So, you’ve decided to look for a puppy for your search and rescue work. Great! Here is exactly what you need to watch for in order to successfully train a puppy in search and rescue work.
Service dogs are entitled to freely access buildings and transportation (buses, trains, planes). Proof or certification is not required.
Not every dog should be doing agility and may become injured or aggravate a pre-existing condition if you don’t perform some screening first.
Have you ever seen your dog take off to chase after a squirrel or rabbit? Maybe it was merely a white plastic bag in the wind? This behavior is just your dog acting on their prey drive. Some dogs have a low prey drive, but pups with a high prey drive may want opportunities to … Read more
Dog training for hunting and den work can be confusing if you’ve never done it before, which is why we’ve written this guide to get you through every detail of the Earthdog sport. If you want your fido to join these trials, we’ve covered everything from history, training, different Earthdog breeds, and what you need … Read more
Schutzhund is a German term that means “protection dog” and refers to a dog sport that focuses on a dog’s obedience, tracking, and protection skills. Also known as IGP, and IPO before that, Schutzhund is a very competitive sport that evaluates how likely a dog is to excel as a working dog. So, let’s take … Read more
There are many, many great books out there on dog training. Here are five of my favorites.
Short answer: There really is no right or wrong. There are dog training methods that are more effective under certain circumstances than others.
An alpha leader is fair. An alpha leader deserves their position. They do not use fear, punishment, or brute force to achieve and maintain their position.
Dog owners will probably have a better life and relationship with their pets if we know how to communicate with them. But since dogs can’t talk, they speak with us differently — through body language. Hold off that “bad dog” drama and find out how to deal with your dog’s actions, why she does certain … Read more