Dog Training Dick Staal

Dana's Training: Speeding Up the "Down" Command with Precision 🐕⬆️

Dana's Training: Speeding Up the "Down" Command with Precision 🐕⬆️ We’re training Dana to move forward to the cone on command, but now we’re focusing on getting her to lie down more quickly. The clicker is perfect for this—it allows us to instantly mark the exact moment she does what we want and reward her right away. The clicker makes training faster, more precise, and fun for the dog! Curious about clicker training or other techniques? Check out our courses: 👉 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/courses/ Unlock full access: https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member/ #DogTraining #ClickerTraining #PositiveReinforcement #PuppyTraining #TrainingProgress

Tracking with Dana: Transitioning Surfaces at 4 Months Old 🐕🚁

Tracking with Dana: Transitioning Surfaces at 4 Months Old 🐕🚁 In this video, you’ll see 4-month-old Dana navigate a track across multiple surfaces. We start on grass, transition to gravel and asphalt, and finish back on grass. This drone footage provides a great top-down view, allowing you to clearly see the technique from above. In our courses, we also use drone footage to teach you how to work closely with your dog and how to "read" them during a track. The collaboration between handler and dog is key to successful tracking. Interested in learning more or starting your own tracking journey? 👉 🇬🇧 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/tracking/ 👉 🇳🇱 https://hondentrainingdickstaal.nl/speuren/ #TrackingTraining #DogTraining #SurfaceTransitions #PositiveReinforcement #DroneFootage

Challenging Moment for Dana During Tracking 🐕🚛

Challenging Moment for Dana During Tracking 🐕🚛 During this training session, Dana faced a tough moment when a garbage truck passed by just as she was about to cross the road. We had to stop her from continuing. In situations like this, it’s important to first call the dog’s name before stopping them, so they understand that the tracking is momentarily paused. Due to the strong scent from the garbage truck, Dana couldn’t pick up the trail again on the street. The positive takeaway here is that she didn’t just run across the street on her own. As a handler, it’s important to take control in these situations—by leading Dana across the street, she was able to pick up the track again on the other side. It’s crucial in tracking that dogs don’t make rash decisions when they lose the scent. Want to learn how to guide your dog in challenging tracking situations? Explore our step-by-step tracking course: 👉 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/tracking/ #TrackingTraining #DogTraining #ProblemSolving #PositiveReinforcement #K9Skills

Search and Bark Training with Dana 🐕🌲

Search and Bark Training with Dana 🐕🌲 In this video, you’ll see Dana working on a "search and bark" exercise. Dick runs off and hides in the forest, leaving a fresh trail. Dana is sent to find him and will bark continuously until she receives her reward. This is a exercise from the KNPV program. Did you know that as a member of our training school, you get access to instructional videos that teach you how to master KNPV exercises? 👉 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member/ 🇳🇱 https://hondentrainingdickstaal.nl/lid-worden/ #KNPVTraining #DogTraining #SearchAndBark #K9Skills #PositiveReinforcement

Dumbbell Retrieving with Dana: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 🐕🎾

Dumbbell Retrieving with Dana: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 🐕🎾 Dana is already capable of retrieving various objects and bringing them back to the handler. Now, we’re focusing on refining her skills with the dumbbell. We’re training her to sit directly in front of us, holding the dumbbell in her mouth while making eye contact. We mark the exact moment she gets it right and then reward her. Want to learn how to teach this step by step? Our retrieving course guides you through the entire process: 👉 🇬🇧 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/retrieve/ 👉 🇳🇱 https://hondentrainingdickstaal.nl/apporteren/ #DogTraining #RetrievingSkills #PuppyTraining #PositiveReinforcement #TrainingProgress

Searching for the box and barking at it. 🐾

Training with Dana: Searching for Scented Objects 🐕🔍

Training with Dana: Searching for Scented Objects 🐕🔍 Today, we had a training session with Dana, focusing on searching for objects with human scent. Here’s a glimpse into the training we did today. Right now, we’re teaching Dana to always find success directly in front of us. This foundation will be crucial later when we need to search an area together, ensuring the dog stays close and searches nearby. Curious about our training methods? Learn more and see how you can apply them with your dog: 👉 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/courses/ Unlock full access: https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member/ #DogTraining #ScentTraining #PositiveReinforcement #K9Skills #PuppyTraining

Dana’s Training: Learning to Follow Commands with the Cone 🐕🎯

Dana’s Training: Learning to Follow Commands with the Cone 🐕🎯 In this video, we’re teaching Dana to go to the cone on command. It’s all about listening carefully to instructions and only returning to us when given the proper command. This training helps build focus and discipline, ensuring that Dana responds accurately to what’s asked of her. Want to see how we train these behaviors step by step? Explore our courses: 👉 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/courses/ Unlock full access: https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member/ #DogTraining #CommandTraining #FocusTraining #PuppyProgress #PositiveReinforcement

Hard Surface Tracking with Dana: Progress at 4 Months 🐕🕵️‍♂️

Hard Surface Tracking with Dana: Progress at 4 Months 🐕🕵️‍♂️ Dana is now 4 months old and has already made impressive strides in her tracking training. In this video, you’ll see her navigate a track in a busy shopping center, surrounded by people and distractions. While Dana is still in the training phase, and there may be moments where things don’t go perfectly, or we step in to help her, you can see how well she’s already following the track and indicating objects along the way. Her progress is truly promising! Interested in tracking training for your dog? Learn the steps we use in our detailed courses: 👉 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/tracking/ Unlock full access: https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member/ #TrackingTraining #HardSurfaceTracking #PuppyProgress #DogTraining #PositiveReinforcement

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Barking on the box with Dana 😍 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/courses/

First Steps in Directional Training with Dana ➡️ ⬆️ ⬅️ ⬇️

First Steps in Directional Training with Dana ➡️ ⬆️ ⬅️ ⬇️ This video showcases the very first step in our directional training system. Eventually, we aim to command the dog to move in any direction. We always start with cones, teaching the dog to move from cone to cone. This is Dana’s very first session, using just two cones. At the beginning, Dana has no idea what’s expected. However, within this 2-minute training session, you can see her starting to move from one cone to the other on her own. She’s learning from her behavior, and the first step is successfully taken. We’ll gradually build on this, and soon Dana won’t need any help. Want to train your dog with these methods and learn all the steps? Our step-by-step directional training course is perfect for you! 👉 https://www.dogtrainingdickstaal.info/directional-course-full-en/ 🇳🇱 https://www.dogtrainingdickstaal.info/dirigeren-complete-cursus/ #DogTraining #DirectionalTraining #PositiveReinforcement #TrainingProgress #PuppySkills

Training Transitions to Different Surfaces in Tracking 🐕🌾🌧️

Training Transitions to Different Surfaces in Tracking 🐕🌾🌧️ "How do you train transitions to other surfaces?" is a common question we get about tracking. We always start with the basics on grass because the scent is easier for the dog to detect during the learning phase. However, it's crucial to quickly teach the dog to track on various surfaces. It's not advisable to train on just one surface for too long. We start on grass and then introduce a transition halfway through the track, as shown in the video. By gradually building up this way, the dog learns quickly, and transitioning to different surfaces becomes seamless. Want to master tracking transitions with your dog? Check out our step-by-step courses: Unlock full access: 🇬🇧 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member/ 🇳🇱 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member-discount #DogTraining #TrackingSkills #SurfaceTransitions #PositiveReinforcement #K9Training

Two Search Exercises with Duke: From Weapons to Tiny Objects 🐕🔍

Two Search Exercises with Duke: From Weapons to Tiny Objects 🐕🔍 In this video, watch Duke tackle two challenging search exercises. First, he searches for a weapon that Dick has hidden. Duke performs a free search, looking for objects with human scent without following a track, unlike in tracking. After rewarding and playing with the ball, Dick stops the play session and has Duke search for a minuscule object with human scent, nearly invisible to the naked eye in the sand. Want to train your dog in advanced search techniques? Explore our courses for step-by-step guidance: 👉 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/courses/ Get full access: https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member/ #DogTraining #SearchExercises #K9Skills #PositiveReinforcement #AdvancedTraining

Dana’s Retrieving Progress: From First Steps to Full Routine 🐕🔄

Dana’s Retrieving Progress: From First Steps to Full Routine 🐕🔄 A few weeks ago, we showed you the first step of Dana’s retrieving training, where she only had to pick up a piece of garden hose and was immediately rewarded. Now, Dana has mastered many more steps. She waits for the command "apport," retrieves the dumbbell, and sits in front of the handler until given the "out" command. With our positive system, we can achieve this progress in just a few weeks. All training is done positively with rewards, leading to quick results! Want to teach your dog the same way? Our step-by-step course guides you through the same steps we used with Dana. Check out the possibilities: 👉 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/retrieve/ 🇳🇱 For Dutch: https://hondentrainingdickstaal.nl/apporteren/ #DogTraining #Retrieving #PositiveReinforcement #TrainingProgress #PuppySkills

Socialization: Preparing for Real-World Challenges 🐾🌍

Socialization: Preparing for Real-World Challenges 🐾🌍 Besides training, we spend a lot of time socializing our dogs. This includes taking them to various places and exposing them to different environments, like in this video. Here, the dog is placed on two slightly wobbly containers. This can be incredibly useful later when the dog needs to search in challenging environments or navigate through moving luggage. We ensure that all experiences are positive and pressure-free. If the dog gets scared, it's important not to push them but to handle the situation calmly and supportively. Curious about our approach to socialization and training? Discover more with our courses: 👉 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member/ 🇳🇱 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member-discount #DogTraining #Socialization #RealWorldTraining #PositiveReinforcement #K9Skills

Advanced Tracking with a Young Pup: Navigating a Challenging Hard Surface 🐕🌍

Advanced Tracking with a Young Pup: Navigating a Challenging Hard Surface 🐕🌍 In this video, you'll see a young pup tackling a difficult hard surface track. This environment is challenging because of the various distractions and multiple people walking around, including a woman who crosses the track just seconds before the pup. During such tracking training in environments with many competing scents, we always give our dogs complete freedom in how they choose to follow the track. We never force the dog to follow the track in a specific way, and it's okay for the dog to temporarily lose the scent while searching for the correct trail. Motivation and freshness are crucial for tracking at this level. However, there are other tracking methods that focus on specific criteria and points. For instance, when training our dogs in a program like the IGP tracking, we teach them to track in a more regulated manner. The dog tracks at a consistent pace, taking corners precisely. Eventually, we do not allow the dog to wander too far from the track or circle around. Although this is also built up positively, our goal is to control how the dog follows the track. Currently, we offer a tracking course that explains how we teach the basics of tracking in our unique way. After completing this course, you can expand the tracking training in any desired direction—be it forest tracking, village tracking, or IGP-style tracking. In our online training school, we provide a foundational tracking course that teaches tracking step by step from the very beginning. You'll be guided through the entire process. Additionally, as a member of our training school, you have access to supplementary instructional videos that complement the tracking course. These videos cover topics like hard surface tracking, dealing with distractions, and more controlled tracking as required in IGP sports. Ready to start your tracking journey? Check out our courses: 👉 🇬🇧 Tracking Course: https://do

Combining Training Exercises with Dana 🐕🎓

Combining Training Exercises with Dana 🐕🎓 We often get asked if multiple exercises can be trained simultaneously and how we manage this. For new exercises, we recommend focusing on one at a time. However, once the dog understands the basics, combining exercises is highly effective. Check out this training session with 13-week-old Dana. We seamlessly integrate obedience, detection work, and retrieving—all driven by Dana’s motivation and free from any pressure or obligation. Want to learn how to train your dog with a blend of techniques? Discover our comprehensive training programs: 👉 https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/courses/ Unlock the full experience: https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/become-a-member/ #DogTraining #PuppyTraining #CombinedExercises #PositiveReinforcement #K9Skills

Dana, 13 weeks old, tracking in the forrest. https://dogtrainingdickstaal.com/tracking/ 🇬🇧 https://hondentrainingdickstaal.nl/speuren/ 🇳🇱