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Biothane Comfort Sure Fit Bungee E- Collar Strap Product Review with Duke Ferguson

June 10, 2016 By Duke Ferguson 6 Comments

Biothane Comfort Sure Fit Bungee E – Collar Strap review with Duke Ferguson CEO of Unleashed Potential K9 Academy. Watch the video to see what Pro trainer Duke Ferguson says about this product.

In this video he will explain why he likes the Biothane Comfort Sure Fit Bungee E – Collar Strap and he will Demonstrate how easy it is to put on and off with his dog Nitro.

Once you have watched the video and think this product is for you simply click any of the 2 buy now buttons Below any video

Biothane Comfort Sure Fit Bungee E-Collar Strap Review Video.

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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 ACCES HEE 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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Bob-A-Lot Food Dispenser Toy Review with Duke Ferguson of Unleashed Potential

May 23, 2016 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

To get your own “Bob – A – Lot” Click the Green buy now button below now!

Bob-A-Lot food dispenser toy review with Duke Ferguson CEO of Unleashed Potential K9 Academy. Watch the video to see what Master Trainer Duke says about this Starmark toy. In this video he will explain why he likes this toy from the durability to setting the difficulty for the dog to obtain the food. He explains how to set up the toy for your pup. At the end he gives it to his 8 month old pup Matrix to demonstrate to you how much she loves to push it around and work for her meal. Once you have watched the video and think this product is for you, Duke will explain how you can obtain one.

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 HEE 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 Seminar. The Art of Attention. Barrie, Ontario Canada. June 25th -26th 2016

May 23, 2016 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Duke Ferguson Seminar. The art of attention in Barrie, Ontario, Canada June 25-26th

2 Day Intense hands-on workshop in Barrie, ON, CANADA with Duke Ferguson of Unleashed Potential K9 , Creator of Dog Training Geneisis and certified NePoPo® trainer

This workshop will go over theory to the practical application of using timing, motivation and consistency with highly motivational, positive food training and remote collar use. You will learn in depth training on markers, using either verbal or a clicker. You will also learn how to use a remote collar in an extremely motivational manner as a means of easy communication. You will learn the NePoPo® System.

Register here message Janet Hanley
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This 2 day intensive workshop will give you the skills necessary to achieve unshakable focus an unbelievable bond and a strong work ethic from your dog. If you are looking to achieve amazing results, this is the workshop for you!

All spaces are $450 + HST If you plan on bringing a dog, let me know.

Duke will be working with people and their dogs. 10 is normally the limit but he always tries his best to get as many out as possible so you want to work a dog then be sure to bring the dog…. depending on the demand not every dog will be worked personally by Duke but he will do the best he can to get to as many as he can. Even if Duke can not work your dog you will have the chance to.
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IF YOU ARE GOING TO BRING A DOG PLEASE BRING IT “HUNGRY” FOOD MOTIVATED AND WILLING TO WORK. 
There is plenty of parking.
Pet friendly hotels are 30 seconds walk from the facility.
Lunch will be provided on both days

If you need any training equipment, i.e.: place cots, e collars, slip leads, or muzzles all will be available for sale at the seminar.
Message Janet Hanley to Register Now 
PLEASE HAVE AGGRESSIVE DOGS MUZZLED PRIOR TO ENTERING THE FACILITY.

See You in Ontario!

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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 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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Adventures in Reactive Dog Encounters Part 1

May 8, 2016 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Introduction: The purpose of this blog series is not to judge, but to educate!

I learned long ago that most reactive dog owners do not always appreciate a stranger in passing giving them reactive dog advice about their loved ones. More often than not, people tend to take it personally when you point out their dog’s flaws, rather than as a gesture of good will. These days, I wait for people to come to me before I offer my thoughts and advice, but with the wonderful world of the anonymous web, what better way to spread some much needed knowledge than through stories of my adventures in encountering reactive dogs and the things that their owners could be doing differently to help. So here they are, one by one, for your education.

Adventures in Reactive Dog Encounters Part 1: Little Dog Syndrome

It’s a beautiful day, one of the first of the season, and that always means that the dogs are out in full bloom, including mine! Hiking is one of the many ways that we exercise our bodies and having off leash control means that I have more opportunities to exercise their brains as well. On hiking trails, the dogs can run, sniff, and tire themselves out, but when other dogs are heard or seen in the distance, I can recall them back with ease and put them into an off leash heel until we pass the strange dogs politely.

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On this day in particular, we came across a number of dogs of varying breeds and personalities, and not once did I have to worry about my dogs’ safety, thanks to their training and ability to ignore distractions. Yes, you read that correctly, I worry about my pitbulls’ safety around other dogs, because despite what many people think and despite their breed, they are more friendly and well behaved than most other dogs out there, but I digress. One pack in particular that we came across consisted of two humans and two small breed dogs. As soon as the owners saw my two medium sized, completely relaxed dogs coming their way, they picked both dogs up into their arms where they were held until we were gone; the moment the dog was picked up, loud aggressive barking began and continued long after we had passed.

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Could the humans’ response have been based out of fear over breed? Maybe, it is certainly something that we have experienced many times in the past. Could it have been out of fear that their reactive dog might start something with a larger dog that could cause harm to him? Most likely. A logical response if you ask any unbiased bystander; pick the smaller reactive dog up to save everyone a lot of hassle and potential vet bills. Unfortunately, what the owners are probably unaware of, is that they may actually be causing more harm than good!

First, by picking up a smaller dog, a child, or anything of that matter, whether it is into your arms or up over your head, you are drawing unnecessary attention to yourself. Many dogs are used to avoiding a small barking dog, but a dog up in the air is rare and interesting, worth checking out at the very least, possibly even jumping up to get a better sniff. Now pick up a smaller dog around a prey driven, controlling, or reactive dog, and that dog might be more likely to jump up and nip or bite. The better idea would be to leave the dog on the ground, ask the strange dog’s owners if their dogs are friendly, particularly with small reactive dogs, and try blocking that dog from your own. If your dogs are likely to run at other dogs, they should be on leash until taught some impulse control.

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Sketch by Leslie Murphy of Hound Tales Inn Dog Daycare

Next, every time you pick up your smaller reactive dog and another dog, or person, passes by, your little dog has just ‘won’ and their reactive behavior has inadvertently been reinforced. The dog thinks, ‘dog approaches, I get picked up making me feel bigger and safer, I bark, dog passes, barking successful, I am safe, my pack is safe, next time I will bark again and my pack will be safe.’ Cue next dog on the trail and the cycle continues; ‘dog approaches, I get picked up, I bark, maybe I bark louder because it takes longer for dog to approach, dog passes, barking successful, we are safe, next time I will bark longer and louder and my pack will be safe’. Get the picture? It’s a vicious cycle that might be stopped by simply not picking up the dog. Will this stop the reactivity all together? Likely not, but it will stop reinforcing it, making it worse.

Also, when you hold your dog while they are barking, pet them, and tell them, ‘it will be ok, the strange dog will pass’, your dog hears, ‘it’s ok, good job, keep barking’, which reinforces the behavior even more. So remember to keep four legs on the floor at all times, and you will stop reinforcing Little Dog Syndrome, then book a free consultation with me to find out how I can help address your dog’s reactivity and need to bark at passersby.

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Camellia Saunderson: Certified Professional Dog Trainer

Are you at your wits end with your dog’s behavior and would like to have control, sanity, and above all else, safety? No matter the age or breed, please contact me now,  I assure you, I can help!

Book your FREE consultation and demonstration today!
Send an email to camellias@upk9.ca  Like us on Facebook
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Duke Ferguson Seminar “The Art of Attention” in Arizona April 29 to May 1st

April 17, 2016 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

April 29th to May 1st 2016

This event will be live streamed as well so if you can not make it you can still get access.

To sign up for the seminar or the live stream please CLICK HERE!!

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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 ACCES HEE 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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