Got a jumping social butterfly of a dog? This simple little trick is a great solution to dogs who jump or are just over excited to see others. Also it's a great solution to keep your dog quiet and under control when you need to take a phone call, check out at the Vet or get a cup of coffee. A … [Read more...]
Dog Trail Trick – On a Rock!
Anyone who hikes with the boys and I are always amazed at some of my dog’s trail tricks, their favorite being “on a rock”. My friend Ann Bond does this with her dogs and when I saw it years ago, a lightbulb went off for me. “What a great focus tool” I thought to myself. At the time I had newly … [Read more...]
Leash Lessons (kinda like life lessons!)
Leash Lessons, kinda like "life lessons", we've all had them. Here's the good, bad and the ugly on different types of dog leashes and my recommendations as a Dog Trainer. A leash for a dog is a love hate relationship for me. I lived in the wilds of Colorado for so long that several of my dogs … [Read more...]
Yes, Your Dog needs a Harness!
A harness, it’s the most important tool in your tool box with your dog. There are so many reasons to have a harness for your dog, let’s get started. Harnesses are safer than a collar; a properly fitted harness will not come off your dog as a collar can. They protect you and your dog. A “no-pull” … [Read more...]
Teach your dog how to have GOOD Experiences
We are what we experience, from how we were parented, the books we read, the movies we watch, the music we listen to, the people we meet, the conversations you engage in. Think about how one conversation with another person can change your course in life, it’s happened to me, I bet to you too. … [Read more...]
Carpe Diem & Life Lessons with Dogs
Merriam Webster dictionary defines Carpe Diem as the enjoyment of the pleasures of the moment without concern for the future I have done many things in my life, worked since I was 13, sometimes I worked non-stop. So the last year and a half, I haven’t worked that much and I’ve traveled all over … [Read more...]
Balancing Life, Travel, Me & Dogs
As humans we try to achieve some sort of balance in life. I’ve been working on this topic my whole life. There have been many times that I have worked way too much. Somehow I always do find time for my dogs, they are so important to me and the daily walks are the key to my and their physical and … [Read more...]
Rollin, rollin, rollin, keep them doggies rollin.
It was one year ago that I woke up in my house in Durango, CO from sleeping on a camp pad, threw all last minute stuff into Minnie the Motorhome, went to the Title office to sign the papers for the sale of my house. Then I drove to Santa Fe, New Mexico to my Mom’s to repack the motorhome and sort my … [Read more...]
What’s up buttercup?
No buttercups, just filling in the blanks of our travels. What have the boys and I been up to? Well a lot and a little. Here are a few things that we did! We spent 5 weeks at my Mom’s house in Santa Fe. The motorhome fits nicely in a snug spot under some aspen trees. I accomplished a lot while … [Read more...]
Does your dog watch TV?
I’ve had 8 dogs in my life and had about 500 dogs stay at my house over the last 6 years (pet sitting). Rarely have I seen a dog watch TV, but some certainly do. It’s a really amusing thing to watch! Cats do it too! It’s always fun to see what our 4 legged friends pay attention to. One of my past … [Read more...]
