food and helps you train your...
