Hiking in the back country. Let me start by saying I love hiking with dogs; I pursue ways to allow my dogs to simply be dogs. There is no better joy then watching a dog go primordial and simply move through nature. Relaxing obedience and permitting the dog to be a...

House pets to working dogs - is there a difference? In breed, drive and function - yes. However; in behavior, issues and problems - not so much. When training dogs clarity of task is the most important aspect of all training. Whether the purpose is to find and...

As the owner of Ridgeside K9 I get asked every question in the book about our board and train programs. Here is a short list of some questions to ask a potential company or trainer. Up front, there are many dog training companies that do "board and train" training...