Category Archives: Thoughts

But She KNOWS This!

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Jamie

Lately I’ve been working with Risa on her fundamentals. Mainly positions (right-side heel, fronts, behind) and working on her transitions for freestyle. I never really trained those things well since I was in a big hurry to get to the … Continue reading →

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Experienced Teacher

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Jamie

I’ve mentioned before that Risa is my teacher dog. Sometimes I feel like she’s out to teach me everything one could possibly experience with dog ownership! From fearfulness, reactivity, raw feeding, homecooked dog diets, cancer, GI problems, traditional/holistic medicine, chiropractic … Continue reading →

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Risky Business

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Jamie

It’s not news to anyone that I am not a fan of group stays in canine sports. The main reason being that my dog cannot do them. Oh she can do a stay amid distractions. She can even do them … Continue reading →

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Eleven Years Young

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Jamie

Earlier this month, my grinny girl turned 11 years old. That’s pretty hard to believe. Mainly because she doesn’t act her age and people often confuse her for a puppy. 😉 I can’t say I’m complaining about that. I want … Continue reading →

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Work

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Jamie

I’m simply amazed at the transformation I’m seeing already since starting the Get Focused class through Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. I haven’t spent a lot of time working on the exercises; just a couple times a week. Nor have I … Continue reading →

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