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While I have learned from many dog trainers over the years, a few stand out. Thanks to Glen Johnson, who early in the 80s taught me about inducive training. And also to Bill Dotson, who introduced us to Schutzhund and Search & Rescue.
Thanks Tracey Louper for letting me help teach classes, and being my friend and sounding board for new dog training ideas.
Special thanks to friend and mentor Michael Ellis. Michael is a gifted dog trainer and teacher, and almost everything I use and teach these days comes from Michael.
And thanks to Ivan Balabanov, who started our club, Big Sky Schutzhund Club, on the way to becoming thinking dog trainers.
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Chuckit! Players
One of my absolute favourite dog toys is the Chuckit! Tennis Trainer. We’ve been out of stock for a bit, but now have them back in. These motivational toys are great for obedience rewards and dogs love them!
Tennis trainers are fun and extremely durable — they stand up to some tuff-tugging German shepherds and Malinois — but they’re not meant to be everyday chew toys. Unsupervised, most dogs will immediately set to work chewing the web handle off.
Tennis Trainer
Now — for a toy you can let them play with without your being attached to the other end — we’re stocking Tennis and Football Players and Fanatics. Made with natural cotton rope and durable natural rubber, they look like they’ll be lots of fun.
Zappa "I want it!" Harley "Mine"
Football Player
Tennis Player