Category Archives: Dog Handler Information
It’s not just “bad advice”
Although I do not have much time for it anymore, I used to frequent various online dog-themed forums or communities. It’s something I enjoyed doing and these communities were where I met some amazing friends and colleagues. I spent most … Continue reading
Medication…when is it time to try?
When is the right time to try medication? I feel like I hear that a lot either on web boards or in person (though mostly in passing) pretty frequently. Or I hear the opposite that medicating dogs is the devil … Continue reading
A nice freebie from Through a Dog’s Ear
I know I have mentioned it before, but I am a huge fan of Through A Dog’s Ear music. I think it can be a really important piece to reducing anxiety, working through fear issues, or just creating a nice … Continue reading
Reassurance isn’t the same as reinforcement
I am absolutely terrified of spiders… I once came home at 5:30am after a night of… trouble making (this is a total lie, I was a huge nerd and was out playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends). I parked my … Continue reading
One dog can really change the dynamics
Holy cow. Add one dog or take one dog away and the dynamics in this room change so drastically! Rio and Chase are really so very poorly matched. They are SO similar and those similarities really get them in trouble … Continue reading
Puh-lease, puppies are not presents
I’m sure if you are on facebook (and have lots of friends in the dog world) you have seen at least one of the photos in a public awareness campaign against buying/adopting puppies/dogs as presents for the holidays. Well, I … Continue reading
Let’s Rally?
I am absolutely the first to admit that I have slacked off on Rio’s obedience skills. He doesn’t really have a solid “front,” he doesn’t have a good stay, he bounces up on his downs semi-regularly, he doesn’t have a … Continue reading
Pre-Thanksgiving Thanks
Fair warning… I’m not entirely sure if I will be posting the rest of the week or not… it depends on schedules and how much time I can avoid my family before they notice I’m missing. Weather is also supposed … Continue reading
It’s all in the mechanics…
I know I’ve said it before, “It’s all in the time and effort you put into the training” and as much as I do believe it… there’s something that has to be said about how we do our training. I’m … Continue reading
A favorite toy…
It’s a really ridiculous name, but the “Pooch Ball” is a long-term favorite toy in my house. It seems to find its way to the surface of the toy box every few months and today Chase found it when I … Continue reading
Success Just Clicks 