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Heeling = Pay Attention

Use consistent footwork and hand signals in heeling. They teach your dog to ‘read’ your gestures and pay attention https://vimeo.com/1109141689?share=copy#t=0

Introduce your dogs to agility – huge benefits

Agility introduces your dog to many new tools, toys and exercises — some of which may be intimidating at first.  But, as the dog learns to cope with them, the dog’s confidence grows. So does their trust in your to explore new things and to comply with your direction.  On top of all that, agility […]

Our Miste Crossed Rainbow Bridge

Ann Gafke’s Teacher’s Pet, 325 E. Dripping Springs Rd, Columbia, MO 65202Phone: (573) 443-0716 or Email: Contact UsRegister Online We said goodbye to our Miste yesterday. She was the star of our canine family. Here is a link to her backstory:   https://dogschooling.com/about-us/our-border-collies/ During her 11 years with us wowed elementary school talent show audiences for granddaughters Lauren and […]

Prep for Puppy Kindergarten Halloween Party

Ann Gafke’s Teacher’s Pet, 325 E. Dripping Springs Rd, Columbia, MO 65202 (Map) Phone: (573) 443-0716 or Email: Contact Us Register Online. Dunk for dog treats and some other canine games are on the agenda for this week end at our house.  What are you planning with your dogs?

The ‘stand’ exercise

This exercise teaches the dog to focus on the task you have given – in this case get on your feet and remain in place. The lesson is part of teaching the dog to stay on task after you have given the dog an assignment.

Amanda and Border Collie puppies

Granddaughter, Amanda, was present for the birth of a litter of Border Collie puppies and for each step of their first weeks of development – eyes open at two weeks, ears open at three weeks — and first solid food on their third week birthday.