Category Archives: Reactivity

Michele Pouliot Seminar Weekend

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Jamie

This past weekend, I had the immense pleasure of attending a 2-day seminar with amazing freestyler and clicker trainer Michele Pouliot. I was fortunate enough to have been present for her learning lecture at Clicker Expo in 2009 (I was … Continue reading →

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Invincibility Cloak

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Jamie

Today was the first of a two-day freestyle seminar with presenter Michele Pouliot. My brain is stuffed and I have learned so much that I didn’t know before or needed a reminder to start doing. I love going to seminars … Continue reading →

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The Appearence of Being Normal

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Jamie

Today there was another pet festival. We have attended this particular one three times. Like all the others we attend, my focus is on working Risa around distractions and helping her become more and more comfortable. It’s the closest I … Continue reading →

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Holy Reactive Dog BAT, Man!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jamie

I’m always looking for new ways to work on Risa’s reactivity. We’ve made amazing strides over the past 4+ years but I know I could always do more. She’s still reactive and I doubt that will ever change. So I’m … Continue reading →

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Lead By Example

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Jamie

On our walk today, Risa and I passed by a lady walking her two dogs. We’ve passed this particular woman before (at least 2 other times). The second time I saw her, she made a point to tell me that … Continue reading →

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