Category Archives: Dog Sports

Reactivity Can Be Good

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Jamie

This sounds crazy, doesn’t it? With all the whining and complaining I do regarding Risa’s dog reactivity, you’d probably think that I wouldn’t consider such a behavior to have any benefit. But it does. If it weren’t beneficial, it wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Risalphabet Soup

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Jamie

She’s just a shelter mutt. She’s not a breeding dog. Why do you even bother competing with her? It’s not like the titles mean anything. You’re not trying to prove breed-worthiness. Not to mention she’s fearful and dog reactive. Is … Continue reading →

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CAT Dog

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Jamie

Risa and I have been incredibly busy these past few weeks. First the Michele Pouliot seminar. Then trailing in APDT rally. We capped off our super weekends with an AKC Coursing Ability Test. Thankfully, I knew Risa wouldn’t need her … Continue reading →

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Awesome Dog is Awesome

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Jamie

I finally have an answer to one of the questions that’s been plaguing me for a while: Does Risa enjoy rally? After her last AKC competition, I wasn’t sure. I decided to try a new venue to see if trialing … Continue reading →

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The Appearence of Being Normal

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Jamie

Today there was another pet festival. We have attended this particular one three times. Like all the others we attend, my focus is on working Risa around distractions and helping her become more and more comfortable. It’s the closest I … Continue reading →

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