The Canlyo Corner

A trainer's guide to strength training for dogs: safe exercises to build muscle, the gear you need, how often to train, and the vet check to do first.

What canine ethology is, how a dog behaviorist differs from a trainer, and when to bring one in for your dog's behavior problems.

Learn how to teach a dog to catch a frisbee step by step, from safe discs to rollers and your first throws, with a trainer's beginner-friendly guide.

A trainer's guide to disc dog as a sport: toss-and-fetch and freestyle formats, the best frisbee dogs, and how to choose safe flying discs.

A trainer's guide to bite work training in IGP and ring sports: what dog bite work is, the decoy's role, the equipment, and the safety behind it.

Discover what dog dancing (canine freestyle) really is and how to teach a dog to dance, with foundation moves and a trainer's step-by-step starter routine.

A clear guide to dog muscle anatomy: the major muscle groups, the powerful hindquarters and iliopsoas, and what they mean for performance and injury.

How to spot a dog pulled muscle, the first steps to take at home, what recovery looks like, and the warning signs that mean you need a vet now.

A trainer's step-by-step dog recall training guide: how to teach your dog to come when called, build reliability, and proof against real distractions.

Learn how a dog's sense of smell works, why it dwarfs ours, and which breeds have the best noses. The science behind that incredible superpower.

A trainer's guide to dog separation anxiety: how to tell it apart from boredom, a crate, toys and music toolkit, and when to call a pro.

A complete guide to dog sports: agility, scent work, mantrailing, canicross, flyball, hoopers, rally, freestyle, disc dog, herding, and IGP. Find your fit.