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Our dogs competing in protection sports are Canine Athletes. To do their best, they should be in their top condition. Of course we always want to maximize our dogs performance during the trial season. Yet, the biggest concern for most of us with our dogs is reducing the risk of injury.Â
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Everyone enjoys being around a well-trained dog. Training dogs and puppies is a process tailored to each dog’s unique temperament. Whether you choose to do it yourself, take dog training lessons from a professional trainer, or send your dog to a board and train school, you will need some
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One of the most common issues I help new dog owners solve is housebreaking. Crate training is the simplest solution with lifelong benefits for dogs.
Here are some facts about crate training:
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1. A crate is not a “cage” or “jail” or “punishment” for a puppy. Whe
Any dog owner can confirm that pet ownership is no walk in the park. It takes hard work, patience (a lot of it), and sometimes a few AKC Canine Good Citizen classes. Responsible dog owners need to take time from their schedules to train their dogs to exist in human society. An untrained dog is a
...One of the biggest challenges many dog owners face is constant leash pulling on walks, making it difficult for you and the dog. Constant pulling causes choking, and then some dogs are also aggressively barking at other dogs and even people, making it embarrassing and even dangerous.
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A recall is the most important command in your dog’s life, it is really a matter of life and death in many different situations. For instance your pup storming out the door, getting out of the collar, opening the gate and facing a car. A strong recall will save his life. Or your dog chasing an an...
Well behaved dogs do not come with a manual; they come with a dog trainer. Whether you want to teach your puppy some basic house rules or introduce your older dog to a new routine, a knowledgable dog trainer is crucial for successful dog training.
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What can strength training improve in IGP? Â Strength, Speed and Explosive Power!!!!
It will add explosiveness to recalls and send aways, will add power to the hurdle and the wall, and make the bite entries and drives stronger in protection!
If pictures are worth a thousand words, just see for your...
               
by Olga Baram, Certified Canine Athlete Specialist
IGP is all about balance of drives with control while maintaining your dog's proper emotions. Just like our training, the IGP specific conditioning shouldn't be boring, tedious or drilling. It should be exciting and enj...
 By Olga Baram, Certified Canine Athlete Specialist
The focus of this article is mostly on how to achieve best performance in IGP in the hot months ahead while keeping our dogs as comfortable as possible and safe from overheating. And by the way, not just in the summer.  Our high drive dogs with bi...
