Category Archives: Fear

The Language of Fear

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jamie

I was watching a trainer work with a fearful dog over the weekend and I was a bit disappointed with what I saw. The trainer seemed to zero in on the dog’s tail position as the sole way of determining … Continue reading →

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Hard Work Pays Off

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jamie

This weekend, Risa finally earned her AKC Rally Advanced (RA) title. We’ve been seeking this title for a while. Almost exactly a year ago, Risa earned her RN in AKC Rally. Since she seemed to be doing so well, I … Continue reading →

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Super Shirt

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Jamie

One of my favorite places to walk is one of Risa’s most feared places to go. I have always enjoyed walks there even before I had a dog. But there is a gun range not far from it and the … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Jamie

The Holidays have come and gone. Risa and I certainly got a great haul for Christmas and it was nice getting a chance to spend some time with the family. It was a bit sad since my brother and sis-in-law … Continue reading →

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This Is No Time For Corrections

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Jamie

While I find no need for positive punishment in my training bag, I’m willing to accept that many people do. That’s fine. However, I disagree about using corrections with a reactive dog. In fact, I think that is one instance … Continue reading →

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