November 26, 2021

12. The Evolution Of The Multi-Use Dog

43 minutes

Join LWDG Founder Joanne Perrott as she chats with Dog Trainer Michelle Oseman of Mapowders Training. Covered in this episode are:

How the modern breed lines differ from older lines

How what people want from dogs and trainers has changed over the past 20 years

How society's expectation of dog ownership has changed

How training methods have changed and developed in line with breed changes/society changes

Multi-use "Utility Player' dog training

More About Michelle

After a highly successful corporate career, Michelle has been a companion and gundog training professional for over ten years and has recently relocated to just outside Bude in North Cornwall.

She is an experienced Gundog handler, having gained Field Trial and Working test awards with her own Springer Spaniels and Working Cocker Spaniels. She has always worked her dogs in the shooting field, running up to 8 dogs a day. Michelle also writes regular articles for the Gundog Journal and Field Sports Magazines.

Michelle’s passion for training, competing and working dogs led her to her training career. She is a positive, rewards-based trainer who focuses her efforts on ensuring the handlers learn before the dog. Her friendly and methodical approach has been proven across many breeds and clients as shown in the testimonials she has received.

Whether you have a puppy, adolescent or older dog, Michelle can help you improve their training and, more importantly, the bond between you.

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