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Welcome to my blog about all things dog. Let’s cozy up over a cuppa’ something and chat about dog training. Did you want cream, sugar, or dog hair in that?
Rally-On!-Line Updated and Back for another 6 weeks
I am making some tweaks to our format based on the things you said you wanted...This session runs from May 9-June 13 Saturdays:Look for a new lesson each week that will include:· Focus on a Skill: including some approaches to training that skill, and a...
When Are 200 Quarters Worth More Than $50…
This isn’t one of those picture arithmetic puzzles multiplying across our Facebook walls. Honestly, I agree that fifty dollars and two hundred quarters are mathematically equivalent. However, as a dog trainer, I deal with relationships—and I promise you that those two...
New Year and a New Website!
Can you smell fresh paint? I’ve updated my website for the New Year! Let me show you around… In Home Puppy Lessons because Welcoming a new puppy has many challenges. Or consider working one-to-one on the performance skills of your choice…
Playing Games with My Students
Games bring imagination into your dog training class, keeps humans upbeat and ensures both dogs and people learn and have fun.
Pups and Pumpkins: In the Aftermath of the Keene NH Pumpkin Fest Riots
The therapy dog visiting program at Keene State College is now in its second year (fall 2014.) In the aftermath of Pumpkin Fest, Loki and six other dogs provided much needed comfort.
Be the Pizza
Glance at the photo to the left. This dog is learning. He is learning through association that grabbing the Pizza box is a great way to get Pizza. Because it's been successful, it's behavior he's likely to repeat. Not only that, I'm willing to bet this dog will not...
Just What are You Rewarding???
The cookie your dog just gobbled up increases the likelihood she will repeat a behavior--the behavior she believes earned the cookie. How do you know which behavior that is? Ensure that you and she are on the same page by paying attention to the timing and placement...
I Didn’t Have Time to Train
“I didn’t have time to train this week.” When I hear a student say this, my brain flashes to a science fiction universe where dogs are kenneled in suspended animation, waiting timelessly until their owners have time to train. Back in the real world, even though my...
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Join Me for a Cup of Coffee & some Doggy Thoughts…
Every two weeks or so, I’ll send you a little bit of news or info about dogs and dog training. Expect to learn about fun games that will make your dog easier to live with, or help you to clean up your training.