Category Archives: Reactivity

Give It All You Got

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Jamie

Our last competition left me feeling a bit down on myself. I felt like I’d let Risa down because we hadn’t prepared well enough. While she does enjoy adding her own flair to the routine, she does much better when … Continue reading →

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Tools and Methodology

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Jamie

There has been a lot of talk again regarding certain training tools and methodologies that seem to get everyone’s panties in a twist. Words such as “cruel” and “aversive” get thrown around. People on both sides get upset and the … Continue reading →

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Great Expectations

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Jamie

I should have known better than to expect as much from Risa as I did this weekend. New competition location and we hadn’t even practiced the entire routine. Not to mention we had two routines to do one of which … Continue reading →

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Lucky Number Seven

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Jamie

Tomorrow is Risa’s 7th Gotcha Day but we celebrated this weekend. We went for a long walk at our favorite place. It’s just a shame it was so hot and yucky out! I stopped by McDonald’s on the way home … Continue reading →

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Excellent

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Jamie

When Risa and I started training for rally 6 or so years ago, I never thought we’d get this far. She was never particularly attentive during the exercises and I always joked that maybe I would try rally with her … Continue reading →

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