Ellis discusses the importance, and effect of relationship in training. Focus on relationship. Almost can’t go wrong!
Tug…….. Ivan Balabanov Melted My Brain.
Man…… I took a trip to visit Ivan Balabanov like 8 months ago. And that set off a direction of thought or study, that made my brain melt. I realized that I had been looking at tug with a weak microscope. Like…… If you have a weak microscope you can see to a certain depth. But, if you get a …
“Useful” Stress
This was posted on Facebook by The Naughty Dogge. One of the best things I’ve seen! Had to Share: “As I look around at the kid’s soccer games where no team wins, I wonder what this result will look like in adults. Then I realize I know. The stress that comes with not-winning is what builds character; though that stress …
Jax Teaches a Kid Tug!
https://youtu.be/yanNdn_il2o
Building and Breaking Trust
Everyone that reads this thing regularly, knows I do a lot of training through game play. And, not in the surface “Create a reward event to make them work” sort if way. But, in a profound way. Almost a spiritually fulfilling way. It impacts so many different levels. Gives activity which is physically healthy. Gives psychological fulfillment, as the activities …
I Got Cartoonized!
A person that I did a consult with, had this made for me. It was done by Brandon Steen. Amazing.
Quick Reference: Body language
Posted these a while back. But came up at a workshop last week, so I thought I’d repost: “Is Language Ruining Our Ability To Communicate?” “Non Verbal Training” Enjoy!
Break Stick Response
The article I wrote opposed to break sticks is the highest rated post I’ve ever written. And…… It’s because everyone hated it. I see the pages and posts that refer people to it, and they all think I’m an asshole. Apparently, the way to unite the wannabe tough guy Pit Bull bro, and the “pibble lover” hippie, is to take …
Jaxxy’s Transition To A Spring Pole
What do I do in a Blizzard? Transition Jax to Spring Pole! Lot of people tug. Not that many people use Spring Poles. The way old school dogmen used them didn’t involve control. Let them at it….. Pry them off. All conditioning and gameness. No control. But, I think they can be used as an obedience reward. Just like tug. …
Faith In Handler Drill
I wrote about this a long time ago. Back then I was calling it “Reverse BAT”. But, now I call it the Faith In Handler Drill. After that article, a ton of people have asked me to demonstrate it. Here’s a video of me showing to a dog/handler for the first time.