Tag: dog training

  • Training by pushing and tugging is off target.

    This is an old article by Gary Wilkes. Over the years, Bob Hope has become linked with golf. In movies and on stage, he has often held his arms around a beautiful woman and guided her arms through the motion of swinging a club. I think we can agree that teaching golf was the last…

  • The Joyful Impact of Dogs: More Than Just Companions

    Dogs have long been hailed as man’s best friend, but their benefits extend far beyond companionship. The very presence of these furry companions has the remarkable ability to make people smile, lift spirits, and create connections. Imagine a world where stress and anxiety take a backseat, and well-being reigns supreme; this is the world that…

  • Let me tell you about the cover photo

    Well, this goes back a few years, and a change of colour… grey!  The photo was of me and my then-dog, Rusty. It was a staged photo for an article about the Pine Rivers Dog Obedience club and the Dancing with Dogs training, of which I was a part.   I can’t say we were…