In K9 detection and scent work it is easier for the handler to flow more fluidly with the dog and also be confident that the dog has covered all areas, if the dog runs a specific pattern when searching. This will also help the handler know where they need to search in a more detailed […]
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K9 Detection and Scent Work – Introducing Distractions
Dec 16, 2022
As with any type of working dog, we want to make sure that our dog can perform the task during any circumstances. It is important to introduce distractions during training to make sure that our dogs are ready for any situation they may encounter in the real world. In this session we are introducing the […]
Working Dog Bite Work Basics – First Time Decoy
Dec 9, 2022
There is a lot that goes into being a working dog decoy and especially as a beginner. A new decoy may go through a wide range of different emotions including anxiety, excitement, and fear. All of these are normal emotions that a decoy has to work through in order to effectively train and work the […]
Working Dog Decoying Basics – Timing and Presentation
Dec 8, 2022
When training a working dog in bite work the decoy has one of the most important roles. How the decoy acts or reacts to the dog in each step of the process will determine what type of reaction and engagement the dog gives. The initial agitation and response to the dog will help initiate the […]
Working Dog Bite Work – Transitioning a Green Dog from a Sleeve to a Suit
Nov 5, 2022
Working Dog Bite Work – Introducing Defense and Building Prey Drive
Nov 4, 2022
When training a working dog in bite work, how the dog develops and grows falls not only on the handler but also on the decoy. It is the responsibility of the decoy to be able to read the dog’s behavior and know what they need to grow and progress to the next phases of training. […]
Basic Obedience for Working Dogs – Teach Your Dog to Down
Oct 30, 2022
In the last session of our basic obedience series we are teaching the “down” command using several different techniques. If your dogs still needs to learn to heel or sit, please see our previous basic obedience videos. Also, as with any other dog training these are only a few of the ways to achieve the […]
Basic Obedience for Working Dogs – Adding Sit to Your Heel
Oct 29, 2022
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. The dog knows that when we step off with our left foot that he is supposed to follow in the...
Basic Obedience for Working Dogs – Teach Your Dog to Heel
Oct 28, 2022
All dog training is built on the basics and perfecting the basics. 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 properly. When we teach something new the dog may try to back out of […]
Basic Obedience for Working Dogs – Building a Solid Base to Grow On
Oct 28, 2022
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 laying the foundation for our dogs to grow on with anything else […]
K9 Detection and Scent Work – Building Clarity and Engagement in the Dog
Oct 21, 2022
With any type of dog training it is important for the dog to be clear on what you are wanting them to do. 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. With any dog or […]
Fine Tuning Bite Work – Using an E-Collar to Gain Distance on Verbal Commands with your Dog
Oct 19, 2022
At CCU we never use an e-collar to teach a dog new behaviors. We use e-collars or remote trainers to fine tune dogs that already know the trained behaviors that we want. In this scenario we are using an e-collar to achieve distance on a dog that already knows exactly what to do. The dog […]
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