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.

Prevention is the Key

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Jamie

I spent a good deal of time chatting with some of my dog loving friends online today after posting a link to another “Top # Dangerous Breeds” article. One thing that came up in our discussion was the general public’s … Continue reading →

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Lure Coursing

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Jamie

I was finally able to take Risa lure coursing again. She got to go and try it out in July this year and she had a blast. In fact, she had so much fun, she didn’t want to come back! … Continue reading →

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I Can Just Look Away

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Jamie

. . .though sometimes it’s really hard! For a good month and a half, I’ve been working on keeping Risa operant while around other dogs. Since Risa no longer loses her mind around other dogs on a regular basis (it … Continue reading →

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Training Should be Fun

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Jamie

Variety is the spice of life, so they say. When training, I often forget to mix things up. At the Kathy Sdao seminar, she talked extensively about surprising our dogs with rewards they’re not expecting. She even goes so far … Continue reading →

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Flirt Pole

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Jamie

I should have made one of these years ago. With Ris’ new love, lure coursing, it seemed it was finally time. To make one yourself, you’ll need: PVC pipe (I used a 1/2″ pipe that was precut to 2 feet … Continue reading →

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