Bullmastiff & Rat Terrier Stalk Snow Bunny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HII27KmAZ9E I do not let Iggy hunt, so it is rare I get to see him stalk prey like this. It is fascinating to watch him notice the snow bunny from 100 yards away, and then circle around so he comes up next to it instead of from the front. Frankie only approaches once Iggy … Continue reading Bullmastiff & Rat Terrier Stalk Snow Bunny
The Gift of a Dog is No Gift at All.
Dogs are not hobbies or toys to be discarded as our interests and lifestyles change; they are living creatures with thoughts and emotions. If you, the parent, really, really want a dog, and want to share the experience of being a loving and responsible pet guardian with your child, then please, get a dog! Bring … Continue reading The Gift of a Dog is No Gift at All.
Best Friends, Yeah.
Experimenting with FB Video.
Tails-a-Wagging: How to Enter the Building.
I made this video for Bellingham's premier doggie daycare and training facility, Tails-a-Wagging. The general concept is a good one to consider for all buildings -- if the dog enters the building in an appropriate way, they have a better chance of behaving well once in the building. Note that it is not essential for … Continue reading Tails-a-Wagging: How to Enter the Building.
Stay Workshop Notes
I facilitated a one-hour workshop last night on teaching dogs a reliable stay. These are notes from the workshop handout. This blog has several videos that show the results (Wait vs Stay, I Found My Best Friend in the Dog Pound, and others). I hope this is helpful. Stay Workshop Notes As with all training, … Continue reading Stay Workshop Notes
I Found My Best Friend in the Dog Pound
I was just messing around with the dogs and fidgeting with the new video camera (still getting used to some of the buttons). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRUxisOQyJw
Meet Lilly…
Tails-a-Wagging Small Dog Circus Video
If it seems as though the people and dogs both are having a wonderful time, that is because we are! Training should be fun and playful for human and dog, alike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC7Goa4TCzc
The Feats of LOOUNCH, All-American Bull Terrier!
It is the nature of alien abductions that one feels confused for an indeterminate time after being returned to Earth. It should not be surprising, then, that it is not clear if LOOUNCH is immortal, or a time traveler. Perhaps there is little difference. Whatever the case, or the reason, there can be no arguing … Continue reading The Feats of LOOUNCH, All-American Bull Terrier!
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