DashDash has known how to touch her nose to my palm for quite awhile.  However, I have only been asking her to do it when she was close to me.  It was my way of getting her to focus.  I …

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March 9, 10 & 11 2018 Menageree Farms Friday AM: Advanced Skills and Collection 1 spot available Saturday Novice & Open 8 – 4 2 spots available Sunday Excellent & Master 8 – 4 2 spots available Registration Form

The AKC Scent Work program is now active. Several NW judges, including Paula Ratoza, have been approved to judge all levels and all elements.  December trials have been scheduled in the NW and can be found by searching AKC’s website. …

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You think Bounder is cute sitting in his box?  Get In is a fairly simple trick to teach your dog.  Shaping is the quickest training method to teach this command.  If you don’t yet have shaping skills, you can train …

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Be ready when AKC unleashes their new rally signs and classes on November 1st. Baebea’s Dog Training is offering a workshop on AKC’s new signs. Saturday, May 20 Workshop –  9am – 12 noon The new signs will be introduced.  …

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Here are some tips designed to help you get precise heeling and straight sits. HEELING POSITION If your dog forges ahead, hold your hand at your side instead of in front of your waist. STRAIGHT HEEL To avoid having your …

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These five tips will get you started on the right path to a successful training relationship with your dog. CONSISTENT CUES Your dog’s performance will become more reliable when you use consistent cues.  i.e. don’t alternate using the right and left …

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