Category Archives: Training

The Bad

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Jamie

Finally, the lightbulb went off. I spoke to several online friends who had experienced similar behaviors with their dogs. One recommended I read Fiesty Fido by Patricia McConnell. I ordered it immediately and started trying to implement some of her … Continue reading →

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The Ugly

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jamie

The other day, I was thinking about all the things I tried over the years to improve Risa’s reactivity around other dogs. Some of the things I tried were ‘ugly’ and I wish I hadn’t done them at all. Others … Continue reading →

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Think For Yourself

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jamie

I know I’ve mentioned this in a previous blog entry, but there are several behaviors I train without verbal cues. The main reason I do this is because I like Risa to be able to think on her own without … Continue reading →

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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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