What you’ll learn in this episode: Knowing when you’ve done enough dog training and letting your dog’s natural abilities and genetics do the rest How living with and connecting with your dog/s is important for them and you Your emotions when training is felt by your dog/s and can connect them to a training...
READ MORESaying Goodbye to a Beloved Dog in Los Alamitos, CA
I first heard this oft-quoted saying from a dear friend and fellow dog lover and trainer and writer, Bill Tarrant. Turns out it was originally written by Sir Walter Scott and goes as follows: “I have sometimes thought of the final cause of dogs having such short lives and I am quite satisfied that...
READ MOREEP 19: On Becoming a Dog Trainer in Patagonia, AZ
What you’ll learn in this episode: What it takes to be a bird dog (hunting dog) trainer Dog packs and what that means to any dog owner The essentialness of living with and connecting with your dogs How easy it is to accidentally make basic dog training mistakes Choosing the best dog breed to...
READ MOREEP 15: Training your own Dog with Ken Sullins, DVM in Phoenix, Arizona
What you’ll learn in this episode: The benefits for you, your dog, and your relationship when you do the training. The importance of considering genetics when choosing a dog to fit your lifestyle. Dog training is challenging and frustrating- but important never to lose your temper with your dog and to have a sense...
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...
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