Another start of another New Year. Another time to reflect, reevaluate and regroup. Another time that can either dissuade us into a coma, for all the things we did not accomplish. Or, a retrospective realization that we, ultimately, are not in control of our lives. Whether we believe […]
Dog owners often struggle with diverting their dog’s attention away from unwanted distractions. Many have difficulty getting their dog’s attention, period. Although this is a sign of deeper relationship and training issues, there are simple, fun ways to get your dog’s attention that will cost you only time and […]
I know, I know. It’s been too long since our last update on Hanani’s progress. We have been busy! Too, every time I gathered my thoughts to sit and write to you something significant changed. Now we are at a point where I can take a breath and […]
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Repetition. Ah, that wondrous turn of events that does not turn effortlessly on its own. Like building a skyscraper, there are seemingly little, repetitive needs that create a foundation upon which such structure can be sustained. Much the same in training dogs. Even once that foundation is set […]
In setting goals we must periodically reevaluate where we are, where we are going, as well as what are the best steps to get us there. The same applies (or ought to!) in training our pooches. Earlier this year we set goals of getting Hanani ready for the […]
When it comes to working with dogs, there are many things that take time. Often, lots of time. Additionally, since I started training dogs at 13 things have changed! I have had to relearn a few things along this journey to get Hanani where she needs to be. […]
Okay, let me first tell you–YES. Emphatically, and un-apologetically, I use the phrase “Find Boo” in training Hanani. “Boo”, for us, refers to human blood, body fluids, bone, both ancient and fresh. Not that I have any fresh bones, per say, as my serial killer friends are no […]
Even though there has been much time focused on Hanani, especially with her Reform School endeavors, allow me to show you an indirect consequence of this intense training. As I have worked this daring Dutchie, pushing her beyond her limits at times, Mia wanders around and actually “helps”–if […]
Thanx again to several fine folks that contributed to get Hanani started in “reform school” 🙂 She has been doing well and we work at least 3-4 hours a day–which is why I have neglected posting this update for a while. Sorry about that! But I now have […]
