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Decking the Halls
One of the best things about the Christmas season is tradition, and every year the Novi Pet Expo kicks it off for us. Even though the pet show happens in mid November (always falling on my birthday weekend), for years … Continue reading
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Be the Change – Freya the German Shepherd
Loki, the dog with ears like the Flying Nun, has a new sister. Freya is a German shepherd that was picked up on a road somewhere. She was thin but obviously a well-bred shepherd, rich red and black in color, … Continue reading
Listening To Your Dog, and the Great Pyrenees Charades
We are all Dog TV. That’s all we are. We are clipping hangnails, checking our phones, sweeping down that elusive cobweb in the bathroom ceiling corner. What is the dog doing? Watching us. Is it any wonder that the cognitive … Continue reading
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Puppy Boot Camp – Klaus GSD – Day 1 – Jumping Up
Klaus is a German shepherd with a jumping habit that is not so cute anymore as he is now able to get to chest level. He started clicker training today and we will begin the process of getting rid of … Continue reading
The Evolution of Loki – From Street Dog To Actor Dog
When he showed up, I guessed Loki to be about ten months old. He had the body of a prize fighter, the lightweight division, wasp-waisted and muscular. He flung himself to the end of the retractable leash and went whirring … Continue reading
Teaching Arthur the German Shepherd to Swim
I grew up in the far north of Michigan, surrounded by inland seas. One favorite activity is taking the dogs swimming. As a kid, I thought most dogs loved to chase sticks and swim and jump in the water. Boy, … Continue reading
Puppy Boot Camp – Arthur GSD and His Fear
A German shepherd is a dog that should not fear anything; least of all little kids. When Arthur came to me about a month ago he was riddled with issues. He was terrified of moving vehicles: Being around them, being … Continue reading
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Puppy Boot Camp – Revisiting the Stay
Sometimes when you take some time off, the puppy will relapse. Such was the case for Dom, now Arthur, who visited the store today and his walking with the cart reminded me of the first day I took him. A … Continue reading
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Puppy Boot Camp Day 19 – GSD Pup Learning to Stay
The saga of Dom, the fearful German shepherd puppy, continued through this morning training session when I decided to introduce the notion of staying put. It isn’t too difficult for most puppies. For the ones who have confidence problems, it … Continue reading
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Puppy Boot Camp Day 14 – Dom GSD – Heeling at the Dog Show!
Dom the German shepherd completed his second week at Boot Camp by visiting the Winter Classic dog show in Novi. The fearful pup greeted people and dogs with a barrage of fierce barking when we arrived, but he quickly saw … Continue reading
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