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The sausage water track is an exciting sniffing exercise that challenges your dog mentally and motivates him with a tasty reward. Following a trail made with...

Free shaping is an exciting method to encourage your dog's creativity and initiative. You reward every new behaviour your dog shows without giving him specif...

Trick training is a fun way to keep your dog physically and mentally challenged. In day 54 of the training plan, the focus is on teaching your dog two new tr...

Day 53 of the training plan is dedicated to foraging, a simple and effective way to keep your dog's nose busy. The targeted scattering of small pieces of foo...

In day 46 of the training plan, you reinforce your dog's "off" signal through a structured swap: your dog learns to swap a toy for an identical one on signal...

Day 52 of the training plan introduces degility as a concept suitable for everyday use. With simple obstacles from the city or forest, you strengthen your do...

Learn how to teach your dog a reliable recall using the "chairing" method. By defining a clear end position for your dog, you strengthen the recall behaviour...

Day 45 of the basic obedience course is all about teaching your dog the "off" signal so that he lets toys out of his mouth on a signal. With a fair exchange,...

In day 51 of the training plan, you will learn how calming exercises help your dog to achieve mental resilience and emotional stability. With targeted breaks...

The right reward is crucial for recall, as your dog often forgoes exciting activities at that moment. In this blog, you will learn how to use need-based rewa...

The "off" signal is a vital command for your dog. Whether it's letting go of a toy or dropping a potentially dangerous object, the "off" signal should be tra...

Day 50 of the training plan focuses on food dummy searches. This activity combines nose work with fun and strengthens the bond between you and your dog. The ...

Avoiding mistakes is paramount in dog training, but what should you do if your dog displays undesirable behaviour? In this blog, we will introduce you to var...

In day 43 of the training plan, you will learn how to reinforce your dog's "off" signal through targeted exercises with increasing distraction. The focus is ...

Day 49 of the training plan is all about resources and their importance for dogs. Resources such as food, toys or a Dog Bed are essential for dogs' survival ...

Foot training is an important skill that helps your dog to focus on you and walk close to you. Especially in everyday life, the "foot" is helpful to better c...

The "here" whistle as a super signal is a powerful recall signal that reliably brings your dog to you, even in emergencies. In this article, we show you how ...

Day 48 focusses on the "off" signal in realistic situations. This involves training the release of a particularly attractive object, such as a fur dummy with...

Radio training helps you to teach your dog to move around you within a defined radius - whether you are walking free or on a Long Leash. This training streng...

The "Expert" distraction triangle is an advanced training method for reinforcing your dog's recall even in the face of maximum distraction. In this article, ...

In day 47 of the training plan, you will learn to reinforce your dog's "off" signal through tugging games. The training focusses on practising letting go in ...

The reverse signal is an effective technique for mastering dog encounters or other stressful situations in a relaxed manner. By teaching your dog to change d...

The "Pro" distraction triangle is an effective training method for reinforcing your dog's recall even in distracting situations. In this article, we explain ...

In week 5 of leash training, you will learn how to improve your dog's orientation towards you through clear rituals and signals. With the "Discoverer" game a...

Recall under distraction is a major challenge for many dogs. With the "Rookie" distraction triangle method, you can gradually train your dog to reliably list...

Rituals that provide structure are essential for your dog's behaviour on the lead. With clear signals and distinctions between Collar, Harness and Leash, you...

Recall training is one of the most important exercises for your dog. With the "here" - need method, you can teach your dog that it is always worth coming bac...

The loose Leash is essential training that every dog person should master. Many dogs have learnt that pulling on the Leash gets them to their destination fas...

The combination training of the signals "sit", "down", "stay" and "stay" challenges your dog both physically and mentally. By varying the signals in a target...

The Protocol for Relaxation, developed by Dr Karen Overall, is a method for teaching dogs relaxation and impulse control. It forms the basis for many other t...

The "down" signal can be further optimised through targeted training by teaching your dog to stay down and maintain eye contact. This advanced exercise stren...

The "Pausenhof" is a targeted training tool to provide your dog with structure in stimulating environments and to strengthen his impulse control. Your dog le...

The house rules form the basis for a structured life together with your dog. It ensures that your dog has clear roles and tasks, which gives him security and...

The "down" signal is an indispensable tool in a dog's everyday life. It not only teaches your dog to lie down, but also to stay calm and concentrate on you. ...

Dogs often react to visitors, whether through territorial behaviour or great joy. With the "stay" exercise, you can teach your dog to stay calm even when the...

A perfect "sit" is not shown in calm moments, but in exciting and distracting situations. This blog is about how you can consolidate the "sit" signal even un...

A marker signal helps you to get the timing right in dog training by precisely marking your dog's behaviour and announcing the reward. In this blog, we expla...

The combination of the "stand" and "stay" signals is an effective exercise that helps you to guide your dog safely and in a controlled manner in everyday lif...

The "sit" signal is more than just a simple command. In the advanced version, you combine the sit-stay with eye contact to strengthen your dog's impulse cont...

The attention or reorientation signal helps you to direct your dog's attention, especially when he is distracted. It serves as a "light cancellation signal" ...

The "stay" signal is an essential exercise to help you control your dog in everyday life and help him stay calm in exciting moments. Whether welcoming visito...

"Sit" is one of the most basic signals in dog training and can be helpful in many everyday situations. It is easy to learn, offers a quick sense of achieveme...

Acoustic and visual signals are key tools in dog training. They help to create clear communication between you and your dog. In this blog, we explain why sig...

The "Stand" signal combined with a hand target is a valuable aid to keep your dog calm and orientated in various situations. Whether at the vet, on public tr...

Dogs see their home as their territory and visitors can often be perceived as a threat. This often leads to agitated or aggressive behaviour. In this blog, w...

The SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) helps you to clearly analyse your dog's behaviour. This allows you to work specifically on ...

The "stand" signal may not be one of the most common commands, but it plays an important role in your dog's everyday life. Especially during examinations, gr...

Going for a walk is one of the most exciting activities for your dog. Many dog people unintentionally encourage this excitement by over-motivating the dog to...

In this blog, we discuss what equipment you need for everyday life with your dog and for training. From bowls and Dog Beds to Leashes and harnesses, we give ...

In "sit" and "down" combination training, your dog is required to switch back and forth between the two signals. The training requires a lot of concentration...