by Nancy | Sep 9, 2023 | Competition, Obedience
This topic came up in a question from Amy Cook’s small dog webinar at the end of August. Unfortunately, I could not attend the webinar, but I was asked about my opinions later, giving me an excellent opportunity to think about it more. The question was...
by Nancy | Jan 31, 2023 | Competition, Obedience
Are you a new or inexperienced obedience or rally trainer learning to train heeling to your first competition dog? When you teach your dog a new skill, it goes smoother when you get your physical cues, positioning, and communication in order. In addition, planning and...
by Nancy | Nov 24, 2019 | Agility, Competition, Obedience
Preparing for competitive sports I’ve been involved in competitive sports my entire life. My Dad (John Gagliardi) is the all-time winningest college football coach. Mental management, positive training, proper preparation, and adjustments to handling (in...
by Nancy | Jan 17, 2018 | Obedience
I have been teaching handling to obedience students for a long time. Some students have no issue incorporating and even changing their handling to use specific footwork. But most students have a significant amount of trouble keeping their footwork consistent. It might...
