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" [...]
Build Speed and Focus with the Food Chase Game
The number one component for getting a good score in competitive obedience is to have a dog that is more interested in you than what is going on outside the ring. Every trial comes [...]
Teaching Fronts for Competition Obedience
I like to start this process by sitting on a swivel seat that is placed on a 5 gallon bucket. My first step is to teach my dog that there is food in my mouth [...]