PatApr 132 min readUnlocking Success: The True Value of a Bombproof Basics ProgramHey there, In this month’s Vblog, I want to delve into the most crucial aspect of dog training, Basics: “beginning with the end in mind”....
PatAug 9, 20235 min readTHE CHILL of the WHISTLEWhy do I call it “The Chill of the Whistle”? A firm blast from the whistle is the equivalent of a harsh “NO”
PatMay 16, 20237 min readBreaking down a blind retrievePicture this… You’ve just walked up to watch test dog in the Amateur. This is the first time you have made it to the water blind in a...
PatMar 20, 20223 min readGuest Blog Post: Q&A with Mike LardyGuest Blog Post: Mike Lardy received and answered some follow-up questions following his webinar, Teaching Advanced Marking Concepts.
PatJul 29, 20215 min readThe Most Important Thing? Bombproof Basics.Creating resilience and mental toughness doesn’t happen by chance. It starts with baby steps early in basics and is developed over time.
PatJun 27, 20214 min readGrit, Perseverance & the Incredible Dog and Handler BondThis sport is hard - expect that there will be setbacks. But it's what you do next that really matters.
PatJun 17, 202111 min readWhat makes a great handler?Judy Aycock, Danny Farmer, and Jerry Patopea weigh-in to answer the question, "What makes a great handler?"