Foundations

I’ve always been drawn to the different ways trainers approach odour imprinting. At the end of the day, we’re all chasing the same thing a dog that recognises odour, understands it, and shows a reliable indication. But what keeps me interested is the why. Why does this method actually work? What behaviour does it really teach […]

In dog training, everything starts with a strong foundation. For us, that foundation is the marker. If we get this right, we set our dogs up to learn with confidence, motivation, and clarity. If we rush it, everything built on top becomes shaky. We want our dogs to be confident, to carry hope (drive and motivation), […]

I watch my young German Shepherd grow up. As a dog trainer, I look at her behaviours differently. I notice positive signs (green flags), but I also see warning signs (red flags), which could lead to problems later on. When these red flags appear, I know exactly what to do. Instead of choosing the easy […]

Communication system with my dog Here’s a guide on how I establish a communication system with my dog(s). Depending on the individual dog, I might use the entire guide or just certain parts. I utilise various tools, along with hand signals and verbal markers. This approach is clear for my dogs and easily generalises to […]

When I get a dog, whether for my business or for myself, I always have a clear idea of the purpose of the dog. I may develop it to become a detection dog, a dual-purpose dog, or, in the case of my newest addition, Halo, a sports dog. Having clarity on your goals and vision […]