Rewards 101

I got my first dog in 1998 and started to train him almost immediately. As a clueless little girl I was lucky enough to cross paths with smart and progressive trainers right away, so even if that was looooong time ago, Toby was spared from really harsh, old fashion training....
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Life of a puppy

For some reason I am never afraid to try something new in dog training. In fact I almost feel like I have to – exploring different fields and areas of dog training is where I find my inspiration and learn the most. And it is not like my dogs give me any other option anyway. They...
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Welcome Jimmy and yes, it is a border collie!

So the pack grew once again and I don’t think I have ever agonised over the decision as much as this time. I didn’t really feel like getting another dog because the existing ones keep me busy and although I suddenly became “agilitydogless” (due to Joey’s back problem + Che, Roo...
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Brushing off dust

Recently I have been told it is about time I brush the dust off my homepage… so here I am, trying to bring it back to life. It has been so long, that I don’t even know when and how to begin… so here is a little update on us… A lot has happened over the years. I had to say goodbye...
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TUG-OF-WAR – 5 most common mistakes

Does your dog play? Most people will answer this question based on whether their dog tugs or not. Tugging is somehow considered to be essential part of sport dog training and it is commonly accepted as a definition of playing with the dog. However if you ask me, playing has no...
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Be a better handler

So remember THIS? Well things happened last winter and I didn't really find time to go through with it, but it is about time I start working on MY skills properly. I have visited my old friend and former agility student Curly coach (Rosana Kranjc). She is enormously talented...
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Let’s Play is about to start again!

Let’s Play is about to start again on Monday 5th of September! Registration is already possible HERE! It is an online class that focuses on attitude, speed, focus and more. It provides a great foundation for any agility/obedience dog, because it is never difficult to teach a dog...
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Let’s Play is about to start again!

Let’s Play is about to start again on Monday 22th of February! Registration is already possible HERE! It is an online class that focuses on attitude, speed, focus and more. It provides a great foundation for any agility/obedience dog, because it is never difficult to teach a dog...
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Improve your handling skills

Here are a couple of simple exercises that can help you improve your speed, timing and reaction time. As well as your dog’s sends and forward focus. They are easy to do just about anywhere – your garden, the place you normally walk your dog or at your training field. A dog should...
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Oh but I am too…

Or why do we give up on ourselves that easily? Going around for seminars and trainings I hear lots and lots of excuses. Mostly you can put them in two categories. First there are those who find the excuse in the dog (ohh, but he is to crazy, to calm, to nervous, to fast, ...
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