Training the Send Away
Over the years I have used many different methods to teach the send away, mainly for French Ring. Putting a "place" marker down the field, having a toy down field by the fence, a ball hanging from a "arm", even…
Volunteering in a Pay to Play Organization
While talking with a co-worker the other day, who is a non-dog sport person, we were discussing dog sports and the clubs that run them. I had recently received a renewal letter from one of the clubs I'm a member…
Iliopsoas Injury – Ares Injury and Recovery
First, what is the iliopsoas? The iliopsoas muscle is actually two muscles fused together – the Psoas Major and the Iliacus. This muscle is quite long attaching to the underside of the last 3-4 thoracic vertebrae, all the lumbar vertebrae…
Herding and Protection Sports – Can My Dog Do Both?
On a regular basis I am asked about doing both herding and protection sports, more specifically Mondio and French Ring sports, with one dog. Can it be done, and is it a good idea? My answer is "yes and no"…
Are Malinois Good with Kids?
On a regular basis people ask me that loaded question "Are Malinois good with kids?". My reply is usually "how are your kids with dogs?". I purchased my first Malinois in 1993, when my son was just barely…
Living in the Poorhouse
A few years ago a good friend of mine named Tami McLeod introduced me to the phrase "rich dog"/"poor dog". So what does this mean? Your average well cared for pet dog is a "rich dog". These are dogs who…