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Creating a Custom Fitness Plan for the Canine Athlete (or Weekend Warrior!)

March 13, 20200Comments

Q Proi You see it in the explosive drive of the agility border collie, the powerful leap of the dock-jumping lab, and the relentless endurance of the sled dog. But…

The Unique Challenges and Rewards of Training a Hairless Dog

March 13, 20200Comments

Q Proin There is a presence, an almost electric stillness, that a hairless dog brings into a room. My standard Xoloitzcuintli is more than a pet; he is a living…

How to Train a Primitive Dog Breed: A Guide for Motivating the Xoloitzcuintli, Shiba Inu, Basenji, and More

March 13, 20200Comments

Q Proin You fell in love with the foxy, defiant smirk of the Shiba Inu. You were drawn to the elegant, ancient silence of the Basenji. Or, like me, you…

Tools of the Trade: A Balanced Trainer’s Guide to Leashes, Collars, and Other Gear

March 13, 20200Comments

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How to Proof Behaviors: Getting Your Dog to Listen Everywhere, Not Just at Home

March 13, 20200Comments

Q Proin You’ve done the work. In your living room, your dog is a model citizen. Their "sit" is crisp, their "down" is lightning-fast, and their recall is flawless. You…

Is Your Dog AKC Fit Dog Ready? A Pre-Course Assessment Guide

March 13, 20200Comments

Q Proin The image of a fit dog is often one of extremes: the muscular agility athlete soaring over a jump, or the lean sled dog pulling through snow. But…

Fueling the Mind, Not Just the Body: The Role of Nutrition in Canine Behavior

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Building a Heeling Foundation for Sport and Everyday Obedience

March 13, 20200Comments

Q Proin There is a profound difference between a dog who isn't pulling on the leash and a dog who is actively heeling. One is an absence of a problem;…

Prey Drive Channeling: Turning Problems into Performance

March 13, 20200Comments

Q Proin The sight is both mesmerizing and terrifying: your dog, a coiled spring of intensity, locks onto a squirrel. Their body trembles, their whine is piercing, and in that…

Winter Wellness: Keeping Your Dog Fit and Active During Washington’s Rainy Season

March 13, 20200Comments

Q P The Pacific Northwest winter is a unique kind of beautiful. The evergreens are a deeper, more profound shade of green, the air is crisp, and a quiet hush…

The 5 Key Components of a Successful Canine Behavior Modification Plan

March 13, 20200Comments

Q Proin You’ve identified the problem. Maybe it’s the heart-pounding lunging on walks, the frantic barking at the doorbell, or the anxious destruction when left alone. You know something has…

What I Look for as an AKC Evaluator (CGC, CGCA, CGCU, Trick Dog Novice, Intermediate, Advanced)

March 13, 20200Comments

Q Proin As an AKC Certified Evaluator, I hold a stack of paperwork, a pen, and a clipboard. On that clipboard is a checklist—a series of tasks that a dog…