Liane Ehrich, CVT

Trigger tending her sheep Error-free learning, is just what it sounds like. It's the concept that through excellent management and good training, we can guide our learners to the solution without the repercussions of making a mistake. I think there are certainly great examples of where this methodology will go a long way towards avoiding future problems. I practice error-free learning in housetraining. I set my puppies up so that they are never permitted to make mistakes in t

We usually think of fitness as something we build so our dogs can hike longer, run faster, or compete better. But strength, coordination,...

This past week, I took Brisco to ASCA Nationals in Winnemucca, NV. He did exceptionally well; however, at one point, he was completely...

Did you know that the difference between a reactive pet dog, a strong herding dog, and a confident protection dog often comes down to the...

I can tell when Cody is thinking about sheep. She’ll follow me from room to room, stare relentlessly at me when I sit down, and chatters...

The first week of August Brisco and I (and Tagg, and both crazy puppies!) all headed up to Double M Stockdogs (Molly Wisecarver) for the...

Follow Your Nose: Why Scent Work Matters (and Why We Love It) There's something special about seeing a dog engage their sense of smell....

Two years ago, a student came to me with a young Beauceron. I didn’t know much about tending-style herding at the time — the...

Cody working in beautiful Afton, Wyoming 🐕 What Nationals Taught Me About Power, Pressure, and the Dogs We Love Spoiler: we didn’t win....

We want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this trial happen! All of our volunteers, timers, stock setters, gate people,...

Thank you everyone who came out! The weather held, and the competition was excellent. A lot of great runs!

When we look at our dogs, most of us feel a deep connection. I love my dogs, but do they love me? The answer to this question may...