Category Archives: Training

Dream On!

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Jamie

I have always loved dogs. Whenever there was a family function or a gathering at a friend’s house, I always spent time with their dogs. I would pet them for hours. I watched any program on TV involving dogs from … Continue reading →

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Tools and Methodology

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Jamie

There has been a lot of talk again regarding certain training tools and methodologies that seem to get everyone’s panties in a twist. Words such as “cruel” and “aversive” get thrown around. People on both sides get upset and the … Continue reading →

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Great Expectations

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Jamie

I should have known better than to expect as much from Risa as I did this weekend. New competition location and we hadn’t even practiced the entire routine. Not to mention we had two routines to do one of which … Continue reading →

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Confessions

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Jamie

I didn’t always like my dog. I always loved her. Her award-winning smile. Her goofy nature. Her velvety-soft coat and too-big-for-her-head ears. I knew she was supposed to be mine. But I didn’t like her right away. In fact, she … Continue reading →

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Lucky Number Seven

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Jamie

Tomorrow is Risa’s 7th Gotcha Day but we celebrated this weekend. We went for a long walk at our favorite place. It’s just a shame it was so hot and yucky out! I stopped by McDonald’s on the way home … Continue reading →

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