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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...
read moreHaving 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...
read moreWordless Wednesday
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read moreOi…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...
read moreDogtoberfest….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...
read moreTraining 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...
read moreReview: 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...
read moreWordless 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...
read moreTuesday 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...
read moreTricky 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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