Focused Heeling Series Part 5: Discover how reward placement influences your dog’s head position, anticipation, engagement, and movement—and how to use intentional reward delivery to develop more precise, independent heeling.
Learn how to develop focused heeling by using a visible toy to build motivation, then gradually transitioning to a hidden reward. Part 4 of our Focused Heeling Series explains how to move the reward around your body, maintain correct head position, and build confident, consistent heeling without relying on a visible toy.
Focused heeling is about more than watching a toy. Learn how to build motivation with the RADDOG Pouch Toy, develop prey drive, and teach your dog to maintain correct head position and engagement as the visible reward disappears.
Knowing when to take the toy away is an important step in developing true focused heeling. The goal isn't to suddenly remove the reward, but to teach your dog that the behavior stays the same even when the visible focal point disappears. Learn how to begin this transition without losing position, engagement, or motivation.
The armpit toy is a powerful tool for building the foundation of focused heeling—but it’s not the end goal. Learn how to use the toy to develop position, engagement, and enthusiasm while preparing your dog to eventually heel without a visible reward.
More storage than a treat bag without the bulk of a trainer vest. Discover the new Ruffdog Utility Belt, designed for tracking, field trials, nose work and everyday dog training.
IGP is much more than protection work. This demanding dog sport brings together three very different disciplines—tracking, obedience and protection—to test a dog’s drive, confidence, control and ability to work with its handler. Whether you’re completely new to IGP or considering getting started with a sport dog, this beginner’s guide explains what IGP is, what each phase involves, the different levels, and what it takes to develop a successful working partnership.
Meet the COLA 2.0 Breathable & Durable Handler Vest — rugged enough for real training, breathable enough for long days, and loaded with the pockets trainers actually need. With massive inside zippered pockets, removable treat bags, cargo storage and more, this is the handler vest designed to keep up with you and your dog.
Ruffdog Sports is growing! Celebrate the opening of our new Canadian storefront and U.S. shipping location, plus learn how we're better serving the working dog community across North America.
Discover why we chose classic black for the Ruffdog Summer Vest and how breathable materials and accent colours create the perfect training vest.
When you spend hours on training fields, at trials, or working dogs day after day, clothing becomes more than just something you wear. It becomes p...
Learn the difference between handled and no-handle dog training leashes. Ruffdog leashes are made in Canada and designed for trainers who need reliable gear for everyday training and dog sports.
