Category Archives: Fear

She’s a MANIAC!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jamie

Yesterday I took Risa lure coursing again. She had a great time and earned her WCM (Wylde Courser Maniac) title after her final run of the day. She’s the first dog to take home this title. The lure course operator … Continue reading →

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Celebration Extravaganza

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Jamie

Since I thought 5 years together was too momentous of an occasion not to go all out and celebrate, I had an amazing weekend planned for Risa and I. It started off a bit slowly but culminated in a weekend … Continue reading →

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Stuck Like Glue

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Jamie

Some days I don’t feel like trying. Some days you know I just wanna give up. When it doesn’t matter whose right Fight about it all night Had enough, you give me that look. I’m sorry, baby, let’s make up. … Continue reading →

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Professional Help

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jamie

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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Limitations

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Jamie

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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