Do you have a dog? If so is your dog a Canine Good Citizen? What You don't know what the CGC test is? Well I'm glad you stopped by today. The Canine Good Citizen (aka CGC) is a test offered by the American Kennel Club. It is a way to reward dogs who have good manners within … [Read more...] about A to Z Challenge: C is for Canine Good Citizen Test
Training
Shih Tzu Training & Tips: Reach for the Clicker
As with many dog owners, my dogs are more than just dogs, they are my family. I get asked all the time how do you do it? No this isn't a SJP movie, and I don't run around the house wearing Manolos . Instead it's Old Navy T-Shirts, jeans and flip flops (yes even in winter!). This … [Read more...] about Shih Tzu Training & Tips: Reach for the Clicker
Shih Tzu Training: Using a Trick to Calm a Fear
When teaching tricks I am usually engaged with my dogs on the floor in each others "space". It is during these times that I believe a trust and bond is being developed between us. As a puppy I trained Riley "touch" & "paw" and these are the two tricks I turn to … [Read more...] about Shih Tzu Training: Using a Trick to Calm a Fear
Thursday Training Hop #1 – I Must Confess…
For a number years I worked as a professional dog trainer. I loved teaching puppy, K-9 Fitness & Canine Good Citizen classes. But teaching 4-5x a week I was so drained when I left my facility I didn't have the energy or passion to work with my own dogs. Unfortunately as my … [Read more...] about Thursday Training Hop #1 – I Must Confess…
Blog the Change for Animals: Training
I almost missed this today... thank you to all my Tribemates participating. As I really didn't know what this was. My passion is training dogs. I happen to live in a county that has the highest euthanasia rate in California. Yes this is very sad. When you go into our … [Read more...] about Blog the Change for Animals: Training