Guide · Dog training
A useful diary does not have to be long. Weeks later, it should still explain what you trained, under which conditions and what came next.
“Today we train corners” is vague. Ask something specific, such as whether the dog remains composed at an acute corner after a longer ageing time.
Duration, distance and indications are measurable. Search behaviour, motivation and line handling are expert observations. Both matter, but they are not the same.
One excellent or difficult day proves little. Compare similar tasks and judge every dog against its own development.
Frequently asked questions
At minimum: dog, date, objective, session type, key conditions, concrete observations and one next step.
A short assessment helps, but a concrete observation is more useful than a general grade.
For planning, yes; as a performance benchmark, usually not. Age, experience and training level differ.
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