Rizzo’s Three Different Downs
Rizzo is my first dog that offers the "frog dog" position on her own when relaxing. Traditionally I teach my dogs two different downs, down - which i
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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
Importance of a Mat
I need to confess I am a mat junkie, a mat-o-holic, those of "in dogs" know what I mean. One of the first things I have worked on with Rizzo was go a
When Accidents happen!
So today poor little Rizzo got left at home for way longer then thought due to horrible Chicago traffic. We came home to a flooded crate and a wet pu
Hand Feeding is your Friend
I have decided with Rizzo to try Dr. Ian Dunbar's idea that you don't feed your dog out of a bowl until they have earned it. So how does a do earn a
It’s 47 degrees and raining – What Now?
It's May in Chicago area so that mean a wide range in weather. Yesterday it was 47 degrees and raining, and I had scheduled socialization time - so
You don’t need hours to Socialize a Puppy.
I'm so glad to get a puppy during the spring. She can easily be crated safely in the car while I run around for the day. Today i went to the grocery
