OneMind Dogs Blog
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Dog and puppy training – Why choose OneMind Dogs?
At OneMind Dogs, we offer more than just effective puppy and dog training. We’re in the business of making dogs’ lives better by helping people become amazing owners and teammates.
Want to learn a German Turn? Do this first
The German Turn is one of the most satisfying pieces of handling to watch. The dog takes the backside of a jump, you move forward onto the next part of the course, and the whole thing flows. It is no surprise so many handlers want to learn it. Here is what tends to...
Which dog breeds are best for agility?
What are the best dog breeds for agility? See the breeds most popular in competition, and why any fit dog can enjoy agility. No competing required.
Is my dog fast enough for agility?
Worried your dog isn’t fast enough for agility? Here’s why speed isn’t the requirement you think it is, and what actually makes a great agility teammate.
Why maintaining criteria is the real secret to a reliable startline stay in agility
You're at the startline of an agility competition course that you've just driven hours to attend. Your dog is sitting, holding it, watching you lead out. Then, just as you turn to send them, they break early. In that moment you have a choice. Pull them off the course...
Why does my dog keep turning the wrong way?
You're mid-run. Everything feels right. You give the cue you've given a hundred times before, and then your dog turns the wrong way. Or runs straight past the jump you were sure they'd take. You replay it in your head afterwards and can't figure out what went wrong....
Why does my agility dog make mistakes?
your dog might be one of the best feedback tools you have, arguably better than any video or seminar, because he’s giving you real time feedback on your own handling.
Why your puppy can’t switch off (and how to help them settle)
If your puppy won't settle and seems to have two speeds, full sprint or flat out asleep, with nothing calm in between, you're not doing anything wrong. Most puppies genuinely don't know how to settle yet. Settling is a skill. Just like sit or come. And like most...
Puppy socialization: what your puppy actually needs
The goal of good socialization is a puppy who can notice something new: a person, a dog, a loud truck, and carry on without much reaction either way.
Puppy separation anxiety or just normal adjustment?
Are you worried that your new puppy has separation anxiety? Nearly every new puppy owner goes through a stretch of worrying about this. You leave the room for two minutes and come back to frantic barking. Or you head out for a walk without your puppy and it sounds...
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