Category Archives: Fear

I’m Here for a Good Time

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jamie

We attended our second APDT rally trial this weekend. Despite it being a 2-in-1 trial (two trials on the same day), there was no chance of earning a title. Just legs towards future titles. So I went in with a … Continue reading →

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Mean Mommy

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Jamie

Living with a fearful dog, you never know when something might ruin your day. For the most part, the places we walk are pretty safe as far as Risa is concerned. There is one place I pretty much stopped taking … Continue reading →

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On The Road To Reality

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jamie

Yesterday I received my copy of Ali Brown’s new DVD, Reactive Dog Classes: On the Road to Reality. I knew it would supplement my reactive dog rehabilitation library well and was very excited to get it. I couldn’t even wait … Continue reading →

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My Worst Nightmare. . .

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Jamie

. . .turned out to be a dream come true. Today was the first day of lure coursing for the year. Unlike last year when we had a rainy spring that delayed the start of coursing until May, this year’s … Continue reading →

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Curiouser and Curiouser

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jamie

When I first brought Risa home, she was absolutely terrified of people. At the time, we lived on the third floor of an apartment complex. As you might expect, we had to travel the hallways and stairwells fairly frequently. Passing … Continue reading →

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