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Why Solid Recall Can Save Your Dog’s Life: Lessons from a Surprising Blooper

By Duke Ferguson | September 23, 2024

“If you’re going to let your dog off the leash, you better have a solid recall for safety and sanity purposes.” Every dog owner has that moment when their dog suddenly bolts, and in that moment, you realize just how crucial recall training is. This can be the difference between a safe return and a […]

How to Fit a “Dominant Dog Collar” for a Reactive Dog

By Duke Ferguson | August 6, 2024

In this article, I want to show you how to properly fit a dominant dog collar, or what I simply call a slip lead. This type of collar is highly effective for calming reactive dogs, especially those who are leash reactive or tend to freak out around other dogs. It’s a great tool to help […]

Building Confidence in Soft-Mouthed Dogs: A Training Session with Koal

By Duke Ferguson | July 29, 2024

Hey there, it’s Uncle Duke from Unleashed Potential. Today, I want to share an actual training session I had with Koal when he was about a year old. Now,  Koal is  doing great, but he is a soft dog and back then, he struggled with his retrieves. He was hesitant and not very assertive, especially […]

Building Confidence in Nervous Dogs: Tackling Food Bowl Anxiety

By Duke Ferguson | July 23, 2024

Hey there, it’s your trainer and coach, Uncle Duke from Unleashed Potential. Today, I want to address a common issue many dog owners face: dogs being nervous of different tings and sounds. We normally think about loud sounds like guns and fireworks, but some dogs are nervous of metal food bowls or water dishes. You […]

5 Factors That Will Predict Your Success With Your Dog

By Duke Ferguson | July 17, 2024

Have you ever set a goal, dream, or challenge for yourself and either didn’t start it or gave up somewhere along the way? If you said yes, you’re not alone. Many of us face this struggle, and it’s often due to a few key factors that can predict our success or failure. Let me walk […]

The Power of Food Rewards in Training

By Duke Ferguson | July 8, 2024

Training a dog can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. One question that often sparks debate among dog trainers and pet owners alike is: Do you use food in training your dog? The responses are usually divided, with some embracing food as a valuable training tool and others shying away from it, believing it […]

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  • #31 Repairing Trust When Communication Breaks Down
    What happens when communication falls apart and trust starts slipping away? In this episode of The Weekly Recall, Duke tackles one of the most common problems trainers and dog owners face. A breakdown in communication. The same thing that creates tension with dogs can also create conflict with clients, spouses, teams, and even ourselves. Duke […]

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