My workshops are about empowering trainers, building your training protocols, collecting data, and using more positive training methods. Of course, we go into the newest insights in training. And yes, we train a lot of detection, hands-on. We teach what we just have learned in theory. You will find a mixture of lectures and actual …
Training a reliable detection dog is not easy because we need to dive into the minor details of training. Books, YouTube videos, FB posts, Insta tips, online courses, and instructors will tell you a different approach. Many roads lead to Rome. There is not one perfect approach that will always get you there. The reason …
Training a reliable detection dog is not easy because we need to dive into the minor details of training. Many books, YouTube videos, FB posts, Insta tips, online courses, and many instructors will tell you a different approach. Many roads lead to Rome. There is not one perfect approach that will always get you there. …
My training protocols are like Lego blocks, which we all played with as children: they come in different sizes, shapes, and colors, and everything can be connected. With some imagination and skill, you can put the Lego bricks together and build whatever you want: from a small car to a Lego house to an entire …
When it comes to dog training, it is essential to be aware of our assumptions and how they can impact our decisions. This is especially true regarding a photo like the one in this blog. Most people will make assumptions about the age of the dog, the breed, the temperament, and the behavior of the …
When I was asked in 1996 to design a new concept of animal training in the Netherlands police, yes, 25 years ago, my research brought me to Bob and Marian Bailey. I found Bob’s phone number and called him. I was so happy that he answered the phone call but also surprised when he ended …
Dogs play such an important role in our lives. And when they pass, its like time stands still and takes our breath away. At such a moment, it is like a high-speed movie that starts in our brain in which we see the beautiful moments and joy they brought us. It also brings us at …
I’m impressed by how fast this book was sold out. And I’m humbled by all the fantastic feedback I’m getting! I’m so glad this book is helping trainers worldwide to step to a new level. This book inspires, motivates, and challenges us to keep learning, growing, and enjoying the fabulous work we do. It’s an informative …
The best part of an uncomfortable situation is that it’s teaching you to take action! It helped me learn new things, master new skills, take steps forward, and set goals. Keep in mind that a change will not be possible without a goal. But before you are willing to take action and set goals, you …
Recently, I saw some discussions and opinions on the internet about using scent wheels. Someone mentioned that your dog would not ‘meet them in the real operational world,’ so why would you use them in training? That would be the same argument not to use a ‘brick wall’, not use ‘a line up’, and not …
