Monthly Archives: January 2011
Don’t let me fail…
I love working in dog training classes. I have an absolute blast working with so many dogs and so many people–after 3 hrs of classes I leave energized because of how much fun I have. There are, however, moments that … Continue reading
Silly Saturday List…
Yesterday I was playing outside in the snow with the dogs. There was about 2 inches of fresh powder on top about 3 or 4 inches of semi-packed down snow. After “losing” two tennis balls in the snow, I busted … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Success Just Clicks 