Category Archives: Thoughts

Comfort Zone

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Jamie

I find the best way to truly learn who a dog is is to take them out of their comfort zone. Fearful dogs often act completely different in their home environment compared to the wide world. Risa was like that. … Continue reading →

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Problem Solving

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jamie

I love the problem solving aspects of dog training especially with positive-based training. It’s kind of neat to wrack your brain trying to figure out how you can get your dog to do what you want without being able to … Continue reading →

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Use It or Lose It

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jamie

Risa’s Birthday was Thursday. She is now 9 years old (not that she’s even beginning to act her age). I usually buy her something nice for her special day and this year was no exception. Though I didn’t buy her … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Jamie

Happy New Year, everyone! With the coming of a new calendar year, it’s a great time to reflect on everything that happened in the previous one and look forward to everything the new one can bring. Two thousand twelve was … Continue reading →

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The More Things Change

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Jamie

Risa is making great progress in tolerating Jagger’s presence in the home. He still comes on too strong when I first let him loose which Risa finds a major turnoff. The other night, she refused to come back into the … Continue reading →

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