To Crate or Not to Crate now that is the question. Actually it is a question many new puppy owners ask. Many professional dog trainers I have talked to have given me a definitive answer of yes. Personally I have never crated my puppies for extended periods of time. But this in … [Read more...] about Puppy Crate Training
Training
Choosing the Right Path for Riley’s Agility Training & Career
The Decision This week I made a very tough decision regarding her agility career and her best interest. The decision was to only compete in the Jumpers (USDAA) or Jumpers with Weaves (AKC). As you may know we have been struggling with the our nemesis the teeter for a very long … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Path for Riley’s Agility Training & Career
Using Your Happy Voice
Are you aware of how you sound when you are training your dog? The reason I ask is that this summer at a dog blogging event I witnessed a fellow blogger scolding her dog for behavior that was a little unruly. And it made me wonder, ' If she is treating her dog this way in public, … [Read more...] about Using Your Happy Voice
Overcoming Fear … and Finding the Love to Compete
A Shih Tzu missing in action, but not really. Looking back through our blog we have always taken a little time off in the fall, but for us this year it came a little early! I would like to tell you that Riley and I have been on a great big adventure, but that isn't true. Since … [Read more...] about Overcoming Fear … and Finding the Love to Compete
Oh Riley, Come On … Shih Tzu Agility Training Frustrations
Last month I wrote about my Agility Training & Frustrations and I would like to tell you that the frustrations have ended, but unfortunately they have not. I have to be honest, after our practice session last friday I was so depressed that I completely forgot that I had … [Read more...] about Oh Riley, Come On … Shih Tzu Agility Training Frustrations