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After yesterday's post, I got to thinking about just how far Shayne has come over the years. I can certainly see the changes she's made even recently but I sometimes overlook just how far she has come since day one. It absolutely leaves me feeling warm and fuzzy...

I don't know Shayne's birthday... when I adopted her in the end of June, they said she was between 9 and 10 months old. So I've always estimated her birthday as around the middle of September (it works out since it seems many of my friends, family, and other pets seem...

I am sorry for the lack of blog posts the last few days. After nearly 5 years, my laptop died. I have been stuck using a phone and a borrowed iPad to answer emails and stay semi-connected to the world since Saturday. Well, I finally got my new laptop up and running...

I know I talk an awful lot about the CGC (canine good citizen) title/test but I wanted to share another program that I think, once it becomes more well known, will actually be my preference. The APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) came out with a program about a...

One of the best ways to improve the efficiency of your training is to really work on getting 'clean clicks'. Clean clicks are properly timed and are done in a way that the dog is ONLY getting information from the click not from your hand entering the treat pouch...

First, a piece of business: Registration for my Mind Your Manners Class will CLOSE tomorrow!! If you would like more information on the Mind Your Manners Class, you can read this blog post from a few weeks ago. If you would like a registration form, please email me at...

The other day I went to a big-box pet store to use a gift card I had been given. I had no idea what I was going to get. I figured I'd load up on a few plush toys since this particular store doesn't carry food I use. I brought Shayne along and she worked BEAUTIFULLY in...