There are two saying that often bounce around my head while I'm training with my dogs: "You get what you pay for" and "Timing is everything" I've never found anything more effective and efficient for training a dog …
From the Hill… Dogs In Cars
Do you ever get the feeling that your dogs bark just to annoy you? Did you know that the first dogs didn't actually bark? We have given them the ability to alert us when something is wrong by selectively breeding for the …
From the Hill… Barking
Do you ever get the feeling that your dogs bark just to annoy you? Did you know that the first dogs didn't actually bark? We have given them the ability to alert us when something is wrong by selectively breeding for the …
From the Hill… Rehearsal
There is a modern proverb that proclaims that "Life is not a dress rehearsal." The sentiment that this proverb means to convey is that everything we do in life counts - this is the real thing, the performance. But there's …
From the Hill… When MORE is not BETTER
If you're like me, you love working with your dog. Teaching them new things can be particularly rewarding. Most times I go into training sessions with a plan. I know what I want to accomplish, I have a good idea what I'm …
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From the Hill… Just Do It
There is something very satisfying about finishing a job. No matter how big or how small, there is always that sense of accomplishment when we step back and admire our work. It can be that way with our dogs. There is …
