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…
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…
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"…
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…
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…
In the last 20+ years I have watched as the majority of protection sport training groups have transitioned from a club, into a business. Or even worse in my opinion, into a business that masquerades as club. While any opportunity…
