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First Place, First Time!! Hunting Dog Retrieve Trial Using Dog Training Genesis Training Videos

November 25, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

“I started Duke Ferguson’s Dog Training Genesis (Now part of UPX) on line video training course with my 18 month old dog.
My dog is a Hungarian wire haired Vizsla. I am training him to be a hunting dog to compete in hunting tests.
He did have some kind of basic obedience skills before we started all this. But not steady or to a high level needed for competing in these tests.

 

Duke Ferguson gives you all the tools, knowledge and skill to train your dog successfully. It is your job as a dog owner to be consistent in your training and to find a good balance in your dog’s working attitude (keep him happy while training). Dukes training style does exactly that.
My main focus was on steadiness on one hand and swift responses on commands on the other hand. And this should all be off-leash.
While Duke´s program is not a specific hunting dog training program, I found it of no trouble to adapt Duke´s techniques to train a hunting dog. The same principles applied.
After a mere 3 months of training, we entered last weekend our very first hunting working test.

 

45 other dogs entered as well. The goal in this competition is getting all 10 retrieves while the dog remains perfectly steady and off-leash all the time. No barking or peeping is allowed. Touching your dog is a no-no too.
Handling your dog with whistle and hand signals is a must.

 

Result; while my dog was the youngest! dog competing and only 7% of the dogs got all 10 retrieves, my little guy left all the other dogs thinking….
He finished 1st. You can imagine how proud I am of my little guy!

 

Thank you Duke for giving me the right direction.”

 

Eric
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Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCESS HERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and Yes….its Free!! 🙂

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For more information on how you can join our Unleashed Potential Experience (UPX) and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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Dog VS Squirrel / Recall With Distractions

October 5, 2017 By Duke Ferguson 1 Comment

Do you have trouble getting your dog to come when called? If you are going to let your dog off leash then for safety and sanity reasons you should have your dog trained with a rock solid recall!

Seriously, I see people every day letting their dogs off leash and have no control, only to have the dog chase a car or passer by and get hit by a car.

Truth is it’s actually easy to teach a recall. Any breed, any size, any age, any dog can be trained to come when called… EVEN Deaf dogs!

Check out this video of Matrix VS the Squirrel!

Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Would you like  FREE dog training advice?  GET ACCES HERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series!

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can  purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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Dog Training & BBQ (Finding the time)

October 4, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Not enough time in a day?

Life is busy, and with all the technology we have today to make our lives easier it seems to take up more of our time.

Do you have trouble finding the time you need to work with your dog? If so then this video might be useful to you and help you get creative.

I made this video to help give you ideas on what you can do with your time and make it efficient so you can spend a little quality time with your dog and get the best of both worlds.

I understand how “BUSY” life can get!  In this video I am BBQing outside of a hotel and working Nitro at the same time.  Im traveling from one of my seminars out of country, back to PEI to meet some student dog trainers who are starting my school.

Hey, Dog Trainers…here is a tip or you. If you want to get business then this is one way to do it. 😉   ENJOY!

Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCES HEERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can  purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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Duke Ferguson & The Art of Attention Workshop TAMPA Florida

June 21, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Nov 4th and 5th 2017  K9 Swagger Service Training in Tampa Florida will be hosting Duke Ferguson’s Art of Attention seminar / workshop

Who its for? Professional dog trainers & walkers, shelter and daycare workers, Vets and companion pet dog owners!

Learn about the NePoPo® training system and have a little vacation get away in Beautiful Tampa Florida!!!

Be sure to Register Today as space is limited and this event will fill up fast.

K9 SWAGGER’S EVENT PAGE FOR ALL THE DETAILS CLICK HERE 

Looking to host Duke Ferguson for the next seminar or workshop? Call 1(844) 364-DOGS (3647) or email  info@upk9.ca Today!!

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An Intense Way To Burn Off A Dogs Energy In Just Minutes

May 18, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

In the cold Canadian winter, days are short and the weather is often crappy. It is very hard to get outside and burn off the dogs energy on a regular basis. In this video you’ll See Duke and his Belgian Malinois “Nitro” Ripping it up in a parking lot after hours.

Malinois are intense breeds and MUST have energy spent daily….. No Matter What!

Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCES HEERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can  purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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