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FOOD CRITICS Adapted from Dr. Dunbar’s Good Little Dog Book, by Dr. Ian Dunbar 

Continued from the Home Page
In addition to being incredibly effective, there is an entire century of scientific research on the topic of behavioral modification and the consequential evolution of modern-day, psychological training techniques. Perhaps some trainers are simply resistant, or scared, to adopt anything new, progressive, or more sophisticated.

It would be a shame if your puppy's education were to suffer simply because you had misgivings about using food lures and rewards. Consequently, here follow answers to other common concerns about using food in training.

"It's demeaning to use food treats."
I have it from the highest authority that dogs strongly disagree with the above statement. On the contrary, dogs consider not receiving food rewards for their efforts to be demeaning.

I get paid when I write doggy books and give veterinary seminars. Most of you get paid when you work. And strange though it may seem, puppies and dogs would like to be on the payroll as well.

"I want my dog to respect me."
The above statement camouflages some pretty scary logic — that a dog would respect you more if you trained using correction and punishment, rather than lures and rewards. Duh!?! Beware of those, who insist that harassment, bullying, and physical domination are necessary to get dogs to show respect. Dogs' brains boggle at this perverse notion. On the contrary, you will gradually earn your dog's trust and respect with understanding, compassion, and intelligent education via lure/reward training.

ABOUT US:

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Graduates of Cathy's "Everything Obedience" class.

Cathy Nesbitt - founder of Huckleberry Hounds but still just part of the pack along with our wonderful instructors!

  • 15 years teaching agility and obedience 
  • Agility Association of Canada Masters Level judge
  • UKI Masters judge
  • Dog behavior consultant


We believe in developing a life-long partnership with our dog through praise, play, and establishing rules. Our training approach is tailored to both the dog and the owner’s wants and needs. The result is a well balanced, happy dog.


Huckleberry Hounds Dog Sports is a proud member of the Agility Association of Canada.


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Grad night at puppy kindergarten








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Why did Duse climb the dogwalk...because it was there! (okay he actually did because he and his Mom are in beginners agility and they learned how-yay)
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Practice,practice,practice and then its the big day. Your first trial. A partnership that becomes an amazing dance between dog and handler.
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and we all line up to do "go tunnel"
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Maggie-owned and handled by Lisa
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Paris & Roxy-Nationals Qualifiers
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