Understand prey drive in dogs: what it is, which breeds have the most, and how to manage it with impulse control and sports that channel the instinct safely.
Try these easy scent work games for dogs at home: find-it, muffin tin, box search, snuffle mat and more. Beginner nose work games that tire any dog out fast.
A practical guide to schutzhund training: the tracking, obedience, and protection phases, key commands, the right age to start, and how to find a club.
A trainer's guide to the best tracking dog breeds, from blood and deer tracking to scent sports, plus tracking dog training basics and the gear you need.