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Acknowledgements
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.
Category Archives: Dog agility
Miller Ridge Cosmic Corbie MX AXJ XF
I wasn’t expecting it, so when I got an AKC certificate in the mail tonight, I wasn’t sure who it was for. But when I opened it, it was Corbie’s Master Agility Excellent title! Yeah, Corbie!
Home again
Home again, at least temporarily! I haven’t posted since leaving for the Blackfoot, Idaho shows — no internet and no time. Corbie and I did okay in the agility trial, but I am once again reminded that you have to maintain behaviours, not just train them! I can’t complain about our low Q ratio until [...]
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Store at the Five Valley Trial
The store will be in Lolo (Missoula) this weekend at the Five Valley Kennel Club’s AKC agility trial. We’ve got some new items in stock, including Malinois approved sheepy balls, bones and buddies from Premier. Also, Premier “Terry Ryan series” treat pouches. Hope to see you there!
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The agility trial from hell!
I just got back from a great agility trial in Ririe, Idaho. Other than the fact that I don’t practice with my dogs, the trial went great and we came home with a few Qs. But being in the barn reminded me of the first trial I attended there — the agility trial from hell. [...]
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Live To Run Again
Live To Run Again Launches new website Nine years ago this week, on April 1, 2001, Jane Callaghy died when the driver of her vehicle fell asleep at the wheel. After her death, a public education campaign called Live to Run Again (LTRA) was founded to raise awareness about the consequences and prevention of drowsy [...]
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Doggie Zen
DOGGIE ZEN or “OW! That was my finger!” Food is a great motivator — so much so that it can be painful at times for the trainer! Doggie Zen is a way to teach the puppy not to take the food so roughly. Get down on the floor with your puppy. Hold a piece of [...]
Talking Dog
WHO CONTROLS THE SPACE: Physical Communication Think about space as a tangible thing: how do you feel when someone gets too close to you in line at the supermarket? Have you ever had a boss who looms over you when he checks your work? Who gets the big, compfy chair in the corner office, and [...]
Classes resume
Monday nights at 6.00 — Beginning Agility Monday nights at 7.15 — Continuing Agility Wednesday nights at 6.30 — Obedience and Rally FUNdamentals These classes are on-going… that is, they have no beginning or end, so you’re welcome to join us at any time.
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Agility Fun Match
The indoor arena at the Gallatin County fairgrounds is available this Sunday, November 22 and GDAC will be offering an agility fun match. This is an extra fun match not listed as part of the previous fun match schedule. We will be featuring a NADAC Weavers and Jumper course. Time: 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. [...]
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