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Sometimes it really is about the energy…

First a reminder Tug Toy Caption Contest Ends Saturday 11:59pm (EST)--you should go and enter if you haven't yet!    I was recently reminded about how important energy is when working with dogs.  Now I'm not talking the type of energy a particular famous...

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Having expectations doesn't make the dog suffer…

I am not going to lie, I have very high expectations of my dogs.  I expect them to eliminate in the proper place (outside), to behave in potentially crowded public spaces around people and dogs, to be reliable on-leash and off-leash, to be able to perform in highly...

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Oi…I distract you with a contest!

I've had a bit of a rough day, lots  of personal things going on.. SO... to make myself feel better (and to distract you from not having a blog post) I'm giving away a pre-made tug and two coupon codes for 15% off at the Tugs by Tena Etsy store. How to enter... Below...

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Dogtoberfest….more like brrrr-toberfest

Well, this past Saturday was the event where I was doing some non-frisbee demos.  This was the second annual Dogtoberfest put on by a local organization, CARMAA.  CARMAA is not a rescue in their own right but they are an organization that wants to be a resource for...

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Training a Bulldog Puppy Update!!

I know, I know, I have been a little lazy this week--two photo heavy posts and two shorter (sort of) posts.  Life got a little crazy this week with prepping for Saturday (weather looks less than ideal for the dogs... Rio's gonna have to wear a coat... it's gonna be...

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Review: Spill Proof Suspended Travel Waterbowl

For about two months or so I have been using a spill-proof suspended water bowl in my car for the dogs.  When the weather allows, I love bringing my dogs with me everywhere I go.  They love getting out of the house and I love having some company when I'm out and about...

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Wordless Wednesday

*apparently my wordless Wednesday postgot very messed up and it "saved" without all the photos I put in.. so it's a little late but here's my post...

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Tuesday Timeout

So, I was going to have the pups wear their Steeler Jerseys (our NFL team) during our demo (and with the chilly weather expected I may still have them wear some Steeler gear)... then I wanted to have them in some cute costume... then I was going to have Shayne in a...

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Tricky Week

Well, this week will be devoted to a class graduation and preparing for my nosegames/tricks demos this coming weekend.  It should be a fun but busy weekend.  I'm trying to figure out just what all I'll need to bring with me... and this list is just GROOOWWWING. 2...

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