Not surprisingly, I discuss dog training quite a bit. I have discussions with all different levels of trainer from very skilled and experienced trainers to dog owners just learning about how dogs learn. In talking to people about various methods, I frequently have people tell me that they have a Read more…
This past year I changed the direction and focus of my dog training business to work strictly with show dogs. I love helping people shape their dogs into successful show ring competitors. I offer a Conformation in the Park class which is not unlike a lot of handling classes where Read more…
I work with many show dogs of different breeds, ages and temperament types and have found that the type of collar you choose to use on your dog can greatly impact how much your dog likes or dislikes the ring. The type of collar can also influence your dog’s behavior Read more…
So, there’s this cattle dog, an Australian Cattle Dog, you know, a blue heeler, the type of dog that many believe you have to be rough with, hard on, the boss of and heavy handed with? Yeah, one of those. Stan was adopted by a loving couple who just wanted Read more…
Tomorrow, my 1 year old standard wirehair Dachshund, Betty Spaghetti, is entered in her first rally trial. Guess what? We’re not going! Yup, $33 down the drain and I feel great about it! Honestly, I’m good. The thing is, I haven’t been working Betty that long in rally. We started Read more…
Zen Django is my 3 year old Chinese Crested. I adopted him when he was just under two years old, knowing that he was fearful and shy. He has come a long way and is my canine freestyle partner. He is great with other dogs and people and despite his Read more…
Here is an all too familiar scene: A puppy or young dog is being trained for the show ring and decides that he is not comfortable with a part of the exam. He goes to a handling class and resists having his bite examined. The well meaning, but not trained Read more…