Training & Development

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Early development, socialization, and working‑dog readiness.

Training & Development

Aila – Off Leash Jämthund Excellence

There is little doubt that Aila is one of the greatest off leash hiking and mountain Jämthunds of all time. She literally is one of the best off leash dogs in the world. A phenomenal hiking companion and I have the greatest time up in the mountains with Aila. I literally never have to look …...

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Historical Elkhound Material, Training & Development

Recall Training Tip – Jämthund Pup Unski

Getting a new pup requires training for recall. In all my training with Jämthund pups and Norwegian Elkhound pups I use the same technique. I utilize the concept you are all familiar with of praise, combined with repeating the name. I try to use the name often in repetition when he arrives and is right …...

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Norwegian Elkhound, Training & Development, Working Dog Philosophy

Ultimate Hiking Dogs – Norwegian Elkhounds

Centuries of hiking with the handler in rugged and rough terrain has created the Norwegian Elkhound, the Ultimate hiking dogs. They are one of the oldest known breeds that have been bred specifically to work with the handler in remote conditions and terrain. This ability to work with the handler has been focused on very …...

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