Every one of us who trains dogs eventually meets a challenge that makes us question what we believe… A dog who “doesn’t respond.” A behavior that won’t change. A problem that feels unsolvable. A distraction that seems overwhelming. It’s tempting, in those moments, [...]
If you’ve ever searched “how do I train my dog to sit” or wondered how to teach a puppy to sit without constantly showing a cookie, you’re not alone. Many dogs learn to sit only when they see food in your hand, and before [...]
If you’ve ever watched dog agility, you know it is fast, exciting, and full of teamwork. Dogs race over jumps, dive through tunnels, and weave with precision. But look a little closer, and you’ll notice something that quietly makes or breaks a run: the [...]
There’s a reason so many people search for dog training tips yet still struggle with dog training in real life. Your goal might be to have a well-mannered family companion, to shine in the sport of dog agility, or to enjoy other activities with [...]
Guest post by Max Sprinz As a kid, I was so afraid of dogs that I would cross the street rather than walk past one. That was my reality for the first ten years of my life. Fast forward to today: I’m 26, a [...]
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of welcoming a new puppy into your life. Those first days are full of possibility: you imagine the adventures ahead, the bond you’ll build, and the kind of dog they’ll grow up to be. Many dog owners cross [...]
At first glance, ItsYerChoice might look like a simple game: you hold cookies in your hand, and your dog learns not to dive for them. But the truth is, this game is actually the foundation for everything my dogs do, both in life and in [...]
Recallers 2025 Video Contest Winners We’re at the winners announcement of our 2025 Recallers video contest! Thank you to everyone who viewed the stories and voted for the two that touched them most. We know that most of you had more than two favourites [...]
Recallers 2025 Video Contest Grand Finale Welcome to the final round of our 2025 Recallers video celebration! This is where the top two video stories in each of the three rounds are meeting so you can decide the winners. Thank you for honoring your [...]
Recallers 2025 Video Contest Round Three Sending you a shout out for being here for Round Three of our Recallers 2025 video contest. We have five new short stories representing everyone who wants to have the best life possible with their dog, which I [...]
Recallers 2025 Video Contest Round Two We appreciate you being here! Our Recallers video contest is a much-loved annual event, because we all love a great real-life dog story. If you’ve just joined us, you can also view and vote on the videos in [...]
Recallers 2025 Video Contest Round One Have you ever been frustrated with your dog? Or your dog is fearful or frantic, and you are frustrated because you don't know what to do? Or do you get frustrated because you receive so much conflicting training [...]
