Author Archives: Jack
6 Household Poisons That Could Kill Your K9
Your home can be a danger zone for dogs, with many household products and even foodstuffs being poisonous to them. Here are six things you are likely to have in your home that can make your dog very sick indeed.
K9 Skin Care
Although most people groom their dog to keep them clean, it is also a great opportunity to keep an eye on the condition of their canine companion’s skin.
5 Things You Need To Know If Your K9 is Injured
Every dog owner hopes their beloved dog is never involved in an accident, and does their best to keep them safe from harm. However, accidents do happen and you need to have some basic first aid knowledge to help your dog if they are hurt.
How To Use A K9 Tug Like A Pro
Every dog has its favorite toy or treat or game or something that just drives them wild.
A Tip For Introducing Your K9 To Dogs Off Lead
It’s hard to feel sociable when you are forced into a corner. It’s much better to meet and greet on even and neutral grounds, where both parties are free to leave at any time.
Elite K9 Handler – Watch And Learn
In this video you will see a truly impressive display of K9 handling. The moment I’m referring to is at 43 seconds. Although the handler shakes off the pain, I have no doubt that he has a broken bone in his hand somewhere and deep tissue damage.
Springer Dog Jogger Tweak
I’ve been asked why my Springer Dog Jogger is positioned on an angle and how I set that up. Well it was really easy.
Springer Dog Jogger Harness Tweak
Trying to find the perfect Springer Dog Jogger harness can be a waste of time. You can simply modify your existing harness for under $10.
The Biggest Mistake Made With A High Drive K9
Being told your mistaken and punished all the time does nothing for your confidence other than slowly wear it away. Your dog is the same. It’s all about confidence. So how do you correct your dog without deteriorating confidence?
How To Correct Your Dog
It seems that these days the measure of your skill as a handler is dependent on the way you deliver a correction. So how do I deliver a correction?
The Best Time For Corrections
Corrections are a vital part of your dogs learning and conditioning process. Your dog will never completely ‘get it’ to the point that you never again have to correct unwanted behavior.
The Truth About Drive
You will hear the word ‘drive’ spoken no doubt, when in the company of serious K9 enthusiasts. But what does it really mean in a practical application. I mean, what good is having drive?