Let's begin with clearly describing the difference between a reactive vs. active behavior. A reactive behavior depends on something from...

We are going to tackle the fun topic of putting a ball in your armpit or any method for that matter that teaches a dog to heel without...

Protection for beginners? Well this is a little tougher since it not only involves you but also a helper. Let’s talk FIRST about what you...

So, you’re just starting out! What a project you have in obedience, and what fun. I’m excited for you, I really am. The good news is you...

Many big issues that handlers have in their obedience and protection training are connected with the toy. When there are no clear rules...

“Is it me or are there a lot of really talented handlers with leaky dogs?” I asked. “They demand too much,” Marko replied. “Too much, too...

Almost every helper seems to have a different opinion about it. Some trainers even think that aggression is the problem what can cause...

We were doing the last chapter in our ecollar course when Marko made a comment for those watching the “create more activity” in the...

There are many levels of ecollar users at Schutzhund clubs around the world. Those who began with it only due to control issues in...

You see, for a dog to actually understand touching is to be avoided, they have to actually touch the jump..

After hosting a Marko seminar this summer, organized exclusively for handlers with Satoris dogs, Karsten Andersen gave Marko the...

Dog training cues are anything said or done that serve as a signal for the next task. They range from exercise specific (sit, down,...

“Come on, Nike, what’s wrong with you?” Nike, a three year old sable German Shepherd, was in the middle of a heeling exercise at the...

There they were, in front of everyone, not caring who saw or heard. Most of us pretended to be busily occupied with sudden shoe lace problem