by Niki | Jun 18, 2025 | Puppy training, Puppy troubleshooting
If your dog doesn’t listen, it’s not because they’re stubborn, dominant, or trying to make you look silly. They’re just responding to their environment in the way that makes the most sense to them. Understanding why your dog doesn’t listen is the first step to...
by Niki | Jun 10, 2025 | Competitive agility
Do you suffer from nerves at agility competitions? You’ve probably spent a fair bit of time training your dog’s skills, brushing up on handling techniques, and making sure your teammate is fit and ready. But how much time have you spent training your own mind? Agility...
by Niki | May 23, 2025 | Agility handling techniques, Competitive agility
Ever watched an experienced agility handler breeze through a tricky course while jogging casually way off to the side, nowhere near the obstacles their dog is taking—and wondered how on earth they pulled it off? That’s layering. And once you understand how it works...
by Niki | May 22, 2025 | Agility foundations
So you and your dog have nailed agility foundations – congratulations! At the start of your agility journey, building awesome skills through foundation lessons is very important and so much fun. Foundation training creates solid skills that will serve as the basis for...
by Niki | May 12, 2025 | Puppy training, Puppy troubleshooting
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting – until that adorable furball starts sounding like an alarm clock with fur at all hours. If you’re a new dog owner, puppy barking can be baffling and frustrating. Take heart: barking is a normal way for puppies to communicate, and...
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