Dog training week with our ACD: nosework, shaping, mantrailing. Expert-led, practical, and surprisingly insightful. One dog, three paths — and a better bond.

We decided to listen to the trainers. But it didn’t take long to notice that real objectivity is rare. Trainers tend to recommend what they personally use - and those preferences vary wildly. Some also promote products from sponsors or their own shops.

and then came Agnieszka’s calm voice: “It’s okay. They’re just discussing the stick.”

ACDs (...) they are like our Land Cruiser: his wheel may fall off, but it will not stop him and he will get us home.