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.

Professional Help

With the invention and wide-spread use of the Internet, it’s become easier than ever before to get information on dog training. There are web boards dedicated to various styles of training as well as specific dog breeds. Many professional trainers … Continue reading

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Potential for Disaster

Right now, I’m working with a young puppy who’s in training to become a service dog. After spending several hours with her in a crowded space on Saturday, I determined that she has no self-control when she’s around people and … Continue reading

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The Frustrating Gut

Risa has a long history of gastrointestinal (GI) issues. They started 6 months after I adopted her. She experienced loose poops and significant weight loss. I had no idea what was going on. Fecals came back free of parasites. Metronidozole … Continue reading

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Limitations

It’s come to my attention that some people believe that those of us who utilize mainly (if not exclusively) R+/P- in training fearful dogs are simply allowing our dogs to live their lives in their ‘safe zone.’ That we are … Continue reading

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Coursing Enthusiast

I knew as soon as I took Risa herding (a.k.a. ‘chase sheep when they move’) that she was a natural born coursing dog. She’s always enjoyed running free and I honestly think nothing makes her happier than sprinting at full … Continue reading

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