Author Archives: Jamie

About Jamie

I'm just a traditionally-trained artist with interests in dog training. I currently teach classes at the local obedience training club (tricks, freestyle, and Rally-FrEe) and I also teach classes professionally for an organization who helps veterans train their own service dogs.

What Normal Feels Like

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Jamie

This weekend I trialed with Risa in obedience for the first time. I did this for several reasons. Main reason: why not!? She’s my first dog; we might as well try anything we can. One of the others was to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Sports, Fear, Obedience, Reactivity, Training | Leave a comment

Pets

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Jamie

I feel like there’s been a lot of hating on breeders and breed registries lately. Certainly, some of it is justified. Purebred dogs are, unfortunately, stuck in a bottleneck of health issues and behavioral problems. There are dogs who are … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Sports, Fear, Fostering, Thoughts, Training | Leave a comment

Positive Perspective

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Jamie

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Failure is Always an Option

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Jamie

When it became apparent during our last trial that Risa

Posted in Dog Sports, Dog Training Seminars, Jane Killion, Training | Leave a comment

Pump You Up

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Jamie

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Posted in Chiropractor, Training, Veterinarian | Leave a comment