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Conditioning Your Canine Athlete -What You Need to Know
Optimize your retriever’s performance! Learn expert canine conditioning tips to boost endurance, prevent injuries & keep them field-ready.
Pat
Mar 182 min read

Unlocking Success: The True Value of a Bombproof Basics Program
Hey 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”....
Pat
Apr 13, 20242 min read

THE CHILL of the WHISTLE
Why do I call it “The Chill of the Whistle”? A firm blast from the whistle is the equivalent of a harsh “NO”
Pat
Aug 9, 20235 min read

Dealing with setbacks
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...
Pat
Oct 24, 20223 min read


The Yin & Yang of Retriever Training
Some early lessons may seem conflicting, but working the dog through them is a necessary challenge to overcome.
Pat
Oct 7, 20212 min read


Recipes vs. Philosophies
Most of the training mistakes I regret are when I jumped to a conclusion - maybe even adding a correction. Let the situation develop!
Pat
Aug 30, 20214 min read


The 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.
Pat
Jul 29, 20215 min read


Grit, Perseverance & the Incredible Dog and Handler Bond
This sport is hard - expect that there will be setbacks. But it's what you do next that really matters.
Pat
Jun 27, 20214 min read
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