Monthly Archives: February 2012

Masterpiece

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jamie

It’s often said dog training is an art as much as it’s a science. Coming from an artistic background, I can’t help but agree. The same things that allow someone to create a beautiful piece of artwork are very similar … Continue reading →

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Curiouser and Curiouser

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jamie

When I first brought Risa home, she was absolutely terrified of people. At the time, we lived on the third floor of an apartment complex. As you might expect, we had to travel the hallways and stairwells fairly frequently. Passing … Continue reading →

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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jamie

Both of the dogs I work with, Risa and Callie, are the types of dogs that can cause great frustration for me. Risa is a less frustrating dog these days now that her fears and reactive behaviors are generally kept … Continue reading →

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