Today Morning Perimeter Report Good morning, Big Yellow Dog here reporting for perimeter duty. Both the girl dog and I were ready at dawn, but the humans lingered in their sleeping chamber. I suspect they may have been feigning sleep in an attempt to stall the important work of property patrol. I can not...
READ MOREEP 14: Everything about German Shorthair Pointers (GSP’s) in Las Vegas, Nevada
What you’ll learn in this episode: The history of the German Shorthair Pointer The variety of traits that have been bred into GSPs Why GSPs make great family dogs in addition to hunting dogs How some lines of GSPs have different traits than others What to look for in a GSP depending on your...
READ MOREGus: a Small Dog with Big Dog Energy in Arizona
Many years ago, I joined Toastmaster’s International in order to improve my skills and gain confidence as a speaker and communicator. My very first assignment was to introduce myself to the group at our weekly meeting. As I have always suffered from a broad range of interests, skills and experiences, putting together a cohesive...
READ MOREEP 13: Welcoming a New Dog into your Home in Tucson, Arizona
What you’ll learn in this episode: How to prepare to bring in a new, older dog (not a puppy) What to expect when you bring home a new dog What is a check cord and how to use one on the trail How to properly put an e-collar on your dog How to use...
READ MOREEP 12: Learning the Free Range Dog Process in Flagstaff, Arizona
What you’ll learn in this episode: Essential elements of learning how to walk with your dog off-leash Things to anticipate and prepare for before walking your dog off-leash Benefits of using an e-collar to communicate with and locate your dog Making accommodations for each dog based on personality and physical characteristics Importance of establishing...
READ MOREEP 11: That Dane Bar: Bark Park & Brews-Community of Dogs and People in Lake Havasu City, AZ
What you’ll learn in this episode: The joys and struggles involved with intentionally creating a community of dogs along with their owners (a pack!) What exactly is That Dane Bar: Bark Park & Brews? Great Danes: personalities, training, utilizing as dog park monitors “Reading” dogs and their owners to keep the park and the...
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