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.

Smart Setups

Having a puppy is a lot of work. I forgot how much work it is. LOL I like my adult dogs. The ones that already “get life” so I don’t have to monitor them all the time, worry about their … Continue reading

Posted in Dog Toys, Puppy, Thoughts, Training | Leave a comment

Expectation versus Reality

Expectation: – Go anywhere, do anything dog – Walking buddy – Agility dog – Social and friendly with kids, dogs, and people – I get to show off all I know about dog training – Snuggly Reality: – Afraid of … Continue reading

Posted in Thoughts | Leave a comment

Give Me A Break

I’m tired. I love my dogs but I’m tired. Risa had several chronic illnesses and problems. IBS, food sensitivities/allergies, IVDD, and a chronic UTI at the end. Plus her slew of behavior problems. I spent her entire life managing problems. … Continue reading

Posted in GI Issues, IBD, IBS, Thoughts, Training | Leave a comment

Love/Hate Relationship

I love my dog. I love the relationship we have and I love how ridiculous he is. Kyu is a lot of fun. But I also hate that he is chronically ill. I’ve been trying to manage his IBD for … Continue reading

Posted in Decompression Walks, Dog Food, GI Issues, Homecooked, IBD, Thoughts | Leave a comment

Dog Training as Therapy

For me, dog training has always been a bit therapeutic. A way to challenge my skills, learn new things, and connect with my dog. A way to work my brain and learn more about how brains work in general. During … Continue reading

Posted in Dog Training Seminars, Fenzi Academy, GI Issues, Thoughts, Training | Leave a comment