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Any guesses as to what Plums has been training for lately? What have you been training for lately?
01/16/2026

Any guesses as to what Plums has been training for lately? What have you been training for lately?

01/09/2026

Paden and his handler demonstrate linking systems beautifully!

This team was struggling with training culture of working together, especially around distractions like decoys. So for lessons, we have been redefining their marker system, emphasizing play culture, and strengthening their training foundations. By clearly defining their markers and creating a system of play, we can demonstrate to the dog small, individual concepts to prepare them for the real world applications, like a full scale call off scenario.

Being able to break down large concepts, into smaller, trainable concepts, is the essence of linking systems. You cannot link behaviors or commands if you cannot properly communicate with your animal. Having a clearly defined marker system is just one aspect of being able to properly communicate with your canine companion.

I must commend this team for all the dedication, hard work, and above all setting aside the ego to take a step back in their training in order to redefine and excel their training going forward. I am excited to see these two earn their leg of the PSA 1s, but above all truly honored to have had the privilege of watching them grow together through their lessons. Thank you two for trusting K9 Azimuth with your learning journey.

Ginkgo and his handler wrapped up their foundational obedience lesson package this month! Ginkgo’s owner put in amazing ...
11/12/2025

Ginkgo and his handler wrapped up their foundational obedience lesson package this month! Ginkgo’s owner put in amazing work throughout the week, came prepared each lesson with purchasing gear, finishing course work, sending homework video submissions throughout the week, and they as a team even got a chance to practice managing Ginkgo’s reactivity in a controlled environment around the best dog distraction around, Mr. Plums.

The thing I am most proud of this team for is their emphasis on fostering a good attitude with their tools and communication system. Both Gingko and his handler never used a prong collar before and were understandably nervous to start on their own. That’s why we spend time on understanding the tool as a whole, how to properly use it (with delicate fingers NOT a hammer), and most importantly how to condition it properly to mean something to the dog.

Some of the most rewarding moments are to see dogs and handlers develop better communication together and to see dogs get excited to train/have their gear put on—because the dog has been patiently taught how to understand the tool and the dog feels confident in controlling the sensation!

10/19/2025

Dog should have just as much motivation to grab as to let go!

Just because a dog can retrieve off the table, doesn’t mean I ever stop using the table or back tie as a tool for my retrieves at times. Like all training tools—it should be viewed as in addition to my training and not a graduation from.

10/17/2025

I hear it quite often: “I can’t work on herding, I don’t have any stock. I can’t work on bite work, I don’t have a decoy. I can’t work on hunting, I don’t have any birds.”

Having a clear training system is the foundation to all working disciplines. So you CAN work on herding, bite work, and hunting right in your back yard. Stock, bite reps, and birds are important to training, but shouldn’t take center focus of your work.

My uncle and dad had a great resident opener this weekend! Hope everyone had a safe, fun, and memorable 2025 pheasant op...
10/12/2025

My uncle and dad had a great resident opener this weekend! Hope everyone had a safe, fun, and memorable 2025 pheasant opener as well! And if you brought out any of your dogs hope they had some fun as well! Thank goodness for our protected wild lands so we all may continue to enjoy them.

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