Dog’s Best Friend: Ted works with Athena and Mae

20 Mar Dog’s Best Friend: Ted works with Athena and Mae

For the past several weeks we have watched Ted Hoff of Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel work with his dogs, showing us the training techniques he uses to keep the dogs sharp and interested. Ted emphasizes that working breeds need a job to do. Doing what they were bred for keeps Labrador retrievers Athena and Mae focused. Notice how Ted maintains control while Mae and Athena retrieve the dummy on command. Without the discipline young Mae would run twelve-year-old Athena ragged. Instead, both dogs move at their preferred pace, and both have the opportunity to retrieve the dummy.