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Not just a no-pull…
Shayne has worked through some reactivity and space issues around other dogs for some time. I've posted a few times about how far she has progressed... I swear every week she's becoming more and more appropriate. It's been amazing and a real tear-jerker. I'm...
Life rewards are rewarding
The amount of learning we do each and everyday is pretty astounding. We learn through successes and through failures--you try a "shortcut" only to find it takes twice as long, you try a new recipe and it's a huge hit, you try to break up with someone via text...
CAT-ahoula Leopard… Jefferson
I figured it might be fun to introduce you all to the other critters in the house. Since someone commented on my last video about the cat in it, I figured I would start with Jefferson, the newest addition. About a year ago a really caring neighbor in NY found this...
But it's too cold….
"I have a 9 month old [insert high drive, high energy breed here... let's call it a German Shorthaired Pointer] GSP. I walk him 2 miles most days and sometimes go to the park. I don't know what do do anymore, even if I walk him 2 miles he is still so crazy! It's...
Relate your way to canine sports…
At the end of November, I enrolled Rio in an beginners agility class with a friend and colleague and signed Shayne up for a Rally-O class with her as well. I wanted to give them both something to do during the frisbee 'off-season' and I wanted to continue to work on...
No sleep for the weary!
I had no intention of posting a blog today (hence the late post) but I woke up... inspired.... to post a little tidbit. There are days I wake up completely perplexed about my status in my own house. Let's recap for a moment, very briefly, some aspects of what it's...
Tug your way to a retrieve!
"I'd love to play but he never brings it back." "How can do I teach him to retrieve, he'll chase but then that's it." I frequently hear complaints about dogs having no concept of a retrieve. Now, there are TONS of ways to teach a retrieve. Back chaining a take/hold...
A favorite and comical past time…
I am a huge advocate of the saying, "a tired dog is a good dog." I think dogs are often under stimulated and under exercised. These two factors can lead to dogs with any number of negative behaviors. The last few weeks have been really tough for me and the kids. ...
Look MA! No hands!
The latest jargon for many states regarding cell-phone usage is "HANDS FREE ONLY!" Well, I like to take that to working with the dogs by using hands free leashes. I have a normal nylon leash with a plastic clip handle that allows it to be wrapped around my waist--it...
So you think you want me?
This past weekend I was jamming with the dogs at the park (ie frisbee practice), nothing special, just playing around in the snow. It's not terribly uncommon to draw a crowd of people to watch and occasionally they wait around to pet the pups or talk with me. I've...