I’ve got a new puppy! In this life I talk about the process of integrating him into my home, the reality of high drive dogs and puppies, handler sensitivity and hardness, etc. We covered a lot of territory!

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The first time you compete… What’s the best way to get through it?!

I’ll give you some ideas here.

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I shared my thoughts about how I planned to acquire my next dog, and what I will do with that dog to start my training during the first few months!

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About that reactivity… is a given dog reactive, or simply bored? Lacking structure? Doesn’t know what to do in a given circumstance?

There are foundation skills that all dogs should have, and they are particularly valuable if the dog should exhibit reactive tendencies here and there.

The ability to get your dog’s attention is a critical foundation skill. If you can’t get your dog’s attention in a given environment, you probably should not be there.

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I wanted to illustrate it with the flea study but alas… It appears the flea study is not real.

So I just talk about it. Habit! Most important thing you can keep in mind with your new dog or puppy.

Plus a few thoughts on trying to train family.

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Do you know the difference between cooperative care and low stress handling? You should! It’s important if you want to maintain a trusting relationship with your dog.

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A safe walk with a dog is a function of the equipment on the dog, the leash that attaches the equipment to the handler, the size, strength, and temperament of the dog, and the environment.

All of these things should be discussed with dog training clients to ensure the comfort and safety of all.

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Dog Sports are not all about the dog. They are about people too! It’s OK for you to seek happiness and joy, even if it doesn’t mean maximizing your dog’s happiness at every turn.

Make it work; it’s a cost of benefit analysis.

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