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.

First Dog

Fearful dog Shy dog Dog reactive dog Frustrating Independent Overwhelmed In over my head Crying Teacher dog Partner dog Awesome dog Inspiring Trusting Teamwork Thankful for all I’ve learned Proud

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AH-HA!

For the past several months, I’ve been working on Risa’s fundamentals. Mainly positions (left side heel, right side heel, and front) and working on focus. These are her main sticking points and the biggest issues I have with her when … Continue reading

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The End and the Beginning

It’s a happy day in my household. Sawyer has been adopted. I’m very happy for him; it was finally time for him to go. He joins a great family with two feline brothers. He seemed to fit right in and … Continue reading

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You Handle It

I’m constantly amazed at how well Risa is doing with my foster dogs. Considering her fearfulness and her uncertainty around strange dogs, she is doing exceptionally well with having other dogs in the house. Especially since she is less comfortable … Continue reading

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The Problem

In response to When Did Balance Become a Dirty Word?, I offer this. I don’t think positive-only training is the reason why dog training has suffered as of late. I don’t think it’s the reason we see so much canine … Continue reading

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