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The Fix is on for Feature
So here I am trying to remind Feature exactly what are my expectations on her contacts. I trained Feature differently then my previous dogs in that I introduced the running contact before I did the...
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Irritation is Motivation
Irritation is motivation. Some of you may have heard me say this before. When you are really irritated by something you will take action to change it. Those of you that are overweight right now are...
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Dissecting Punishment
One of last week’s blog posted caused a bit of a stir amoungst some of you so I will deal with a couple of comments that were made. From Nelci AWESOME!! Love the picture of Feature on the Teeter....
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Contact & Directional Questions Answered
Over the past couple of weeks I have had a few questions come in about my contacts, so here are some answers for you all 1) My “Swing ” cue means “turn away from me” it does not necessarily mean turn...
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Did I Make a Difference?
That question was suggested to me recently as one to think about “Susan, how would you answer that question at the end of your life.” Did I make a difference? I know my mom and dad made a difference...
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How Good Is Your Glue?
What’s Missing In Our Foundation Dog Training ? The laws of science have taught us all how to use reinforcement to shape our dogs’ responses. As we train a dog we are actually building behaviour, like...
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Contact Training For Those With No Interest in Dog Agility
Weird eh? Why on earth would anyone who has no interest in dog agility want to know anything about how to train agility contact obstacles? To explain the reason let me share a story with you. Years ago...
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Should You Run or Stop Your Agility Dog’s Contacts?
Running Contacts Are They For You? Do all handlers need to train their dog’s do do a running contact? I would think not. There are some people that are just not fast enough to handle a dog with running...
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The Fix is on for Feature
So here I am trying to remind Feature exactly what are my expectations on her contacts. I trained Feature differently then my previous dogs in that I introduced the running contact before I did the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Irritation is Motivation
Irritation is motivation. Some of you may have heard me say this before. When you are really irritated by something you will take action to change it. Those of you that are overweight right now are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dissecting Punishment
One of last week’s blog posted caused a bit of a stir amoungst some of you so I will deal with a couple of comments that were made. From Nelci AWESOME!! Love the picture of Feature on the Teeter....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Contact & Directional Questions Answered
Over the past couple of weeks I have had a few questions come in about my contacts, so here are some answers for you all 1) My “Swing ” cue means “turn away from me” it does not necessarily mean turn...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Did I Make a Difference?
That question was suggested to me recently as one to think about “Susan, how would you answer that question at the end of your life.” Did I make a difference? I know my mom and dad made a difference...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Good Is Your Glue?
What’s Missing In Our Foundation Dog Training ? The laws of science have taught us all how to use reinforcement to shape our dogs’ responses. As we train a dog we are actually building behaviour, like...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Contact Training For Those With No Interest in Dog Agility
Weird eh? Why on earth would anyone who has no interest in dog agility want to know anything about how to train agility contact obstacles? To explain the reason let me share a story with you. Years ago...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Should You Run or Stop Your Agility Dog’s Contacts?
Running Contacts Are They For You? Do all handlers need to train their dog’s do do a running contact? I would think not. There are some people that are just not fast enough to handle a dog with running...
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