I wrote this article based on the outline for a presentation I gave at Auburn University during a Sports Medicine Symposium. The piece is...

Hello everyone!! I hope you are having an awesome weekend. For those of us here in the US, I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving. This...

I want to share with you a very important concept that I believe is an essential part of your dog’s early development. When you are in...

Perfected over the last 40 years, I'm excited to announce that I will be launching a digital course on "Bombproof Basics" later this fall!

Guest Blog Post - Pat Nolan discusses why we MUST teach our puppies to have good working memory, mental flexibility & self control!

Let's discuss the "Red Zone" - that critical area at the end of a blind retrieve where you risk loosing sight or control of your dog.

Learning the proper mechanics to blowing a whistle is critical. Check out this video to see how I blow a sharp, explosive whistle blast!

“Your dog is only going to be as good as you are.” I've written several tips that will make both your training & trialing more successful.

The jump from MH to QAA seems daunting but it doesn't have to be! Let's discuss developing the blind skills needed to enter your first Q!

The jump from MH to QAA seems daunting but it doesn't have to be! Let's discuss developing the marking skills needed to enter your first Q!

Guest Blog Post: Danny Farmer received and answered some follow-up questions following his webinar, Game Day Handling Strategies.

Guest Blog Post: Mike Lardy received and answered some follow-up questions following his webinar, Teaching Advanced Marking Concepts.

Repeating a concept over multiple set-ups is a great way to teach your dog how to deal with specific challenges. Check out these examples.

Webinar Recording Now Available! Purina Masterclass - A Plan of Action: Advanced Dog Problem Solving.

Here's the strategy I use to diagnose and address training and performance challenges in advanced-level retrievers.

Check out my interview with Bill Woodson & Baby - the 2021 High Point Amateur Dog. This team earned an amazing 50 Amateur points in 2021!

RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE: Purina Masterclass: Building a Successful Amateur Training Group with guests Connie Cleveland and Dennis Voigt.

I had the chance to interview Jeff Sanders, the recent winner of the '21 National Derby Championship with his female labrador, Winnie.

Do you have a plan? When preparing to run a blind, whether in training or competition, you must go through this mental checklist.

Whether you're out training or running a National Championship, work through this list every time you prepare to head to the line.