It’s that time of year when more people are getting out with their dogs for walks and exercise, fun and travel. Many dogs have not done much for months if they live in a cold climate. Sometimes, dog who live in hot climates also do not get out much during the day due to the… Read More Training Our Reactive Puppy
One of the obstacles that many people with dogs run up against is finding the time or the desire to train, i.e. motivation. We humans like instant results. We have trouble seeing the benefit of doing something which will only result in changes far into the future (or what we perceive as being far into… Read More Motivate Yourself To Train Your Dog
A purpose bred dog is – in my world – is one that was bred for one main, specific purpose. The dog is often distracted by this “purpose” especially when being trained for something else. Examples of these breeds are Scent Hounds, Sled Dogs, Livestock Guardian Dogs, and Sight Hounds. All of these breeds are considered… Read More Using Distractions To Train Your Dog
When I got my first Kuvasz, AJ, I had researched different breeds for over a year. I was not getting into it lightly. I picked the Kuvasz for several different reasons. I wanted a larger dog but not TOO large with a thick coat but not TOO thick. I wanted a Livestock Guardian breed. In… Read More How Some Dog Breeds Are Different To Train And What To Do About It
Someone Needed Help With Their Working Dog I had a call directed to me by one of our local veterinary clinics from a man who was having trouble with his 3 or 4 month old Norwegian Elkhound. He had obtained the puppy so he could raise it to be a guardian for his free ranging… Read More An Important Training Consideration For Working Dogs (and all other dogs)
