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 MORESharing the Same World as your Dog in St. Augustine, Florida
I see lots of different types of dogs in my training sessions. I often have a very brief window of time available to interact with and assess those dogs. The trick is to find a way to communicate effectively with each individual dog. Out of necessity, I have found an approach that works well...
READ MOREEP 6: Talking Border Collies- Instinct and Talent in Ogden Valley, UT
What you’ll learn about Border Collies and the role genetics and instinct play in dog species: Border Collies are herding dogs that require exercise and training Working dogs require obedience training, exercise, and brain stimulation Connections with their “person” are vital to their lives Early training begins very young and develops essential bonding to...
READ MORE