Dog Training….Unraveled
Since I’ve posted, mostly because we ushered in the month of April with NINE dogs here. Yes, nine, as in, way too many to keep track of. I survived it, barely, and life is now returning to normal. Well, as normal as it can be when you live with a small but determined animal who […]
Posted on April 11th, 2008 by michelle
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Heehee - my dog cracks me up. Sometimes I am glad I don’t have a yard so I don’t have to teach Dyson that it’s not always appropriate to dig. The canyon is free game - he can dig till his hearts content.
While the rest of the world waits breathlessly for spring to start sharing […]
Posted on March 25th, 2008 by michelle
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This comment was sent in by Jan Carr, and since she actually reads the blog (yay!), I thought it deserved a response
“Re: the bite incident
As you reflect on this incident, in hindsight, was there anything you could have done to ward off this aggressive dog that caused the problem? Also, give your long experience as […]
Posted on March 22nd, 2008 by michelle
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I happened to look down at Jester today and suddenly realized it’s been ten years. Ten years that he has faithfully followed me around, indulging in my every whim, making sure no crumbs are left sad and homeless, dutifully curling up next to me every night under the covers. Ten years. That’s a long time. […]
Posted on March 21st, 2008 by michelle
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So much is changing. My doggies are getting their very own human baby this fall. They are thrilled at the prospect of many days of cheerios getting gleefully tossed in their direction by tiny hands. To my dogs, babies equal lots of good stuff on the floor. Food, toys, more food. Did I mention the […]
Posted on March 21st, 2008 by michelle
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During a lesson I asked about a puppy’s daily routine - reply “Well, she’s in the house all the time except when she’s not.”
Huh?
Posted on March 5th, 2008 by michelle
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This week the Global Pet Expo is in San Diego and HOLY COW IS IT HUGE!! I am working tomorrow for Bamboo products, showing off the fabulous new Furbuster (my dogs will surely be naked by the end of the day), and got to sneak in today and check out some of the goodies. This […]
Posted on February 14th, 2008 by michelle
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I finally got up the nerve to leave the house today - whoppee! - got myself all showered and into my yoga clothes and made my way to a local community center for class. Got my mat, remembered my water, and after only getting a little lost, actually found the place which is conveniently located […]
Posted on January 10th, 2008 by michelle
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All of us who work in any kind of pet rescue often wonder — Who does this? Who just lets their dog run away and doesn’t look for it? Who dumps an old dog who has given their best years off at the pound? Really, who is it who moves and can’t take the dog? […]
Posted on December 24th, 2007 by michelle
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Someone asked me this on the phone today while “interviewing” me. I had to reach for an answer because, yes, I can lead you the whole way through with nothing but treats and praise, but since I had only a couple hours earlier sent home a pup that I had spent two weeks introducing the […]
Posted on November 29th, 2007 by michelle
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