2×2 Q & A
Okay, workshop today and since it is contacts and WEAVES I thought I would quickly answer a couple of the 2x2 questions that you guys have posted. Q. First of all what about those 24" spaced poles? Now that the AKC and the USDAA have [...]
The Two Way Communication of Training
As we approach the one year anniversary of the release of my 2x2 Weave Training DVD I thought I would welcome any questions you may have that I have not yet answered. 2x2 Weave Training DVD celebrates it's 1 year anniversary this month. By [...]
Verbally Enthusiastic Workers
Recently I had someone ask me if I thought it would be a problem to let his dog bark while he shaped behaviours. First of all, the barking could be a sign that your dog training skills need to be sharpened. Perhaps have an experienced [...]
Head Games
I love to play head games with my dogs and I know they love it to. I don't mean this is a cruel way but rather in a challenging way. I teach something through shaping with lots of reinforcement. Let's say there are 10 critical elements to [...]
What To Do, What To Do . . .
Those words should never be uttered out of anyone's mouth once we get this monster list of rolling. Don't be shy there are no wrong answers. What do you do with your puppy? What skills do you teach your young dog. I don't mean tricks [...]
While Waiting Until He Grows Up . . .
Feature playing sit-stay games with distractions at 18 weeks of age. To follow up on a post from last week, I want to clear up any misunderstandings, I am not suggesting you wait until your dog is three or four years old [...]
Dog Agility, Mud and the King of Rock and Roll
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my fellow Canadians! Well, the trial in Memphis was a success but a very wet, muddy and a bit cold one (the weather, not the people). The people in Memphis were very hospitable, Lynda and I had a lot of [...]
Just Because They Can, Doesn’t Make it Right
Last night Lynda (my friend and one our very capable Say Yes instructors) and I were on our way to a trial in Memphis, Tn. While driving, we had a discussion that made me think about a few tales I have been told recently (I [...]
Grad Skills Camp, a big success!
First of all a very special thanks to all of you who demonstrated your generosity by donating to the Valencia children in Vancouver (please see Friday's blog post). No this was not a scam, no my blog had not been hi-jacked, yes this is a [...]
To Click or Not to Click, that is the Question
The precision of a clicker was needed when teaching Twister how to "pray." One of the things I am asked about by newcomers to our program is why we do not use a clicker very much. After-all, my website is www.clickerdogs.com you know! [...]
Who’s Shaping Me?
Twister (1992-2008) working her chair routine Isn't it funny how all of these posts on dogs shaping people have ended up having picture of a terrier with them. And not coincidentally many of your comments are about Jack Russell Terriers! Hmm, yes indeed terriers [...]
Wild and Crazy Dogs!
13 years ago, eyes told it all about then 7 week old Buzzy. Yesterday I wrote a post for a clicker list in response to a question to helping out-of-control dogs. I decided this post needed to be shared with all of you [...]
