Your complete dog agility training schedule (from foundations to competition)
One of the biggest questions we hear from agility enthusiasts is: “How often should I train my dog?” And once you ask that, it opens the floodgates to: If you’ve ever felt unsure or overwhelmed by all the advice online, you’re not alone. The pressure to train more, do more, and buy more can leave […]
Balancing obstacle focus and handler focus in dog agility
When your dog has just the right mix of obstacle and handler focus, you’ll notice a smoother, more natural teamwork.
10 Useful Hacks for Fitting Service Dog Training into Your Day
It’s back to school season, the dog days of autumn. Have you let your service dog training slide in the heat of the summer in favor of rest or a vacation? Or has your training schedule fallen to the wayside due to symptom flares or shuttling kids back and forth to camp? While there are […]
Evening Zoomies, Biting, and Meltdowns? Signs of an Overstimulated Puppy and How to Help
I’m diving into how to recognize the early signs of an overstimulated puppy, reasons why your puppy is hyper and biting at night, and most importantly, how to calm an overstimulated puppy before things spiral into a full-blown meltdown.
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How to get your dog to collect and turn tight in agility
Does your dog fly around the agility course like a rocket, taking wide turns or knocking bars when you need them to tighten up? You’re not alone. Many handlers struggle with teaching collection. And without it, those tight, efficient turns stay out of reach. This post is based on our popular webinar with OneMind Dogs […]
From Passion to Purpose: How One Trainer Found Success with Rover
By: The Rover Staff Every dog trainer has a unique story, often sparked by a deep love for dogs and a desire to understand their behaviors. For Marcus, his journey into the world of dog training began at the age of 12, with his childhood dog, a terrier mix, who had some habits that needed […]
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To Clip or Not to Clip…. That is the Question!
By: The Jodi Murphy Grooming Staff As groomers we tend to think that when a dog enters our salon for a haircut we immediately pull out our clipper. However, there are many breeds and mixed breeds that have a flat natural back coat that needs nothing other than a little carding and thinning shear work […]
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Why Does K9 Basics Recommend Facility Instead of Home Training for Dogs?
K9 Basics recommends facility training for dogs to provide structured environments, expert guidance, and fewer distractions for effective behavior improvement.
Gut Health: The Benefits of Probiotics for Dogs
By: The Whitebridge Staff There’s a reason why “gut health” is all over the Internet. Every day, scientists are learning more about this fascinating system in dogs (and humans!), and the important role the gut plays in both their physical and mental health. What is gut health, and why is it so important? Gut health […]
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Helping Pets Thrive with Targeted Nutrition
By: The PawTree Staff As pet professionals, you see it daily: the shedding that doesn’t stop, the paw licking that won’t go away, the pets that appear healthy at first glance, but aren’t operating at their best. You’re often the first line of insight for pet parents—and increasingly, you’re also the one guiding them toward […]
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