Category Archives: Thoughts

Lessons

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Jamie

Risa is my teacher dog. I have learned many things through her. She taught me about fearful dogs, dog reactivity, positive reinforcement-based training, rally, canine freestyle, and the clicker. I have learned more about poop than I could have ever … Continue reading →

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Dream On!

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Jamie

I have always loved dogs. Whenever there was a family function or a gathering at a friend’s house, I always spent time with their dogs. I would pet them for hours. I watched any program on TV involving dogs from … Continue reading →

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Tools and Methodology

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Jamie

There has been a lot of talk again regarding certain training tools and methodologies that seem to get everyone’s panties in a twist. Words such as “cruel” and “aversive” get thrown around. People on both sides get upset and the … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Dog Is That?

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Jamie

A fearful dog. A fast dog. A smart dog. A well-trained dog. A dog-reactive dog. A playful dog. A smiley dog. A thunderstorm-phobic dog. A lure coursing dog. A performance dog. A dancing dog. A rally dog. A happy dog. … Continue reading →

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Confessions

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Jamie

I didn’t always like my dog. I always loved her. Her award-winning smile. Her goofy nature. Her velvety-soft coat and too-big-for-her-head ears. I knew she was supposed to be mine. But I didn’t like her right away. In fact, she … Continue reading →

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