Yep…. I don’t just use tug to biologically fulfill dogs, develop skills, language, and relationship….. I also use it to teach them to CHOOSE us over distraction. These dogs are not punished into not looking. They are choosing the game with their owner OVER the other dog. And make no mistake…. Both of these dogs were very reactive to the …
Advanced Socialization Seminar: Saco Maine!
Finish Forward Dogs presents… Pack to Basics™ Advanced Socialization Solutions with Chad Mackin! When: Saturday April 26 & Sunday April 27, 2014 Where: 30 Spring Hill Rd. Saco, ME. 04072 Contact: Shannan Nutting, Jay Jack, and Amanda Buckner info@finishforwarddogs.com 207-251-2296 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Both days, may run slightly longer.) Fee: $349 per person/dog *All spaces are on …
Fun Pull Pics/Vids!!!
Got the pics/vids from the Fun Pull last weekend! Check it out- Milo Making it look easy! (ok it was a warm up run, but still): A few Shots of Mabel in Action- Here is Mandy handling- And here we pull out the “Big Guns” and bring in Grandma to handle!!!! She LOVES her granddaughter! And yes Mabel’s weights are …
Fun Pull Quick Report!
Yesterday was a BLAST at Finish Forward! They had both a Competition Pull, AND a “Fun” Pull, for dogs ad handlers with no experience. We pulled 3 of our 4 Bullies (jax is out with an injury), and they all did GREAT!!! As we’ve said before…. Weight pull is pretty much amazing for both the dogs, and the relationship with …
New Toy For A Maine Winter!
Oh yeah! I got me some sliding snowshoes!!!!! These bad boys are a cross between Backcountry skis, and Snowshoes. In my zeal for bad ass dog activities under ANY circumstances, I’ve run into some snags with the tapering period before and after the snow season. My kicksled, is awesome for when it’s been snowing regular. But, if you hit patches …
What The Hell Is A Flirt Pole!
Flirt Poles are awesome! They are a fantastic way to exercise your dog! And not just in that “screw it, just get em tired” kind of way. But, in a way that can help establish rules, boundaries, and bonding. It’s just like tug. Literally. It’s just an extension of your arm. You can make them cover more ground, and have …
Missed Thanksgiving Because Of The Dog
Listen, I’m not bagging on you. I was you. Hell, I AM you. We can’t leave town. Not unless we take an RV and put all five dogs in that bad boy! Look, I know there are a lot of people out there who are totally bummed today because they had to tell their family they couldn’t come to Thanksgiving……. …
New Toy!!!!
Yes!!!! 3 Bad Bullies just got our hands on a brand new Kickbike Cross Max! These things scream to be pulled by dogs. They are stable, and have shocks like a mountain bike. So, they can totally handle off road rough housing. But, they’re super easy to step off of if things get squirrely….. Which, with dogs pulling you off …
3 Bad Bikjoring Bullies
We officially adopted Jackson (the little brindle/blue bull with cropped ears you see in a lot of our photos). And, because I plan on doing a lot of sledding/skijoring this winter, I need to get him up to speed! Off to the trails we go! Oh yeah! There’s about 3/4 of a mile of a deep sand shoulder on our …
Winter Dog Sports
I was born and raised in Louisiana. So, I find very few redeeming qualities about snow, and winter. My kicksled is my attempt at the whole lemons/lemonade thing. Running a sled with dogs is damn near the only thing that gets me through winter! Here’s some inspiration I was looking at to get me through this grey, grey Maine morning. …
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