Behavior Modification
“I can’t believe he hasn’t tried to bite you”
Over the years as a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant there has been a constant theme of comments that I have received and continue to receive in my work focusing on conformation. I have been told things like, “He never warms up to people as quickly as he has Read more…
Breeders
Attention Breeders
Those of you who breed know, like me, how challenging it can be to teach a new puppy owner who is not in your immediate area. How do you help them prepare for the show ring and raise their puppies to be good show dogs when they aren’t nearby? This Read more…
Dog Shows
Flexibility and trying new things
In October of last year my good friend and I imported a puppy from Australia. Jager was shown by his breeder in Australia and won multiple Best Baby Puppy in Shows and Baby Puppy Group Placements before coming to the US. After he got settled in I began working with Read more…
Behavior Modification
The Little Dogs that Could
THE LITTLE DOGS THAT COULD One of the best parts of my job is that I get to travel around the country teaching people how to train show dogs, handle their show dogs and help shy or fearful show dogs. In order to save the hosts money, I always offer Read more…
Breeders
Retirement Homes for Show Dogs
RETIREMENT HOMES FOR SHOW DOGS If you have been around the dog show scene for any length of time you know that show dogs are frequently “retired” after they have finished their show careers. Some people take offense to this and question why or how someone could rehome their dog Read more…
Behavior Modification
Pulling on the Lead Part One
PULLING ON THE LEAD -PART ONE Last month my new puppy arrived from Australia. He is co owned by me and my good friend and lives with me and will be trained and shown by me. Jager (pronounced YAY-ger) is six months old and has won several Best Baby Puppy Read more…
Dog Shows
4-6 Month Puppy Competition
4-6 MONTH PUPPY COMPETITION Ever since AKC began offering the 4-6 month old puppy competition I have had people asking me what I think about it and whether or not they should enter their puppies in it. I have a lot of thoughts on this and what you need to Read more…
