One of the most frustrating experiences of my life was watching my dog take a jump and run out of the the ring at a dog trial. We had worked so hard to prep for that trial, but clearly there …
Dog Training
Why We Love ThunderHawk Canine
I can’t say enough good things about ThunderHawk Canine, its trainers, or its owner. I’m a firm believer in voting my dollars. I love it when a business not only offers great services but also aligns with my core values. …
Taking a Break from Training
I had big plans for my dogs and me this summer. I started the summer hyper-focused. I had a training plan in place. I had signed up and paid for classes and private sessions at ThunderHawk, including an advanced obedience …
I am (Not) a Dog Trainer
I learned at an early age riding and competing horses that every moment you spend with a horse you are either training or untraining that horse. To put it another way, you are either training your horse to do the …
Our Pupford Training Treats
Since we started our Rally journey, I’ve been in search of high quality treats that wouldn’t add empty calories to my dogs’ diets. We don’t use treats to train all the time, but when my dogs are learning something new, …