Month: November 2014

Knox is smart as a whip. He’s also super food motivated. A walk helps wear his body out a bit, but we also want to…

We are building Jack’s focus around distractions. It is natural for German Shepherds to be alert and aware of their surroundings but they should be…

Somebody likes Raisin Bran! I left it on the coffee table to answer the phone! When they do something you don’t like, it’s a perfect…

Titan is holding a “down” from a distance at the top of the driveway after our walk. He wants to be by his handler’s side…

Griz is working on sit from a distance in public. This builds his confidence showing him that nothing will happen to him if I’m not…

By day 3 (after your dog begins to feel more comfortable in their new surroundings), suddenly their real personality starts to emerge! Spunky Sadie woke…

Knox is learning he has to wait for his handler to release him . He has this down good.

Sitting and waiting for permission to enter serves so many purposes for Jack. First, it makes him have to pay attention to me. Jack’s focus…

Sadie is getting desensitized around kids, buses, book bags, etc. I’m giving her distance and not letting them pet her until she is calm and…

Teaching dogs manners helps them learn self control. Having Knox sit and wait to go outside helps him learn that bouncing around and jumping on…