Category Archives: Reactivity

Focus on the Do

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jamie

I feel bad for some dogs when I’m out walking Risa. While I’m stuffing her full of treats and praising her to the heavens when we pass another dog, those other dogs aren’t always so lucky. Oftentimes, I hear their … Continue reading →

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Small Steps

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jamie

When living with a fearful or reactive dog, training is all about small steps. You have to pay attention to and celebrate the minor successes. There aren’t likely to be any major accomplishments at first. In fact, the only way … Continue reading →

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Re-Evaluating

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jamie

This past weekend Risa and I trialed in rally again. I’ve really started to get into rally; something I wasn’t sure we’d ever click with. Not to mention there have been enough trials close by that it’s been easy to … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Lying

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Jamie

I think people are starting to think I’m a liar. I’m honest with everyone about my dog’s issues. It’s only fair they’re warned and prepared. Not to mention it often explains some of her strange quirks and weird things that … Continue reading →

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Trialing with a Reactive Dog

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Jamie

Choosing to trial with a reactive dog is a difficult decision. There are a lot of factors that must be weighed. After all, each dog is an individual. Not all reactive dogs are so bad that they cannot successfully trial. … Continue reading →

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