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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 I have been talking […]

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Posted By: Cindy Jacobs (Cyd)
Happy New Year to all!!  As we all now consider our training goals, this is a great video for us to consider too.
Enjoy the video, and I hope all your goals are met in 2010.

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A big congrats to Amy and her dog Anika von Prufenpuden, a black German Shepherd.  This team got their AKC obedience CD Title this last weekend, and actually sent me some pictures to post.  I love it when I get pictures sent that I can post them, thanks again and a big congrats to Amy!

AKC  […]

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Posted By:  Cindy Jacobs (Cyd)
Training with David Harris
I am late getting this posted, but wanted to congratulate two dog training members of Animal Resorts and Training Center, in Frankfort, Kentucky, that received their new AKC titles on their dogs.
A big CONGRATS to:
Mary and her doberman Envy for a new AKC  CD Title
Sally and her german […]

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Posted & Written by: David Harris
I have answered the why crate train in this previous article: http://doggiedogblog.com/puppy-crate-training/#more-329 and discussed some of the pro’s and the con’s of crating.  This article is more of an attempt to explain HOW to get your puppy to go into the crate willingly.
There are three stages involved in going from using […]

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Written & Reported by: Amy Epperson
Corydon, Indiana Obedience Trial
 
We had five teams that showed this past weekend in Corydon – two Novice A teams, one Open A team, and two Rally Novice B teams.
 
The Novice A class is for dogs that have never been shown and for handlers that have not earned a title with any […]

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Posted by: David Harris
 Here is a light hearted video produced by one of my canine friends addressing the ever pervasive problem of CURAP.  What is CURAP?  Watch the video, learn and enjoy.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV6PWoRCkUk
Perhaps a trip to ARTC’s doggie daycare could help you avoid this syndrome with your dog or maybe they could break out of their […]

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Posted by: David Harris
I am often asked questions about socialization for puppies that are intended for personal or Schutzhund protection.  This week has been particularly heavy in that category and I have been swamped by questions from people who have the notion that if you socialize a young puppy it will ruin its potential as a […]

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Written and Posted By:  Cindy Jacobs (Cyd)

Ron Harris, had a great year, well actually he has had many great years with his dog.  Ron and Johann are also listed on our top picture under the “Training” tab on this site.  AKC did a great writeup about Ron and Johann.  I wanted to share the […]

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Text by: David Harris
Video and Training by: Cindy Jacobs
Featured puppy: Gus von Prufenpuden
www.vonjacobs.com
In day five of the puppy training vlog, Cindy teaches Gus the down command. If your puppy is targeting your hand properly you will have no problem getting him to follow your hand, and go down. The most common mistake people […]

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