Von Forell Australia

Canine Preparation & Application-Breeding, Training and Mental Tactics For Working Dogs - An Interview with Dobermann, German Shepherd breeder and K9 Trainer Kris Kotsopoulos from Von Forell International on his latest philosophy by Vithala Singh

However with your workshop you could actually see what you where describing in the theory being deployed out on the field, you could see immediate results and a change in the dogs emotional mindset/physical performance simply over the weekend.

"Don't worry about what your telling the dog, look at what the dog is telling you" That will stay with me. We all need to be able to really read our dogs. Fulfil their drives, and train fairly and calmly.

I have read your book twice. I am blown away by the simplicity and logic of your method. All the difficult areas of tracking are really anticipated and "cured" before they occur!

Kris Kotsopoulos's methodology takes into account the way dog's perceive the scent stimulus, and what is necessary to have reliable results, every time you track.

Having gained our first two titles very quickly, I was bought back to earth quite soundly by failing my test for Tracking Champion more times that I am prepared to admit, we achieved our 'Tracking Champion' two weeks later.

The difference is amazing when you just change the method of teaching. She tracks a Sch3 track very nicely after about 5 months worth of work.

Kris, thoroughly enjoyed the book and the new fresh approach to tracking training.

This book is definitely on my top two list. I believe you should have an whole arsenal of training books. Read them all if you can as each has something to offer, but if you can only read a couple make this book one of them.

Your book has logic. I like logic and good understanding for the tasks of the dog and understanding between the handler and the dog.