DOGGIE DOG BLOG

Written and Posted by : David Harris
Just about anything related to dog training can find an alternate relationship with life. You cannot separate the two philosophically without gutting the heart and soul out of one or the other. Dog training mirrors life and life often imitates the simple philosophies of dog training.
For example, humans, […]

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Written and Posted by: David Harris
Without understanding cause, it is unlikely you will understand effect.
It is important to understand your behavior has an effect on your dog’s behavior and your dog’s behavior has an effect on yours.  This cycle of training is rarely understood and even more rarely used when approaching ways to alter your […]

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Written by: Amy Epperson
Posted by: David Harris 
 
Editors Note: This story was written by Amy about her wonderful German Shepherd Izzy von Drache-Feld and ties in beautifully with the article on expections.  To read that article click this LINK.
 
Izzy started her life at Drache-Feld Kennels.  If you know anything about that kennel you know she comes from a […]

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Written and Posted by: David Harris
Next time your dog isn’t behavior just so or you think things aren’t going just the way you think they should click on this LINK and see the wishes of a dying boy.  You will learn very quickly to put things into perspective.  His story is humbling.
This Holiday season try to […]

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Written and Posted by: David Harris
 
If I started writing an article on dog training, I can’t imagine what it would be about.  For the last twenty-five years I have given dog advice to people on a daily basis.  So, what else is there to say?  Well perhaps the same thing […]

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Written and Posted by: David Harris
Recently I have cruised the Internet and have been amazed at the large volume of doggie advice available to the general public.  I couldn’t be more pleased with the quality of the writing and the accuracy of the information available on a very wide range of subjects.
But, what I have […]

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Posted by: David Harris
Following up on his tracking questions, Jose sent me the following video of his five month old GSD Harro Zum Alten Hof  and ask me to critique it.  I thought I would share the video and the critique with everyone.
Video Link Here: http://tinyurl.com/5jtjy2
Jose,
I think you are well on your way to having an excellent […]

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Posted and written by: David Harris
Jose ask:
I saw a video on youtube with a 4 month old dog named Gus Prufenpuden doing articles .I would like to know how soon did you start eliminating food off the track??
Also did you start the articles on the track or off the track??

Jose thanks for your questions.  The […]

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Posted by: David Harris
Video by: Michael Irace
I just posted two videos of Woodshed (Zohann) on youtube.  The quality is poor due to an incorrect setting on the camera so I will redo them both, but they are clear enough to show the progress of the smaller male that I am keeping to raise and sell at […]

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Written and Posted by: David Harris
This is a response to a very common question I get about becoming a professional dog trainer.  There is much more to the issue than is written here, but this post will give you some insight into my thoughts on the subject and I hope other will chime in with […]

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