Documentary - BBC - Pedigree Dogs Exposed Video by bordercollie19 - MySpace Video

This is difficult to watch, but a MUST SEE if you're thinking about purchasing a pure breed dog.


Documentary - BBC - Pedigree Dogs Exposed Video by bordercollie19 - MySpace Video

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Tootsie went home

I found myself tearing up when I dropped off Tootsie at her home earlier today. She's such a sweet girl, I'll miss seeing her beautiful face looking up at me...ah but at least I'll see her a few more times as I get to work with her people to catch them up with her!

Shake, Focus and Rollover

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhQ_BZyfjzQ&feature=email

This is an odd way to get it here, but I've tried uploading this video many times, without success, so click on the link above to watch.
This is Tootsie, learning Eye Contact, Extended Eye Contact, Shake and Rollover

The Soul less Michael Vick

This article was is so well written I had to share. The information about how Vick and his henchmen enjoyed themselves as they tortured to death the dogs in their care only confirms that this man can have no soul, for what human could enjoy inflicting this type of torture?
http://cynography.blogspot.com/2009/08/no-second-chance.html

More of Tootsie

So we're taking a break and I pull out the Flip Camera, which I've never used and I start to video the potty break in the yard. Then I have the chance to practice the "Call to Come" and Tootsie decides she's not interested! My timing was off because I was concerned about the footage, but basically I left her when she decided not to come. I went inside and had a party...yippee, yahoo, excellent, etc, for 30 seconds on the other side of the door. She was waiting when I opened the door and I asked for "Here" again...which she did right away. The last part is one more opportunity to come from a distance and you can see what a difference that party made eh?

Second chance?

I do believe in second chances, absolutely, I do! However, in my opinion, Vick is neither sorry for nor has he accepted responsibility for his murder and torture of innocent animals. This article is a well written response to the 60 Minutes pseudo interview with Vick
http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Vick-continues-to-dodge-responsibility-for-killing-dogs-in-60-Minutes-interview

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Tootsie Learns Get It and Leave It

I have had a difficult time with putting myself on video...Lord I'm fat! But the dogs deserve to be seen so this is for Tootsie and for all those times I've refrained from showing the work. If it's the energy and intent that counts, then you'll see what great work Tootsie is doing and I'll be irrelevant eh?

taking a break from Easy

Just taking a break and teaching the names of some nearby objects.
The cameras not set up right, but I'm not dressed, hairs not combed and I'm not there for me anyway...it's all about the Tootsie pup learning to use that brain!

Tootsie gets Easy

Tootsie is learning the concept of relaxation. It's about Self control Not domination and submission. This is just the beginning of the process and later she'll be allowed to choose the position as well as learning how to maintain Self Control when presented with stimulus. This process took about 15 minutes and was edited down.

What a great story!

Ahhh! I love this story. It made my heart sing, so hopefully you'll like it.

http://www.pawnation.com/2009/08/11/lost-and-found-dog-saves-life-of-boy-with-down-syndrome/?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl1|link3|http://www.pawnation.com/2009/08/11/lost-and-found-dog-saves-life-of-boy-with-down-syndrome/

Tootsie and Lola at recess

Just like eating dessert first, I post the dogs at play before I get around to posting the lessons. Go figure!

Tootsie's adventures

Tootsie has come to Camp Beastie for a visit and to learn some basic communication skills. She is a 7 month old miniature Labradoodle...did you know they were breeding Labdoodles down? She's my 4th one in 2 months, so they must be getting popular, eh?

Anyway, Tootsie is a real cutie, very smart, loving and willing to work. She's starting to settle in nicely. She had a hard time resting on Saturday night and we all got very little sleep that night. So Duncan, Lola, Tootsie and I needed a nap on Sunday. Anyway after a day of hanging out with all of us, she's ready to start to work.

Here are a few pictures of her playing with Duncan and Lola yesterday.