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.

Truth and Consequences

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Jamie

I recently read an article that brought up some deep discussion with fellow dog training nerds. The article itself focused on why positive reinforcement-based training fails and why a balanced approach is better. I’m not going to argue that point … Continue reading →

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Comfort Zone

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Jamie

I find the best way to truly learn who a dog is is to take them out of their comfort zone. Fearful dogs often act completely different in their home environment compared to the wide world. Risa was like that. … Continue reading →

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Problem Solving

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jamie

I love the problem solving aspects of dog training especially with positive-based training. It’s kind of neat to wrack your brain trying to figure out how you can get your dog to do what you want without being able to … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Jagger

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Jamie

It’s been about 2 weeks since Jagger was adopted. Risa and I let our lives go back to normal and it was nice having it just the two of us again. But there are always dogs in need and I … Continue reading →

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Use It or Lose It

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jamie

Risa’s Birthday was Thursday. She is now 9 years old (not that she’s even beginning to act her age). I usually buy her something nice for her special day and this year was no exception. Though I didn’t buy her … Continue reading →

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