Author Kirsi Liikanen, 7 November 2019Even the best of training cannot succeed if the foundation it is built on is not a solid one. Ideally, a dog's foundational skills should be built strong when the dog is a puppy, but it’s never too late to work on...
Author SportsK9 editorial team, 21 June 2017How do you build a relationship of trust with your dog? If dogs could choose, what kind of people would they want in their life? To learn more about this intriguing topic, SportsK9 interviewed Miira Hellsten, a qualified full-time animal trainer...
Author Marika Kuoppala, 2 June 2017In my work as a canine massage therapist, I constantly hear dog owners fret about not being able to spot changes in their dog’s behaviour, movement, etc. early on, only noticing problems when they get bad enough to really stand...
Author Sari Paavilainen, 30 May 2017Dreaming of a new puppy usually involves picturing a rosy future with a beautifully behaved dog. Often, however, as that heady puppy smell vanishes, the rose-coloured glasses come off and the challenges start setting in. Your cute youngster pulls at...