Teaching tricks is great for dogs. It provides them with both mental and physical stimulation and helps create a stronger working relationship between the dog and the handler. To start: want better basic obedience skills? Teach some tricks. The more things you teach your dog, the better he gets at learning. The more often you… Read more »
Earn Stunt Dog Titles from Do More With Your Dog!
Do you like to teaching your dog some tricks? Want ideas for what to do next? Starting in March 2018, you and your dog can earn Stunt Dog titles! What is the Stunt Dog title program? Stunt Dog is a new titling program brought to us by Do More With Your Dog. Titles are awarded… Read more »
Fenzi TEAM Titles for Advanced Obedience Training
Ready for advanced obedience training and want ideas for what to do next? Let’s look at one option: Fenzi TEAM Titles (http://fenziteamtitles.com). TEAM stands for Training Excellence Assessment Modules, and is made up of 6 levels of video “tests” for foundation through advanced obedience training skills. Levels 1 – 3 are Sport Foundation, and build… Read more »
(The right kind of) ‘practice makes perfect’
Originally published on ArlNow.com Do you “practice at your performance?” I’ve been talking to a lot of clients about practice lately. People hate practice. Do you remember being forced to practice the piano? What about sports drills? It seems to be in our nature to want to get better at something but to hate the… Read more »
Sports and activities to do with your dog
Originally published on ArlNow.com Spring is just around the corner. Really. And spring is a great time to get involved in a sport with your dog. Dog sports continue to grow in popularity for several reasons. First, it’s a great way to advance your dog’s training. No matter what activity you choose, your dog’s training will… Read more »