Always Be Listening
Sometimes we are so set in our ways that when obstacles present themselves, we have a hard time adjusting our plans. But in order to get the most out of our training, we really need to be paying attention to our pups.
No Time Like Now
Grandparents say things such as “kids grow up before you know it” or “you better take advantage of the time you have.” Until we are put in their shoes, we cannot truly appreciate those views.
If You Hunt With A Dog, You Never Go Into The Woods Alone
Even if you go out alone, without any of your hunting buddies, that dog is your constant companion
One Smart Dog
Sometimes, dogs can surprise you with just how smart they are at figuring out your system!
Keep Them Guessing
This is the second in a series of articles on innocent mistakes we make as trainers, that can teach dogs skills that we do not wish for them to learn. This one in particular is a little bit tricky, because it actually involves a dog that is smarter than I would like for him to…
Avoid Teaching Unwanted Behavior
Sometimes, when training your dog, you can inadvertently be teaching them unwanted lessons. This will be the first in a series of posts on different types of these “skills” that every trainer has been guilty of teaching.
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
Buck was a beautiful, close to two year old German Wirehaired Pointer that was brought to me for retriever training. The pointing breeds are some of the prettiest dogs out there, and Buck was no exception. Tall, athletic, and one of the best personalities you could ask for in a dog. He was eager to…
CAREFUL WHAT YOU ARE TEACHING!!
Some dogs are so observant that they might learn certain things you are not intending on teaching them. It is very important to pay close attention to what you might be educating them on.