Category Archives: Reactivity

Trust Me

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jamie

We started our new rally class. This one encompasses all the levels whereas the prior class was just AKC novice level. I was really looking forward to it as I do with all classes Risa and I sign up for. … Continue reading →

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Mick Jagger Was Right

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Jamie

I wanted a dog I could take with me everywhere. I wanted an agility partner that I could tear up the course with. I wanted a dog who hung on my every word. I wanted a companion to cuddle with … Continue reading →

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Constant Vigilance!

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Jamie

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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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