Different sides of a coin
Repetition vs Concept: Through research teachers discovered that students have different “learning styles” (visual, auditory or touch). I think one of the […]
Trial/Ranch difference
Lately I seem to be reading more comments from people who think a “ranch dog” is better than a “trial […]
Time Tracks
This morning I was out training a couple of young dogs of ours. One is a 19 […]
Warning Label
While working a dog I have in for training I ran into a problem that seems to emerge as a […]
SHORT-CIRCUIT
SHORT-CIRCUIT I recall sitting with an “Overseas” judge, possibly 5 or 6 years ago, talking about different trainers & training […]
Terms of Endearment
I was giving lessons one day when a student commented to me “why don’t you write an article on basic […]
FINELY GROUND
“FINELY GROUND” The next time you are at a trial watch and listen to a really “top notch” Open […]
Stage Fright
“STAGE FRIGHT” The other day I was “stressing out” in regards to how many young dogs I am in the […]
Well Seasoned
Well Seasoned: When you get a number of dogs in for training invariably you’ll end up with all sorts. Many […]
What is Balance?
WHAT IS BALANCE? I have always been fascinated by the way a Border Collie works as compared to other breeds. […]