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Canine Massage & Stretching by Jorn Oleby
Many dog owners invest considerable time in activating their dogs by obedience training, seeking activities, tracking and protection exercises at training grounds, out in the countryside or in the forest. These activities allow us to spend time with our dogs while also keeping them physically and mentally alert... [continued]

Dobermann in Schutzhundwork by Mike Pinksten The most important considerations in training dogs in Protection are the drives and the nerve threshold of the particular animal. The Dobermann is most often a dog with a more defensive, or lower nerve threshold. A labrador, for example, is a dog with a high nerve threshold, and little or no aggression. The lower threshold was bred into the Dobermanns for many generations...[continued]	Building Drive in Obedience Discussions over the last few years regarding the protection phase center around active and reactive aggression. In these discussions the importance of having a dog initiate the work is generally agreed to by most. The concept of having the dog initiate the work is seldom discussed regarding the obedience phase even though the same basic principle should apply equally as well ...[continued]

Dog Tricks - by Ani If you have the time, patience and a dog, there is no limit of the tricks you can teach old Rover! What wise guy said you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Totally wrong! The only problem is that people don't take the time to teach that old dog...[continued]	Challenging your dogs mind Description of problem: My dog is extremely energetic, no matter how long our walks are, he doesn't get tired....[continued]

APBC clinics members To arrange a visit to your home please contact the office of members with clinics in your region. In the treatment of behaviour problems in cats and dogs, it takes time to establish cause and develop treatment plans that are suitable for the owner's circumstances. The APBC represents a network of experienced behaviour counsellors who... [continued]	Puppy training Puppies have a strong natural instinct to avoid soiling their own area. If you are consistent and patient, this natural urge for cleanliness makes house training fairly easy. You can begin training any time after five weeks of age. A little extra effort and patience in puppyhood will make the difference later on between a happy, cooperative pet and one that causes problems for you...[continued]