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“Get It” vs “Find It” cues

Posted on: July 21, 2019 Last updated on: July 21, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
“Get It” and “Find It” cues can be incredibly helpful for teaching dogs about when a reward is coming and how it will be delivered.  Differentiating between the two types of cues, also gives your dog a wealth of information…
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Snow Day Survival Strategies

Posted on: March 7, 2019 Last updated on: March 7, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 6
This winter our weather patterns have been a tad unusual for sure. As a result the panic calls have been coming in March instead of the more typical January. The panic calls that occur often like clockwork about 2-3 days…
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It’s in the Tone!

Posted on: February 25, 2019 Last updated on: February 25, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 2
“It has to do with your tone of voice! Dogs respond to the tone not the words!” How many times have you heard that in the past? I’ve heard it many times. Most often in reference to the way a…
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What Does Your Leash Cue?

Posted on: February 15, 2019 Last updated on: February 15, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
What does your leash cue to your dog?  Have you ever thought about it?  Or noticed?  Does it depend on which leash, what environment?  Dogs have an amazing ability to learn environmental cues.  The leash will often trigger a reliable…
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Connection

Posted on: January 16, 2019 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Connection: the relationship of a person, thing or behavior to something or someone else. Connection is an all the rage buzz word in the current world of dog training.  In years past the word instead was “Attention”. Attention: the act…
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Listen for Stillness

Posted on: January 11, 2019 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
This is starting to look like the season of stays. With stay instruction and training working its way into many lessons. Stays are an integral foundation behavior and a part of nearly all performance sports. And the bare bones basics…
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Whistle Recalls

Posted on: July 26, 2018 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
I remember it being so challenging learning to whistle as a kid.  My dad can make a very distinct sharp whistle sound of the side of his mouth.  I’m not that talented.  But once I did learn to whistle, I’m…
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Formula for Earning Qualifying Scores

Posted on: March 26, 2018 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
I talk with my agility students and students considering competition often about defining what success in the ring means for them, their dog and their team.  As I feel that definition can have a huge impact on not only your…
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Taking Turns

Posted on: March 22, 2018 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
I adore using mats or dog beds or other place type spaces to teach and then remind dogs about taking turns. Tom and Zora have both been getting rather nudgy, pushy and whiny lately around the concepts of sharing my…
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Rally Advanced!

Posted on: March 18, 2018 Last updated on: January 30, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
We had such a nice time today at the Charles River Dog Training Club‘s rally trial.  It was a really lovely trial.  Very low key and easy going.  Everyone was so supportive of each other.  I do adore in obedience…
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