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Problem Solving – Setting up for Success

So darling Rizzo really prefers to leave with things in her mouth then bring them back. This has been since in the whelping box. I have done this al

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Curly Haired Terrorist vs. Lakeland Terrorist (Terrier)

Curly Haired Terrorist vs. Lakeland Terrorist (Terrier)

We are having the pleasure of watching a clients dog. Bailey is an almost 2 year old Lakeland Terrier, cute as they come. We have watched Bailey a n

Household Manners, Socialization

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Rizzo Learning the “normal” way to use the Stairs

So earlier I posted about Rizzo learning to walk backwards up the stairs. It was taking longer and proved to be more challenging for her then I first

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The Stairs – Video of Backing up the Stairs – Finally!

So I finally had enough time to edit video of Ms. Rizzo learning to go backwards up the stairs. It is if you look at the days it was actually n

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The Stairs – Part 3

Every morning now we are doing a stair session. I am working on both going up them backwards and going up the forward. I'm personally interested in

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Working around outdoor distractions

Last night between my classes I got Rizzo out to train. Normally I have been bringing her into the Nature Center building but last night the weather

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So your new puppy is growling at your son….

So your new puppy is growling at your son....

So you bring home this wonderful new puppy that you have been researching and waiting for for months. Everyone is so excited, until the puppy starts

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Settle on your Mat

During the Go For It! seminar I did take Rizzo out of her crate to work during "mat time". I have not done any formal mat work but I have reinforced

Household Manners, Socialization, Training Tips

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The Formally Scary Suitcase

Here is a video of the second time we interacted with the "scary" suitcase. This is the day after the first time she thought the suitcase was scary. I

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Front Yard Socialization

Sometimes you don't even have to leave your own front yard to work on socialization. It was raining again this week on Wednesday. The landscapers ca

Socialization, Training Tips

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