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Monthly Archives: March 2014
Positive Perspective
I’ve been a bit bummed, stressed out, and unhappy lately. It sort of came to a head on Monday this week leaving me pretty upset. I felt unappreciated and surrounded by a lot of negativity. I tend to be a … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts, Training
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Failure is Always an Option
When it became apparent during our last trial that Risa’s ability to focus in the ring was still sketchy, I decided I needed to up our game and actively work on it. Since it’s nearly impossible to replicate the chaos … Continue reading
Posted in Dog Sports, Dog Training Seminars, Jane Killion, Training
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Pump You Up
I’ve started Risa on a canine conditioning regimen. I should have started this with her ages ago but it’s better late than never. After all, she’s not getting any younger yet she’s still active and athletic. I’d like to keep … Continue reading
Posted in Chiropractor, Training, Veterinarian
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Competition Obedience
With the addition of several new classes in AKC, I decided maybe it was time to try obedience with Risa. I knew she’d never earn a CD; I won’t risk doing group stays with her. The Beginner Novice was a … Continue reading
Posted in Dog Sports, Fear, Obedience, Training
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Breeds
There’s an old saying that goes “If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. . .it’s a duck.” But how do we really know if a dog is the breed we think he is. How is it … Continue reading
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