Copper and I recently starting training to compete in AKC Scent Work. As a Bassett mix, one of Copper’s challenges is to stop sniffing and pay attention, so I’m excited to give him a reason to use that nose! What …
Weight Pull Season Opener
On Labor Day, Tank and I competed in the first weight pull of the IWPA season here in Middle Tennessee. It was a beautiful day and a great pull. Setbacks and Challenges As I mentioned in my last post, a …
Rally Obedience Trials in Nashville
On Saturday, September 4th, Copper and I participated in two Rally Obedience Trials at Nashville Dog Training Club. We didn’t bring home ribbons, but we had a great time and learned what we need to practice. Nashville Dog Training Club …
Doing Your Dog Training Homework
I’ve attended several group classes over the years where people clearly aren’t doing their dog training homework. I’m sure it’s frustrating for the trainer, and it’s definitely a waste of your money. Consistency is Key In my experience, the best …
Finding the Right Dog Trainer for You & Your Dog
As a someone who loves rescuing dogs, finding the right dog trainer was a must. I love having a professional I can turn to when I get stuck or my dogs are struggling. It is absolutely our key to our …
Why I Use Balanced Dog Trainers
I mentioned in my last post that I love following and learning from force free dog trainers, but I personally use balanced dog trainers. For my goals and my dogs, balanced training has produced great results. What is Balanced Dog …
Why I Love Force Free Dog Trainers
To be honest, I don’t use force free dog trainers. I work with trainers who advocate for balanced training. But I love reading and following force free dog trainers. Force Free Dog Trainers Challenge Me It’s easy to let corrections …
AKC Canine Partners Program
One of my first questions when I wanted to start getting titles for my dogs was, “How do you register a rescue dog?” If you’re interested in registering your mixed breed dog to compete in AKC events, the AKC Canine …
We Love Pop of Collar
All of our collars and our favorite leashes come from Pop of Collar. Each of the boys has a collar in “his” color with his name on the collar. How We Found Pop of Collar In the first year of …
How to Make Stay Mean Stay
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 …