Category Archives: Thoughts

Not Fit for Competition

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Jamie

I had the pleasure of attending a seminar on structure this weekend with Pat Hastings. I find structure fascinating and I’ve always wanted to learn more about how a dog is put together and how that affects the dog’s movement. … Continue reading →

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6 Year Anniversary

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Jamie

I think there was a mistake. I was a completely inexperienced dog owner with big dreams for her first dog. I wanted to be able to take her anywhere with me. I wanted to compete in agility and other dog … Continue reading →

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I Wanna Talk About Me

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Jamie

For better or worse, you are an integral part of the picture when it comes to how your dog behaves. I’m not just talking about how you need to train your dog and build a relationship with your dog. In … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jamie

Most people have fond memories of their dogs in their youth. They look back at photos of fuzzy puppies with their whole lives ahead of them overflowing with potential. They remember the playfulness and joy of shaping that young life. … Continue reading →

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Masterpiece

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jamie

It’s often said dog training is an art as much as it’s a science. Coming from an artistic background, I can’t help but agree. The same things that allow someone to create a beautiful piece of artwork are very similar … Continue reading →

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