Well who didn't know that?
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YouTube - Dr Karen Overall Acepromazine
Beware this drug. Much better to teach Easy!
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
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ACE awards recognize outstanding canines
Congratulations to Benton and Margo! We are so proud of you. Great work!
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
One day
Every day life can be so challenging. It’s easy to put off working with the dogs, especially when there are no pressing problems, and day to day living is generally without incident. Yes, occasionally Duncan will decide he’s too comfortable on the bed to get up and come when he’s called, knowing full well I’m calling him to get off of my bed and lounge on his own. Yes, Mag will certainly be hesitant to come when she knows it’s raining and I want her to go outside, as she hates to get her feet wet. And yes Bella is limited in her self control behaviors, but over all it’s doable and livable when life’s other demands get in my face and insist on taking priority. I understand all too well how life happens. Still, my patience wears thin today, with those who hire me to help them and help their dogs, yet do nothing between sessions.
Don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for those small percentages of people who offer one excuse after the other for not doing their assignments; the ones who concentrate on what’s wrong. They make the other clients who do some work, even if limited, seem even better! When I listen to them complain yet again about some infraction from the dog or some "issue that the dog has", I go to my happy place and imagine the small successes of those who take baby steps along the path to accomplishment. So I concentrate on the clients who try, however little, those who ask questions, fumble with concepts and trip over leashes, but laugh as we play a less challenging training game until their skills and confidence grow. I hold that laughter and those memories of success dear, as the Excusers recount another justification for believing their dog is stupid, or wrong or bad, tiresome, wicked, possessed or hopeless.
It does matter what you dwell on and it does make a difference to your animal that you believe in them! One day I’ll be able to help those Excusers change their minds, take action and see results. One day I’ll learn enough about how to motivate and communicate and that day I won’t have any percentage of clients offering excuses for why they aren’t ready to move forward. Until that day, I’ll focus on that equally small percentage of people who soak it up like a sponge and take to like a drowning man to a life raft. Those rare people are inspirational and so are their results. I don’t find them often, but regularly, and those people are amazing! They take the information and run with it. If one method doesn’t work for them, they’re ready, willing and able to give the next thing their all. Their enthusiasm is contagious. Their mind set is motivating. And their devotion to their animal is boundless! They make me want to be better. They make me want to be like them. So I’ll concentrate on them, remember them and look forward to meeting them, so that their energy can rub off on me and on the Excusers, who need it most.
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Another story of loyalty, but be careful, it's sad...
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Health of Pedigree Dogs
Anyone considering a purebred dog must have this information
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
It's been a lazy, easy morning and the girls are enjoying a nap after breakfast, ball chasing and general silliness. I think it was the silliness that wore them out! So Moran is sleeping on the bed by the door and Maddie is sacked out behind my desk. I'm just answering emails, getting the schedule for next week settled and thinking about getting dressed for the day. Did I mention it's been a lazy morning?
Friday, September 11, 2009
Maddie and Morgan are staying for a few days and are such a pleasure, they make my heart sing! Here they are on the bed, just as I'm coming in to cuddle while I do some reading. I keep the trundle bed pulled out, so they can get up and down without too much jumping, but it means I have some crawling to do when I come and go.On our walk yesterday morning, we crossed paths with a lady and her two out of control Cocker Spaniels. I saw her coming, so I let the girls know what to expect and that they needed to be Easy. So as the Cockers were approaching, they behaved as expected; lunging, barking, growling, gasping for air...all the typical adrenalized behavior, as they pulled their person down the road. Maddie and Morgan on the other hand, just looked at the Cockers and kept on truckin, minding their own business and controlling themselves perfectly. As the lady and the Cockers were going past, she yelled, "Your dogs are sooo well behaved!" I just smiled and said thank you, but of course my chest puffed out with pride and the girls got big praise, party and treats for doing such good work!
They've been so excellent for their whole stay, that every day I send a big fat blessing to their moms for keeping them on track. They both wait at the door, the gate and the stairs until released; they both walk beautifully on leash and pass dogs, people and obstacles with very little coaching. Since they're new to the neighborhood, all the indoor or behind the fence dogs raise a ruckus when we pass by, but the girls just look at me, get their praise and keep walking. They both do a great job on checking in while we're walking along as well, which I totally love and recognize each time.
Morgan was limping after our first walk...2 miles was too much, so we cut it short and I made an appointment with the chiropractor, but the next day, she was fine, so I took Magique instead.
As I finish up on the computer, M&M are resting at my feet and after I run a couple of errands, we'll get back to cuddling while I finish up a good book. Hope their mom's are having a great time in Panama, cause the girls are enjoying themselves here.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
YouTube - One Great Snark!
YouTube - One Great Snark!
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Here's some excellent body language and on leash greeting video!
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Here's some excellent body language and on leash greeting video!
Friday, September 4, 2009
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