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
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Wordless Wednesday: Get Fit with Your Agility Dogs!
I LOVE agility!! and so do my girls. Its the beginning of January and we are looking forward to a few fun trials this spring. I am not one of those competitors that goes to every trial, every weekend, but we try to take in a few a year. This is how we like to stay in shape! Here … [Read more...] about Wordless Wednesday: Get Fit with Your Agility Dogs!
Black & White Sunday: Katie
So here is my first official resolution for this blog for 2014, use of the iPhone as the official camera of Oh My Shih Tzu! Though I don't know if I will be able to do it! I love my iPhone for quick shots around the house For today's shoot I used the Camera+ app and … [Read more...] about Black & White Sunday: Katie
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…
Pet Blogger Gift Exchange: Faith, Trust, & Foster Pups
I could tell you that this month was completely perfect, but as most of you know, for me it wasn't. But there was one bright shining star in my month and that was when I was paired with Lynn of Faith, Trust, & Foster Pups. Lynn is a volunteer and foster mom for Lucky Dog … [Read more...] about Pet Blogger Gift Exchange: Faith, Trust, & Foster Pups