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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
Fear in Dogs and the Difference Between Teaching and Training
Arthur is a German Shepherd and a social clod. He’s big and clumsy and he wets on the floor when he gets too excited or scared. He will jump on people. He is boisterous and exuberant. Arthur is a year … 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
Posted in dog, dogs, empathy, Newfoundland, training
Tagged behavior, dog, dog training, Newfoundland, puppy, training
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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
The One Thing You Aren’t Doing For Your Dog
Lots of people approach me for help with their dog’s behavioral issues, and it turns out that the one thing most dogs are lacking is enrichment. Continue reading
Posted in border collie, dog, til, training
Tagged border collie, dog, Dogs, Til, training
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Puppy Boot Camp – 6 Month GSD – Proofing the Stay
With a “soft” dog like Arthur, proofing the stay can be a trick because he likes to be right in your pocket. But teaching a reliable stay is a great confidence builder for a worried dog. It is also a … Continue reading
Posted in clicker training, dog, dogs, german shepherd, puppy, training
Tagged clicker, clicker training, dog, Dogs, german shepherd, puppy, puppy training, training
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Puppy Boot Camp – What To Feed A Spooky Pup
Arthur the GSD turned 6 months old on February 7th. I wish I could say he was completely cured. He is doing so much better but he relapses once in awhile. He is still afraid of kids. In the kitchen … Continue reading
Posted in dog, dog food, dogs, empathy, german shepherd, puppy, training
Tagged dog, Dogs, german shepherd, puppy, training
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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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Tagged dog, dog training, Dogs, german shepherd, puppies, puppy, puppy training, training
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