Dachshunds and smaller terriers were bred to bolt (chase the animal out of its earth, tunnel, lair or den) or face fox, badger or otter. These dogs were also used for vermin control such as rats. History of the Earthdog Terriers Time obscures their history. And with good reason. It was not shouted from the … Read more
About the Lure Coursing FAQ The first version of this FAQ, a 74 line (page and a half) document, originally prepared by Marcia Cavan with additional info from Carol Mount was posted as part of the AKC FAQ. Since its scope was broadened from AKC only details, it was moved out of the AKC FAQ … Read more
Overview Schutzhund (literally “protection dog”) is a sport composed of three parts – tracking, obedience and protection work. The dog and handler must pass all three parts at the same trial in order to earn a Schutzhund title. There are three levels to Schutzhund, plus several other titles. (One of my questions here, is how … Read more
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.
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.
Service dogs are entitled to freely access buildings and transportation (buses, trains, planes). Proof or certification is not required.
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.
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.
Dogs are by nature den creatures — and the crate is their den. It is a safe haven where dogs don’t have to worry about defending their territory.