Red shows us basic commands that are covered in our group classes! Note that his commands are in German - you're welcome to use whatever commands you prefer with your dog. With the exception of Intermediate and Advanced classes, our group courses are done on...
Missed orientation? This is a critical video to watch. Reach out with any questions you may have. https://youtu.be/kUoUH_AtyAI ...
Most of us know that issues our dogs have are often related to us, as handlers. I'll even admit that, in a competition setting, I've been told by a judge: "Your dog looks much better off leash than on leash." Wow. Yes, that means that problems in...
Henry needs a home! Henry is a 6-year old, male, collie/hound mix, and as you can see he is a cutie! He loves long walks, chasing squirrels, and above all else affection from people. He makes a great running partner (currently runs 3-4 miles a few times...
Although I specifically mention Pit Bulls, I also write for all breeds. They all need homes, leaders, guidance, socialization, training and responsible owners. I always have wondering thoughts at the end of every day since I have become more engulfed in the dog world. Specifically, over...
Selecting an appropriate new dog to bring home, as well as selecting new playmates for dogs in your household always requires introducing the dogs. There are a few points to remember to ensure that all new greetings are as successful as they can be. A...
[caption id="attachment_81" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Esco teaches the pups to relax"][/caption] As most of you know, I took in three foster pups for Mid Atlantic Bully Buddies a few weeks ago. The little boy, Dojo, wasn't eating well, and after a short stay at the vet, is...
Big thanks to Amber, for being videographer for the day! We will now be creating training videos to share from time to time. Our first attempt is of our group class orientation. In the past, some of you may have missed orientation day, and therefore missed a...
So, we've tried some different experiments for the Blog, and are trying to come up with some functional and interactive uses for it. Having pages for each group course to post questions wasn't as sucessful as we originally had hoped. It was a good idea, though....
Leadership is the answer! Most dogs do not want to be aggressive or defensive. They are much more happy and content with having structure, and a clear submissive role in the family. What happens when this role is not clear in your dog's mind? Any number of...