The Inner Workings of Schutzhund Clubs
One of the first pieces of advice given to those new to Schutzhund is: “Find a club.” But how do clubs REALLY work? This blog tackles it all
Keeping Your Sanity in Schutzhund
Schutzhund/IPO/IGP isn’t all cupcakes, rainbows, and roses. There’s blood, sweat, tears, setbacks, obstacles. Here's how to keep yoursel
How Helpful Are You?
Schutzhund/IPO, now IGP, is not a sport to be trained alone. At some point, we need help. But there is help, and then there is "help&qu
Planning the Transitions
We've started with food. Our little Champ is performing like a rockstar when we lure him into position, but now, we're a little stuc
Tips for Newbies - Guest Post
Check out this fantastic guest post from IPO competitor Nancy Thornsbury. Still a relatively new handler, she offers 10 great tips for handl
Socializing the Schutzhund Puppy
Socialization: it's a buzzword in the dog world. But what is the goal? Is it different for Schutzhund puppies? How do we go about social
Say What? Guide to Protection
You’re getting ready to trial. You only have to talk to the judge at the start and end of each phase, right? Except for in protection! In t
Tracking Troubles, Part 3: Articles with Dave Kroyer
Oh articles! On trial day, do you track with your fingers crossed, hoping your dog indicates properly? Join us as Dave Kroyer troubleshoots
Tracking Troubles, Part 2: Turns with Dave Kroyer
Veteran Schutzhund handler and world competitor Dave Kroyer joins us to troubleshoot turns. Topics covered include: laying a proper foundati
Tracking Troubles, Part 1: The Fast Dog
Do you have a love-hate relationship with tracking? Does your dog track too fast, have problems with starts, turns, or articles? Then this b