Category Archives: Rally

AH-HA!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jamie

For the past several months, I’ve been working on Risa’s fundamentals. Mainly positions (left side heel, right side heel, and front) and working on focus. These are her main sticking points and the biggest issues I have with her when … 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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Unprepared

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Jamie

I would like a do-over on this weekend. However, since Ctrl + Z only works on my computer, I’ll just have to take it as a life lesson and move forward. I entered Risa in an AKC rally trial. This … 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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