So you have been conditioning your dog, and say it has been going great. At this point, the fundamentals should be well ingrained in your dog. It is better to take some extra time to ensure that your dog has the basics down before you move onto advanced training. You should have … [Read more...]
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More Than a Pet: Zoe’s Got Your Six
The week had started rough. It was the week I had learned that my friend, student, teammate, and American hero, Chris Kyle had been killed. In the wake of the tragedy, I was asked by a local TV station to share my thoughts and memories about Chris. Hit with the flu the morning I … [Read more...]
How To Condition Your Dog (Part II)
Last time we talked about: crate training, house breaking, chewing, and traveling. So far, Loki has done remarkable well. At this point, I would officially call him house broken. He still has the odd accident, however they're typically my fault for not following my own house … [Read more...]
K9 Conditioning: Preventing Injury in K9 Athletes
I watched as the K9 emerged from the trailer, instantly struck by the Texas heat. For those of us who lived there, it was a mild day compared to most. But to visitors, the 95 degree heat was unbearable. Complying with her handler’s commands, the dog trotted onto the field. In … [Read more...]
Rainbows, Unicorns and Dogs that Bite
When I made the decision to begin my career professionally training dogs, I sought the help of a number of experts. After reviewing the curriculum of many well respected online and in person universities, I repeatedly found that the lessons tended to be lacking, one sided, or … [Read more...]
How To Condition Your Dog
Crate Training So you survived the first night with your pup. If you've decided to crate train your pup like me, odds are you didn’t sleep very well. Loki barked on and off for the majority of the night. It is important to remember your dog has most likely never slept alone, … [Read more...]
Meeting and Training Your Hunting Dog
After all of the preparation, today is the day that you will get to meet your hunting dog. Depending on your circumstances you may be driving to the breeder, or like me, you may pick up your pup from an airport. Either way you should come prepared with water, food (amount depends … [Read more...]