valor noun val·or \ ˈva-lər \ Definition of valor : strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery I chose the name “Valor K9 Academy" for the business name because "Valor" is another word for courage and represents bravery and fearlessness. It's the state of mind with which I approach new challenges and obstacles both personally and professionally. [...]
Awhile back I shared a video on Instagram where I was in the sheep pen with Havok, and I gave the command to go herd the sheep. Mid-run, I said "Havok, Come" and he stopped on a dime and came back to me. He had an e-collar on, and I rewarded him for coming with a ball on string. The question [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has a new Trick Dog program! This program is for dogs that are AKC registered, enlisted with the AKC PAL program or signed up with the AKC Canine Partners. Titling is available to both purebred and mixed breed dogs. This is a chance for dogs and handlers of all ages and abilities to show off their training skills [...]
If you're like me, you love taking your dog places. Having an obedient, confident and well-mannered dog opens up so many doors for fun adventures and experiences. Last year, I took Havok downtown for the fireworks show, and he did great. I first exposed him to fireworks when he was just 9 weeks old, and thanks to solid conditioning and exposure as a puppy, [...]