If you struggle with getting a release off of toys or bite objects, or if you just want a sophisticated look at a dog‘s motivation around toys via fight, possession, prey (chase) behavior, and getting cooperation (release or toy return), watch this video. Obviously,...
Brito’s first ring prep
Ring prep class is what I call the process of acclimating a dog to the competition ring. From my perspective, this can never start too early. Here is a video of Brito’s very first ring preparation training day. He really doesn’t have to “do”...Lyra – Run Through
Today I took Lyra for her first run through in many months. It is rare that I do a “run-through”. To me, that means I have pre-decided which exercises I will do, and mostly I ignore errors. I’m checking to see what needs work. I use no classic...Preparing for Competition: Squishing!
As many of you know, I now teach classes on-line at Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. One of the courses I’m about to teach is a Ring Confidence Class. In the process of preparing for this course, I realized just how many behaviors we can teach our dogs in order to allow...Obedience – Getting in the Ring
There will come a point in your training when your dog will be well trained – the exercises will be reasonably fluent and your dog will be comfortable working in a range of training situations. You’re considering competition, and your instructor is...