Pillar #6 - You Are Responsible for Everything Your Dog Does or Fails to Do

What this means for you as an owner, both based on these pillars, and also in reality is that you must have control of your dog.  This does not only apply to those owners who have highly trained protection dogs, but this also applies to those with any dog.  See my article entitled, “I don’t want my dog to bite.”


http://dunetosk9.com/?p=338

Until next time, this is Joel with Dunetos K-9 reminding you…to watch your six.

For more information on how to control both yourself and your dog, visit us at www.dk-9.com or email me at joel@dk-9.com.

Pillar #5- You Must Master Yourself Before You Can Master Your Dog

Many people become frustrated with their dogs and wonder why they are out of control.  These people may have done training with their dogs, and their dogs may even be highly trained.  But for some reason, unknown to the handler, the dog is simply out of control.  Today we explore how you can master your dog.

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/05/04/pillar-5-you-must-master-yourself-before-you-can-master-your-dog/

Until next time, this is Joel with Dunetos K-9 reminding you…to watch your six.

For more information on how to master both yourself and your dog, visit us at www.dk-9.com

Pillar #4 - Train Under Realistic Stress

For Law Enforcement and Military, this pillar is well founded for training effective officers and soldiers.  But I find it interesting that this tactical principle is largely not practiced among dog trainers.  Allow me to give you an example:

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/05/03/pillar-4-train-under-realistic-stress/

Until next time, this is Joel with Dunetos K-9 reminding you…to watch your six.

For more information on protection work, visit us at www.dk-9.com.  

To respond to this article, feel free to contact me at joel@dk-9.com.

Pillar #3 – Discipline and Control

I am always amazed at people who expect discipline and control out of their dogs, but they are completely undisciplined and out of control themselves.  In order to be a good Dogman, you must develop in yourself, discipline and control.

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/04/29/pillar-3-discipline-and-control/

To find out more information on training dogs, visit us at www.dk-9.com.

Pillar #2 - One Direction - One Correction

For anyone who deals with dogs in potentially life threatening situations, including search and rescue, this is totally unacceptable.  You do not need to be harsh with your dog, but you must demand obedience.

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/04/28/pillar-2-one-direction-one-correction/

For more information on dog training, come visit us at www.dk-9.com.

Pillar #1 - Consistency

We must discipline ourselves to be consistent.  Why would we expect something out of our dogs that we are not willing to train into ourselves?

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/04/27/pillar-1-you-must-be-consistent-if-you-want-a-consistent-dog/

For more information on training your dog, visit us at www.dk-9.com.

The 12 Pillars of Dog Training

Many of you reading this will wonder what several of these pillars really have to do with training dogs.  But never fear, I will cover each of these in detail over the next several weeks.  In the meantime, think about each of these in detail in your own mind and consider carefully how these could not only apply to your training of your dog, but also how each of these may impact your own personal life.

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/04/26/the-12-pillars-of-dog-training/

Check back tomorrow to see my post on pillar #1.

For more information, visit us at www.dk-9.com.

Dynamic Movement with Your Dog #1

Hello friends,

This is the first video on moving dynamically with your dog.  This is the very first introduction exercise you begin to introduce your dog to fast and random changes in direction followed by basic obedience commands such as sit and lay.  I introduce you to this exercise, but keep in mind that I do not spend the required time here that you will need to spend with your own dog to make these movements concrete.

Now get out there and enjoy training with your dog.

New Video Post - Shouldering Your Dog

In this video, I explain how and why to shoulder your dog and then show you a demonstration for actually putting your dog on your shoulders.  I am currently filming videos that require you to have your dog shouldered.  Make sure you are getting yourself and your dog familiar with this technique so that you will not struggle when I introduce more advanced training.  Enjoy!

Integrating Dogs into the Warrior Mindset

In our last article, “What does it take to truly defend yourself?” many of you may have been asking yourself, what does this have to do with dog training?  Allow me to explain why it is so important to discipline you first and then to integrate this philosophy into your dog training and employment.

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/04/25/integrating-dogs-into-the-warrior-mindset/

This is Joel with Dunetos K-9 reminding you…to watch your 6!

If you missed our last article, you can read it here.

For more information on this topic, you may be interested in On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society.

What does it take to truly defend yourself?

One of our goals at Dunetos K-9 is to help people in defense of their person and home, so I thought I would share it with you.  I have written my comments first, but you may wish to scroll down and read the article and then come back to my comments.

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/04/22/what-does-it-take-to-truly-defend-yourself/

So how does this relate to training dogs?  Stay tuned for my next article, Integrating Dogs into the Warrior Mindset.

For more information on how to protect yourself and your family, visit us at www.dk-9.com.

Are you prepared to Get Out Of Dodge with your dog?

This is an actual picture of the Japanese Tsunami on March 11, 2011. This is just minutes after the 8.8 magnitude earth quake just off their coast.

The recent events in Japan have had me thinking about the need to be prepared to leave your home under various situations.  I do believe it is prudent to evaluate your home and your particular situation and determine if you are prepared for a natural or man-made disaster.

Read today's article to learn more about how to be better prepared with your dog.

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/03/30/getting-out-of-dodge-with-your-dog/

For more information, visit www.dk-9.com.

Have you deprived your dog of practical agility?

I am always surprised when I hear Law Enforcement and Military handlers tell me that they don’t need advanced agility training.  In my opinion, if you are not occasionally putting your agility training to the test in the real world as LE or Military handlers, then you are probably not really doing your job.  Read my latest article for more on what it means to train for practical agility.

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/03/23/practical-agility-2/

For more information on practical agility, visit us at www.dk-9.com.

Winning

Harold M. Abrahams: If I can't win, I won't run! 
Sybil Gordon: If you don't run, you can't win. 

New Video Post - Dunetos K-9 YouTube Channel Introduction

This is an introduction to the Dunetos K-9 YouTube channel.  Here I will discuss the topics and upcoming videos we will be posting for your dog training and integration benefit.  I hope you enjoy the video and that you are able to benefit from this content in your life.

Should I track with my dog?

I run into a lot of people who have misunderstood impressions about tracking.  From the average person, they are intrigued, but don’t feel that the effort is worth the time.  From the SAR volunteer, they think that there is essentially no difference between the groomed football field and the wilderness where people actually get lost.  From the LE Officer, they believe that some dogs track while others do not, but that it is really not that important to their job.  From the military handler, they feel that only combat tracker dogs should track and that they are wasting their time to track with their dog.

What is the real truth about tracking?

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/03/09/should-i-track-with-my-dog/

Until next time, this is Joel reminding you to watch your six.

For more information on tracking and Search & Rescue, visit us at www.dk-9.com.

My Brothers in Arms

Could this dog have saved his handler?

Friends, today I am very saddened.  Over the last few months, there have been a significant number of law enforcement officers shot and killed in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida.

Join me as we work through this sad story to learn lessons that could save your life, or the life of one of your friends...

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/03/09/my-brothers-in-arms/

Until next time this is Joel with Dunetos K-9 reminding you to watch your six

What is the purpose of agility?

Many dog owners avoid training their dogs in agility because whenever they imagine agility training, they picture the various images of agility competitions they have seen in so many dog magazines.

Read my latest article to find out what real agility is all about...

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/03/02/what-is-the-purpose-of-agility/

For more information, contact Dunetos K-9 at www.dk-9.com or email me at joel@dk-9.com.

Until next time, this is Joel reminding you to watch your six.

How can I play with my dog and maintain discipline at the same time?

Frequently people ask me, “Do you ever play with your dogs?”  This is usually a response to the required discipline that I have of my dogs, as well as myself.  It's easy to misunderstand the real relationship between playing and discipline.

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/02/22/integrating-discipline-when-playing-with-your-dog/

Happy Playing.

For more information on integrating your dog into every aspect of your life, visit us at www.dk-9.com.

To Kennel or to Tie Out?...That is the Question...

People frequently ask me why I tie out my dogs rather than use a kennel.  To many the worn down grass and heavy chain appear to be unsightly and they feel as though the dog may not be happy. Read my latest article to find out why...

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/02/15/kennel-or-tie-out/

Until next time, this is Joel Ryals reminding you to watch your six.

For more information on how to train and treat your dog, visit us at www.dk-9.com.

You are giving commands - Not suggestions

Negative vocabulary with your dog has been previously discussed.  In the article below I will explain the importance of using your communication properly to give commands...not suggestions.

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/02/07/commands-not-suggestions/

For more information on how to properly communicate with your dog, visit us at www.dk-9.com.

But I don't want my dog to bite...

“But I don’t want my dog to bite.”  I have heard this statement frequently.

It is not my intent to offend anyone who is unfamiliar with dogs here, but this statement is an expression of ignorance.  Allow me to explain...

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/02/05/i-dont-want-my-dog-to-bite/

To read a follow up letter I received reference this article, click here.

Are you using a negative vocabulary?

It is important to understand what we mean when we use certain words.  Each niche has its own vocabulary.  Bird watchers use certain phrases differently than radio operators.  Horse trainers use different words than dog trainers.  So what is meant by “Negative Vocabulary”?

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/02/03/negative-vocabulary/

For more information on training and communicating with your dog, visit us at www.dk-9.com.

How do I start training a puppy?

I frequently hear the following questions about training puppies:

View my latest article on puppy training to get answers to these frequently asked questions...

http://dunetosk9.com/2011/02/01/puppy_training/

For more information on puppy training, visit us at www.dk-9.com.