Teaching a Chin Rest: Prelude to Dumbbell Hold with Janice Gunn
In this video training tip, I am showing how I shape the chin rest. I do this prior to teaching the dumbbell hold. I like to shape it so my dog can offer behaviours and [...]
Fixing Fronts with Janice Gunn
I found my fronts were what I wanted in training, but when in the ring my dogs would sometimes sit a bit further back then where I would like them to be. What to do? [...]
Go Out Game – Video Training Tip by Janice Gunn
This is a game I play with my dogs using their VERY favorite toy, the flirt pole. All three dogs are on the training floor with me at the same time. By doing this, I [...]
Directed Retrieve Game
This training clip shows a number of different components that I use to strengthen the directed retrieve exercise. It shows ways to create focus, and how to turn the exercise into a game that your [...]
Teaching Your Dog to “Leave it”
In the following video training tip, you will see how I teach my dogs to "Leave it" and "Take it". This is really an important part of any puppy's training as it helps prevent future [...]
Prepping for a Speedy Recall with the Name Game
This video is about Name Game, it is an exercise that I teach my own puppies and one that we teach both pet and competition students at TNT. It is also a way to "charge" [...]