Training

Barn Hunt, A New Dog Sport

History of the Sport A number of dog breeds were specifically bred to be vermin hunters. Some breeds were meant to go to ground (hunt...

Training for Emergencies

Often, we find ourselves falling into a routine as we become immersed in the mundane tasks of everyday life. For many of us, the...

Nate Schoemer: A New Approach To Dog Training

Professional dog trainer Nate Schoemer established Hira’s Legacy Foundation and Hira’s Legacy Dog Training as a tribute to his Malinois, Hira, who lost her...

Scent Detection

Ever been in line at the airport and see a dog wearing a vest, sniffing the carryons? Or maybe you’ve seen a search and...

What Is Leash Reactivity?

We’ve all seen or owned that dog that walks by another dog and goes crazy—pulling, lunging and barking, trying to get to the passing...

Dream Dogs Opens A New Facility In Bermuda Dunes

Growing up on a ranch, Lori Carman realized from a very young age that she had a special gift: building relationships with animals. Her...

Why Doesn’t My Dog Come When Called?

“Why doesn’t my dog come when he’s called?” This is a question I get from K9 parents all the time. In today’s busy world,...

Bring Out The Best In Your Dog Through Play

I get a lot of questions regarding appropriate play with a dog. Animals learn a lot of skills through play, so we don’t want...

Dog Sports Leagues? Sign Me Up!

Organized dog sports (with a certified professional dog trainer) are a safe and structured way to participate in fun activities with your dog. Did you...