M o n k ’ s  M e s s a g e Freedom Through Obedience The Bible says that we are to lean not on our own understanding, but that we are to trust in the Lord. Well, the same is true for our dogs. [...]
Simply put, a puppy that cannot sit, or refuses to sit, cannot learn; and a puppy that does not learn will never be all that he can be. Our job as a trainer, a coach, and a parent is to make [...]
The theme for this quarter’s magazine is skills for life. Why didn’t it say life skills? That would be something we must have in order to survive. In the wild dog world life skills would be the [...]
Just how important is listening to a puppy? It is one of the beginnings to all of wisdom. A teacher says to every new child, “Please sit, look at me and pay attention.” The word of God says to [...]
D E T E R M I N E D   T O   S U C C E E D When I was asked to write on the topic “Determined to Succeed” I began to think of the difference between successful and unsuccessful Labradors at hunt [...]
One of the most important things in training a dog is one of the simplest things to do, but it requires time and everyone in America today wants an instant solution. I need it now and with as [...]
The topic this month is building life long friendships. I find it interesting that neither men nor dogs plan on building life long friendships. They often have time for surface relationships but [...]
The theme of this month’s magazine is a concept I have not given much thought to; dangerous for good. Those words didn’t really seem to go together until I saw them in a real life situation. I [...]
Preacher and Crossfire both competed in the American Kennel Club Hunt Test last Saturday and passed! Moving their way up the ladder to the championship one competition at a time. Thank you for [...]
