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Don’t Phone It In – Make Class Count

In the previous post in my series on being a dog training school student, I covered everything I do leading up to actually attending class.  So now this post will cover how I make the most out of an hour long dog training class. The biggest change and improvement in...

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Karen Pryor’s Visit

Karen Pryor’s Visit

I met Karen for the first time at ClickerExpo, and it was there she asked whether I would be attending the Professional Animal Behavior Associates (PABA) symposium in Guelph in May.  Unfortunately, I explained that I couldn't as there would be too many students/too...

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Prepare, Prepare, Prepare, to Train with Maximum Intensity

Prepare, Prepare, Prepare, to Train with Maximum Intensity

This post is all about preparing for class to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness, and intensity of your training.  As an instructor, it is clear to see which students come fully prepared for class, and in general, those that are well prepared do better both in...

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Wax On, Wax Off (Foundation Skills Are Everything)

Wax On, Wax Off (Foundation Skills Are Everything)

After nearly a year hiatus, I'm taking dog training classes again as a student with Petey.  Renee at All About Dogs is offering daytime agility classes, so finally, I was able to sign up and enroll in classes that didn't conflict with when I teach in the evenings....

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Canine Cognition Research – Updates and Some Results

Canine Cognition Research – Updates and Some Results

Hello Readers - Did you know that Krista Macpherson, a researcher from the University of Western Ontario, conducts canine cognition research at When Hounds Fly?  Many of her test subjects are current and past students!  Here is an update she sent out to past test...

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