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.

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Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jamie

One of the most important things I learned at the Kathy Sdao seminar this weekend was how to really implement the Premack Principle in our training sessions. I was familiar with this principle before attending the seminar but never really … Continue reading →

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Get SMART About Dog Training

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jamie

This weekend, I had the outstanding opportunity to attend a seminar with Kathy Sdao MA, CAAB (associate). If you EVER get the chance to see her, GO. Don’t even hesitate. She is amazing. I learned so much this weekend my … Continue reading →

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Pet Festival

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Jamie

While most people go to pet festivals and dog walks to spend a nice day out with their dog, we go for training. It’s difficult to find such large crowds of people, dogs, children, noises, and novel items in any … Continue reading →

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Road Trip!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Jamie

This past weekend, Risa and I had the opportunity to attend a canine freestyle seminar at Great Companions. I was really looking forward to the opportunity as we’re really starting to get serious about competing and I could always use … Continue reading →

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The Fates Conspire

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Jamie

Sometimes things combine in just the right way to create havoc in your day. Risa and I were on our daily walk and we saw plenty of dogs. Since our recent move, I’ve been working a bit more on her … Continue reading →

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