Annelise AllanJun 12, 20228 min readStressed out dogsI have been going to more agility trials this year and I still find it both hard to watch the stressed dogs in the ring and fascinating...
Annelise AllanAug 21, 20194 min readVerbal CuesThere is a current trend in agility to train your dog to respond to a verbal cue for behaviors such as wrapping a wing of a jump, finding...
Annelise AllanAug 5, 20196 min readTraining (in the ring)I made a debut with Brandie in agility today at an ASCA trial. She is a Border Collie who is 3 weeks shy of 2 years old. I really was...
Annelise AllanFeb 7, 20192 min readFading reinforcementHow and when to fade primary reinforcers such as food and toys is one of the hardest things for people and dogs in performance sports. ...