Category Archives: Training

On The Road To Reality

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jamie

Yesterday I received my copy of Ali Brown’s new DVD, Reactive Dog Classes: On the Road to Reality. I knew it would supplement my reactive dog rehabilitation library well and was very excited to get it. I couldn’t even wait … Continue reading →

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My Worst Nightmare. . .

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Jamie

. . .turned out to be a dream come true. Today was the first day of lure coursing for the year. Unlike last year when we had a rainy spring that delayed the start of coursing until May, this year’s … Continue reading →

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Updated Rally Rules

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Jamie

Starting April 4, AKC is implementing new signs and rules for rally courses. I have known of this change since the end of last year and, quite honestly, was looking forward to it. The main reasons being that 1) I … 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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Curiouser and Curiouser

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jamie

When I first brought Risa home, she was absolutely terrified of people. At the time, we lived on the third floor of an apartment complex. As you might expect, we had to travel the hallways and stairwells fairly frequently. Passing … Continue reading →

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