Monthly Archives: October 2013

Give It All You Got

Our last competition left me feeling a bit down on myself. I felt like I’d let Risa down because we hadn’t prepared well enough. While she does enjoy adding her own flair to the routine, she does much better when … Continue reading

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Dream On!

I have always loved dogs. Whenever there was a family function or a gathering at a friend’s house, I always spent time with their dogs. I would pet them for hours. I watched any program on TV involving dogs from … Continue reading

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Tools and Methodology

There has been a lot of talk again regarding certain training tools and methodologies that seem to get everyone’s panties in a twist. Words such as “cruel” and “aversive” get thrown around. People on both sides get upset and the … Continue reading

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