The best safety command!!! One of my favorite international trainers is Sylvia Trkman. I have many DVD’s outlining shaping for dozens of tricks – tricks to strengthen your relationship with your dog, tricks to condition your dog, tricks to motivate …
Last month, Paula Ratoza, head trainer at Baebea’s Dog Training, was licensed by AKC to judge Scent Work trials at all levels. AKC Scent Work trials will debut in fall of 2017. Many people are familiar with Nose Work. AKC’s …
DashDash was just hired for her second movie role. Why was she picked instead of the breed that was originally requested? Three reasons. She’s trained. I responded to the producer within minutes of her leaving a voicemail. She’s trained. …
Here are some tips designed to help you get precise heeling and straight sits. HEELING POSITION If your dog forges ahead, hold your hand at your side instead of in front of your waist. STRAIGHT HEEL To avoid having your …
These five tips will get you started on the right path to a successful training relationship with your dog. CONSISTENT CUES Your dog’s performance will become more reliable when you use consistent cues. i.e. don’t alternate using the right and left …
BaeBea’s Dog Training now has gift certificate’s available. This is a great gift for your favorite dog lover or new puppy owner. Available for one drop in class, 4 week obedience and rally sessions or 8 week puppy or trick class sessions. Purchase a …
DashDash learned to nod her head “yes”. I shaped the behavior in about six 5 minute sessions. Shaping is my preferred method of training when I want my dog to interact with something. She already knew to touch her nose …
I sat ringside of a recent rally trial and watched the competitors. The same mistakes were made at the same exercises at all three levels. It wasn’t lack of training on the dog’s part that earned point deductions. It was …
I was talking to someone today about my trick class. That person asked me how many commands my Doberman, DashDash, knows. She also asked me how many of the tricks listed in Kyra Sundance’s multiple books did my dog know …
PDX Dog Portraits will be available for pet holiday portraits during our Trick Dog Extravaganza. Nina is a fixture at dog trials in the Pacific Northwest producing high-quality action shots of dogs in the obedience and agility rings. Her glamour shots …
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