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These blog posts include general training tips, reminders for handlers, competitors, instructors and trial officials alike as well as comments about happenings within the dog owning and training community as a whole.

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Dog Sport University

Oct 4, 2021
7 min

Are You Playing Too Many Dog Sports?!

Could there be such a thing, where a dog and handler team are tackling too many dog sports at once? “Blasphemy”, cries the owners of...

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Dog Sport University

Sep 23, 2019
8 min

Saying Goodbye

Saying goodbye to our canine companions is the hardest and most heartbreaking part of our relationship with them.

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Dog Sport University

Jun 11, 2019
6 min

Dogs Need Naps Too

Are you asking your dog to go-go-go with no breaks? You may be causing yourself more headaches than you need to!

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Dog Sport University

Feb 24, 2019
5 min

Are Dog Sports Only For Competing?

In this blog post, we discuss whether only those dogs and handlers interested in competing should train in dog sports...the answer is no.

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Dog Sport University

Feb 6, 2019
5 min

Treibball: Hits All The Goal Points

Treibball is an amazing activity that you dog will love and will help you better hone your training skills as well. Check it out!

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Dog Sport University

Jan 28, 2019
3 min

Why Tricks Matter

Tricks are essentially the the foundation to all dog training, including dog sports!

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Dog Sport University

Jan 18, 2019
5 min

Not All Dog Sports Are For All Dogs

Not all dog sports are suitable for all dogs. We must be mindful which games would be a good fit for OUR dog.

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Responsibly Shop or Adopt. It's Your Choice.

Dog Sport University

Dec 30, 2018
7 min

Responsibly Shop or Adopt. It's Your Choice.

Choosing a canine companion must go beyond following simple marketing slogans!

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Dog Sport University

Dec 11, 2018
3 min

Why Your Dog Needs Training

You are living with a little furry alien being who experiences life completely differently from you...train them to help them!

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Dog Sport University

Nov 25, 2018
4 min

Let Your Dog Lead You to Happiness

Allow your dog to lead you to happiness, even when your life is super busy and hectic. You will thank them later.

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Holidays…Avoid Making Them Dreadful for Your Dog

Dog Sport University

Nov 18, 2018
4 min

Holidays…Avoid Making Them Dreadful for Your Dog

You can celebrate the holidays and not make the experience a dreadful one for your dog! Learn how with this blog.

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Dog Sport University

Oct 7, 2018
4 min

Being Trained By Your Dog

We are all being trained by our dogs. The sooner we accept this fact and use it to our advantage, the better.

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Dog Sport University

Oct 7, 2018
3 min

"Shoulds" v. Real-Life

We need to be realistic, and kind to ourselves, when we outline what we "should" be doing with our dogs.

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Dog Sport University

Sep 14, 2018
5 min

Allowing Your Dog to Say No

Giving our dogs the ability to voice their opinion and make choice is not only powerful, it is necessary.

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To Trial or Not to Trial...That is the Question

Dog Sport University

Jun 23, 2018
5 min

To Trial or Not to Trial...That is the Question

Everyone must evaluate whether they and their dog are ready to compete and whether competing would be a good idea at all!

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Dog Sport University

Apr 26, 2018
4 min

Training Confusion

Our dogs crave consistency...yet we are oftentimes so confusing with what we tell them the rules really are.

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Dog Sport University

Apr 18, 2018
4 min

The Art of Dog Training

Much to our chagrin, dog training is oftentimes not a linear process. What worked for one dog may not work with another.

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