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The Nitty-Gritty of Clicker Training

Based on an operant conditioning bridging stimulus, clicker training is a positive reinforcement strategy for training animals. Read more.

Kate Eldredge·February 14, 2023·7 min read

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Sandy McMillan

Dog Sports

Doing It All – Becoming a Team

To better understand our dogs and design an effective training program, we need to look at personality types. Read more.

December 7, 20228 min read

The Russian Toy

Jennifer Grebinoski

Agility

The Russian Toy Traits – Performance Potential in a Small Package

A very important quality for a small performance dog is confidence, and the Russian Toy traits include quite a bit of that quality.

December 1, 20225 min read

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Kimberly Flatley

Dog Sports

Exercise Tips and Tricks for a Strong Core

Kimberly Flatley of Fitness with Fido shares tips and tricks you can implement in your dog’s exercises to achieve a strong core.

November 24, 20223 min read

Betsy Scapicchio and Linda Brennan

Betsy Scapicchio & Linda Brennan

Obedience

It’s Not You, It’s Me – How Handling Can Make or Break Your Performance

Handlers are quick to blame the external environment for the dog’s mistakes. However, we should be looking inward rather than outward.

November 17, 20227 min read

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Betsy Scapicchio & Linda Brennan

Obedience

Are You with Me? Why You Are Losing Your Dog in the Ring and What to Do About It

This topic came up because of our observations at recent Obedience Trials. Unfortunately, we saw quite a few people “lose” their dogs in the ring. For example, the dogs visited the judge, sniffed the floor, or headed to the ring gate. After the teams left the ring, the handlers were understandably upset and they […]

November 15, 20228 min read

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National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS)

The Best Kept Secret in Training Your Dog for the Show Ring

I was recently asked, “Is there some trick I can use to get my dog to stand still in the show ring?” The answer was staring her in the face.

November 14, 20227 min read

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American Shih Tzu Club

Puppies

When You Bring Your New Shih Tzu Home

Learn how to train a Shih Tzu dog; reduce barking, stop chewing, crate training, potty training and everything else you need to know.

November 10, 20228 min read

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Obedience

“FANCY THAT” – More Than Just a Pretty Face

Many people think you cannot train your dog for Conformation and Obedience at the same time. This is just not true.

October 30, 20228 min read

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Training

Doing It All – Factors Affecting Learning

The key to having a good dog is having a dog that has been well trained. Learn about all the different factors that can affect dog training.

October 16, 20228 min read

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Dog Sports

Doing It ‘All’ – Latent Learning in Dog Training

Find out what “latent learning” is and how to apply it in dog training. View real life examples and assess if it might be useful.

August 16, 20225 min read

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Meet the Owner Handlers

Dog Show Handling Classes Can Make or Break the Owner Handler

Dog show handling classes are not created equal, the choice of which classes to attend can make or break the novice owner handler.

July 26, 20226 min read

Meet the Owner Handlers

Growth Mindset | Reset Your Dog & Tap into Your Show Dogs’ True Potential

If you’re the kind of person who races back to your set-up after a loss to create a new “battle plan,” you have a growth mindset.

October 28, 20219 min read

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