Here’s another episode in our new series of dog-training videos–featuring Ronnie Smith and Susanna Love of Ronnie Smith Kennels. The Smith family is legendary in the dog-training world. Ronnie’s uncle is the bird-dog legend Delmar Smith, recognized as the founder of the Smith Training Method and a Field Trial Hall of Fame inductee. Ronnie has been … Continue reading “Orvis Dog-Training Tips, Episode 6: How to Use Cues”
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Orvis Dog-Training Tips, Episode 5: What is a Training Cue?
In this episode, Susanna discusses how to communicate with a dog through “cues,” signals that let the dog know that you want something. Note that the goal is to make small cues, rather than punitive ones. The release is just as important as the . . .
Read MoreOrvis Dog-Training Tips, Episode 4: Maintaining a Calm Demeanor
Here’s the fourth episode in our new series of dog-training videos–featuring Ronnie Smith and Susanna Love of Ronnie Smith Kennels. The Smith family is legendary in the dog-training world. Ronnie’s uncle is the bird-dog legend Delmar Smith, . . .
Read More#MomentofChill 12.20.19: Gnawing in the Sun
Imagine that the only thing you had to do today was lie in the sun and chew on your favorite stick. Todays #MomentofChill–from Trey Mullen of Brush Creek Ranch–stars a young puppy in that very situation. Doesn’t he look content? And, oh, those eyes!
Read MoreWe Love Dogs: Karla & Hugo
It’s “We Love Dogs” season at Orvis, so we’re highlighting some of our wonderful “working dogs”—those pups who come to the home office in Vermont every day. In this episode, we meet Hugo, a beautiful German shorthaired pointer whose . . .
Read MoreWe Love Dogs: Meet Ben & Bear
It’s “We Love Dogs” season at Orvis, so we’re highlighting some of our wonderful “working dogs”—those pups who come to the home office in Vermont every day. In this episode, we meet Bear, the gorgeous golden-doodle who accompanies Ben . . .
Read MoreWe Love Dogs: Meet Greg & Fenway
It’s “We Love Dogs” season at Orvis, so we’re highlighting some of our wonderful “working dogs”—those pups who come to the home office in Vermont every day. In this episode, we meet Fenway, a hilarious Lab who spends his days with Greg O’Brien, . . .
Read MoreWe Love Dogs: Julia & Greta
It’s “We Love Dogs” season at Orvis, so we’re highlighting some of our wonderful “working dogs”—those pups who come to the home office in Vermont every day. Today, meet Greta, recently adopted by Campaign Manager Julia
Read MoreClassic Tips: How to Save a Choking Dog
I recently stumbled across a discussion of the “dog Heimlich maneuver,” and I realized that I didn’t know exactly how to do it. A little research turned up an excellent video from Dr. Andrew. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Give Your Dog a Home Health Check
Every dog owner is concerned about the health of his or her best friend, but do you actually do a regular health check-up? Here’s a helpful video featuring English veterinarian Matt Brash, as. . .
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