Trainer's Tips

Post by Emma Filby
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Jun 27 2024

Keeping dogs cool this summer

Summer essentials To keep your dogs safe and comfortable before, during and after exercise, I have included a list of bits and bobs I would encourage...

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Apr 24 2023

Position box to sharpen Position Changes

Position changes in dog obedience refer to the commands that require the dog to change from one position to another, such as from a sit to...

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Apr 23 2023

Using a position box to improve recall

Recall in dog training refers to the ability of a dog to come to their owner when called, regardless of the situation or environment they are...

Post by Emma Filby
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Apr 21 2023

Training the finish position

What is the finish position? In dog obedience training, the finish position is a command where the dog moves from a sit position on the handler's...

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Apr 21 2023

Improving sit in dog obedience

In dog obedience competitions, the sit command is evaluated based on specific criteria. The ideal sit position that would score top marks in obedience competition would...

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Apr 20 2023

Heel position in obedience

In obedience training, the heel position refers to a specific position where the dog walks next to the handler on the left-hand side, with their head...

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Apr 19 2023

Week 4 of the Agility Course

Theme: Agility club course taster. For each Agility Club session, I put together a different course. Below is a sequence from a past Club session that I'll be...

Post by Emma Filby
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Mar 20 2023

Dog conditioning platform for training and conditioning.

A dog conditioning platform is a tool used for dog training and conditioning. It typically consists of a raised platform or board that the dog is...

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Mar 19 2023

Canine conditioning equipment

Canine conditioning equipment This term refers to various tools and devices that are used to help dogs improve their physical fitness, agility, strength, and overall health....