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6 “Magic” Dog Training Tricks

Recently I posted this question on a dog training Facebook page - "What training tip or approach gave you that magic touch or simply surprised you how easy it was to implement and see results?" Rarely are there training hacks or magic wands in dog training, but...

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Patience in Nosework

As I practiced patience with delays on a recent trip, it reminded me how important we need to be patient when our dog is searching in Nosework. I love watching my students learn to relish the simple joy of observing their dogs when searching for a hide. Some hides...

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Blog Blip: Rewarding a Blank Search

I'll be doing a series of short blogs - a blip in your day when the extra time we thought we all had is now full with ALL THE THINGS being offered and shared online due to COVID-19. Hope you have a minute in your day for a glimpse into my training thoughts! Training...

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Blog Blip: End of Search Hide Pick-up

I'll be doing a series of short blogs - a blip in your day when the extra time we thought we all had is now full with ALL THE THINGS being offered and shared online due to COVID19. Hope you have a minute in your day for a glimpse into my training thoughts! End of...

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Raising Dogs

Having dogs is a lot like raising children. I know how some people hate the term "fur babies" and I remember my dad never wanted my dogs referred to as his "grand dogs". What we do know, is how much our dogs are loved and considered members of our families. I got to...

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