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 …
Never ask your dog to do more than he’s capable of doing. If it’s physically impossible or he doesn’t know behavior yet, he won’t be able to do it. So you just taught your dog that your cue is meaningless. …
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 …
It’s been an exciting year for BaeBea’s Dog Training. Thank you everyone, I look forward to what the coming year brings. New classes starting Jan 5 & 6. Details
BaeBea’s Dog Training (and Mt Hood DPC) was well represented at the Vancouver Kennel Club Obedience and Rally trial today. DashDash, Azotar’s Incredible Too, earned her AKC Companion Dog title. Successfully qualifying for her third leg, with 191.5 and 3rd place at the novice …
Day 1 – Vancouver Kennel Club, Ridgefield, WA – DashDash earned her CD Read more »
After attending the Ward Faulkner seminar at the Sherwood Dog Training Club last month I adopted his method of scent discrimination training and have been very happy with the results. Here is a little video of DashDash at class tonight …
DashDash ran all four classes again today. We are still having a little issue with the weaves and will be working those harder, but I was very happy to see her get back up on the dog walk after falling …