Category Archives: Thoughts

Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Jamie

Jagger is a dog who lived the first years of his life by his own rules. His mantra is “If it feels good, do it!” No one ever effectively told him he couldn’t do something. And, if you tried, boy … Continue reading →

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Me Me Me Me Me!

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Jamie

Fostering Jagger is going rather well and Risa is pretty accepting of our new roommate. I’ve been able to have both dogs outside together without any serious altercations. Risa is still guarding me and her toys from the young interloper … Continue reading →

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The True Root of the Problem

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Jamie

The last two weekends, Risa and I performed a couple freestyle demos. It’s really been a lot of fun showcasing our routines and trying to create more interest in the sport. I find it’s difficult to describe to people; you … Continue reading →

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When Good Dogs Go Bad

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Jamie

I hate when people say their dog is “bad” or “naughty.” Most of the time, the reason the dog is “bad” is because he behaves like a dog. What a surprise! Unless you train them otherwise, dogs will behave in … Continue reading →

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Breaking Down

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Jamie

After the Pat Hastings seminar concluded several weekends ago, I was left very concerned about Ris’ structure and was worried whether I should allow her to continue in dog sports. Using what I had learned, I felt like Risa was … Continue reading →

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