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Unlocking Success: The True Value of a Bombproof Basics Program

Hey there, In this month’s Vblog, I want to delve into the most crucial aspect of dog training, Basics: “beginning with the end in mind”....

THE CHILL of the WHISTLE

Why do I call it “The Chill of the Whistle”? A firm blast from the whistle is the equivalent of a harsh “NO”

Breaking down a blind retrieve

Picture this… You’ve just walked up to watch test dog in the Amateur. This is the first time you have made it to the water blind in a...

Dealing with setbacks

I want to share with you a very important concept that I believe is an essential part of your dog’s early development. When you are in...

The Most Important Thing? Bombproof Basics.

Creating resilience and mental toughness doesn’t happen by chance. It starts with baby steps early in basics and is developed over time.