A few nice things that came up recently: Luna has had a lot of points subtracted. She loves the table. But she also loves to run all over the place. A student recently commented that he was a bit distressed about doing “everything wrong.” And while there definitely were Read more…
On Saturday I did a morning training clinic at Jefferson County Fairgrounds and then a fun show for 4-H’ers in the area. Most came with slip collars, a few with head halters, all were pulling on their dogs. Our obedience sessions focused on getting movement together, seeing precise behaviors, and Read more…
Types of class, group or private, type of instruction…. there are a lot of ways to modify the learning experience for students. Types of class: Typically, people know what they want when they’re signing up for classes, and often this is the right option for the student. Agility. Puppy Class. Read more…
I came across this list of “good job” phrases. Not all of them are applicable, but it’s important to remember there is more than the “Very Good!” “Excellent!” “Nice!” and “Great!” that I typically use. One thing I’ve noticed in the last few weeks is that I need to be Read more…
I don’t know if it was because I had an almost normal amount of sleep for the first time in 10 days or if the information from vet conference was finally seeping into my head, or if it was just luck, but class last night was great. All the dogs Read more…
It’s interesting how classes go. Usually there’s a nice balance of skill level and need, both with owners and dogs. But right now it’s not like that. Everyone is at a completely different level. Dogs. And owners. And they all have very different needs. There are more than reasonable frenzied Read more…