Author Archives: Tami McLeod

Wild Pup Ventures

Join us each week as we launch our new program in coordination with Nashville Dog Behavior Center and Tami McLeod Canine Coaching. “Wild Pup Ventures” will feature a new hiking, joring (Canicross, scooter, or bikejor), swimming, or camping spot starting right here in gorgeous middle Tennessee. We feel strongly about a holistic approach to training…

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Selecting a Dog Trainer

Nowadays, there is a dog trainer on every corner. A simple Google search will result in pages of dog trainers, many with dazzling sites to wow the senses. How does a consumer decide on which dog trainer will be the right match in the vast sea of trainer options? Here are the top seven things…

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Transform YOUR Dog into an Adventure Dog!

Adventure! We all want it. Our beloved canine companions thrive on it. So, how do you get started in transforming your dog buddy from an unmanageable wild coyote to that amazing hiking, biking, mushing, padding, and camping partner? Simple. Basic training, equipment, and the desire to find adventure is all it takes. I train dogs…

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My Dog is Crazy! Dealing with High Energy Dogs

My Dog Is Crazy! Dealing with High Energy Dogs by Tami McLeod   The alarm goes of at 5:30am…BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! My face, still buried in the pillow, reluctantly rises just enough to allow my arm to reach out in desperation to hit the snooze button. There. Peace. Moments later, “Yip, yip, yip!” goes the…

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Embrace Your “Five”!

Embrace your five! “What is a five?” you might be asking. Well, let me explain. I teach workshops throughout the US and Canada, and the most frequently requested topic is drive building which I incorporate into my “Drive Development” curriculum. Granted, my “Drive Development” courses involve all facets of drive work, spanning the whole spectrum…

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Snap the Pit Bull

It has been an amazing 1.5 years since I added the fabulous “Snap” to my pack. Snap (formerly Washington) was discovered at PACC (shelter in Tucson) during an excursion to find a small terrier to add to my canine team.  I saw this plain little reddish brown Pit Bull, and he immediately caught my attention…

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Hydro’s Journey: Part III

Continuing with the story of Hydro, he had already bitten his first K9 handler and been returned to the broker, who continued his training while looking for a second handler.  Use these links for Part 1 and Part 2. Second Handler…Another No Go I then received word that a department in Mississippi was looking for…

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Hydro’s Journey: Part II

Continuing with the story of Hydro’s back ground where we left off in Part I, Hydro had made his way into his first police department. His career looked bright, and up until this point I received glowing reports regarding his progress. First Police Canine Handler Pairing Hydro was purchased and was to start working as…

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