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In the last session of our basic obedience series we are teaching the "down" command using several different techniques. Â If your dogs still needs to learn to heel or sit, please see our previous basic obedience videos. Â Also, as with any other dog...
Basic obedience is the foundation for all other dog training. In this session we are adding the sit command to the basic heel that the dog already knows. Â The dog knows that when we step off with our left foot that he is supposed to follow in the...
All dog training is built on the basics and perfecting the basics. Â Advanced, off leash obedience is simply perfecting basic obedience. We start every training session by making sure that the dog has the correct equipment and that it is fitted...
Especially with working dogs, we begin shaping what our dogs will become from the very beginning of training.  With successive approximation we can shape each small step that we teach the dog, building on each step as we go. With basic obedience we are...
With any type of dog training it is important for the dog to be clear on what you are wanting them to do. Â For this specific session we have a dog that is training in detection, sometimes called scent work, and needs a little clarity in exactly what his job is. Â With...
At CCU we never use an e-collar to teach a dog new behaviors. Â We use e-collars or remote trainers to fine tune dogs that already know the trained behaviors that we want. Â In this scenario we are using an e-collar to achieve distance on a dog that already knows...
When teaching your working dog to track, first you have to teach them the odor that they are looking for. Â After they learn the odor with puppy tracks, we use concentrated tracks to draw the dog's head down into the odor they're looking for. Â We start easy for both...
When learning to decoy for bite work with a working dog it is very important to learn to use the equipment correctly. Â Getting the right fit, positioning and presentation can make all the difference and ensure the safety of both the dog and the decoy. There are many...
One of the most important parts of being a K9 handler is being able to read your dog. Â This is especially important in detection, whether that is narcotics, explosives, tracking, etc. The most important part in reading your dog during detection is the indication or...
When learning to decoy for bite work with a working dog it is very important to learn to use the equipment correctly. Â Getting the proper positioning and presentation can make all the difference and ensure the safety of both the dog and the decoy. With an intermediate...
There are six types of working dog collars used at Custom Canine Unlimited during training: a leather buckle collar, an agitation collar, a rigid tactical collar, a slip or choke collar and an e-collar. The leather buckle collar is our go to collar when training working dogs. Â The metal buckle is important because it does […]
Working Dog Training Safety: How Custom Canine Unlimited’s 10-15 rule prevents bloat and overheating to your dog during training.  Make sure your dog gets the  needed cool-down period, water break and downtime in between training sessions. Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus can occur when your dog drinks too much water too quickly causing their stomach to […]
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