The Perfect Dog Training System... and the Humans who **** It Up
In which I criticize behavior consultants, board & train trainers, R+ training, balanced training, and “cookie cutter” training in...
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Coralyn - Venus and Mars K9
Mar 138 min read
Fancy Heel Part 2: Lure, Lure, Go Away
Click here for a vlog video version of this article. As “fancy” heel exploded in popularity (see part 1 of this series), so did the heavy...
Coralyn - Venus and Mars K9
Mar 57 min read
Fancy Heel Part 1: A Limited History
And Some Rulebook Citations for Good Measure Click here for a vlog video version of this article. One of the things that makes heelwork...
Coralyn - Venus and Mars K9
Feb 179 min read
A Story about Politically Positive Training, Censorship, and Sharing Ideas
Current day note: This was written in late 2019, when I first moved to Portland. I sure wish this article was no longer relevant, but it...
Coralyn - Venus and Mars K9
Feb 13, 20227 min read
Dog Sports, Cool Tricks - Will They Help My Puppy Behave Better?
Tricks and sport skills oftentimes offer more than their face value. Learn about how "the fun stuff" can improve your dog's whole life.
Coralyn - Venus and Mars K9
Sep 29, 202112 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Rally-Obedience (And Everything Your Dog Needs to Know, Too!)
About Rally Rally-Obedience, Rally-O, or just plain “Rally,” is a competition obedience sport. Rally includes a range of maneuvers to...
Coralyn - Venus and Mars K9
Sep 28, 20218 min read
Top 5 Most Common Mistakes Made by New Rally Competitors
While Rally is a great sport for newbies (click here to learn why), that doesn’t mean that earning Rally titles is an effortless affair....
Coralyn - Venus and Mars K9
Sep 28, 20214 min read
Why Rally is Great for Newbies
There are many canine sports and hobbies to choose from: doggy freestyle dance, nosework, disc dog, protection sports, dock diving, barn...
Coralyn - Venus and Mars K9
Sep 28, 20214 min read
In-Person Rally Classes - Worth It or Waste of Time?
Or, A Tale of Valuing Online Dog Training So, you’ve been scrolling on your phone. You started on the “basic dog Instagram'' of cute...
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