Category Archives: Training

Communication

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jamie

Maybe it’s just because I have a dog who has issues with other dogs, but I’ve noticed that a large majority of dogs have terrible social skills. This frustrates me immensely. I know it frustrates Risa too. There have been … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Trust

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jamie

She put on the breaks and outright refused to move any closer to the poop disposal can. No amount of coaxing or leash pressure would uproot her from that spot. Every time we pass a person in the hallway, she … Continue reading →

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General Thoughts and Resources about Reactivity

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jamie

I know there are a lot of reactive dogs out there and people have varying ways of dealing with their dog’s reactions. For sure, owning a reactive dog is a challenge. It’s embarrassing. You feel like you should be doing … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t We Just Dance?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jamie

“The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” –Samuel Butler Dancing with your dog. … Continue reading →

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Happy 7th Birthday!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jamie

Since Risa is a rescue dog, I don’t know her exact Birthday. She was 2.5 years old when I got her in July 2006, I picked January 10th. It was also my grandfather’s Birthday and I never got to meet … Continue reading →

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