The One About Drugs

The One About Drugs

Chance had a pretty successful training walk today. There were less dogs out than usual (because…pandemic), so that helped. The only one she really barked at was a neighbor’s Pug that came out of their backyard already barking its head off, and yet Chance gave it up...
The One About COVID-19

The One About COVID-19

There’s no doubt about it…these are crazy times! I’ve been working from home for over three weeks. Yes, I actually have a day job and am therefore one of the fortunate ones to remain employed during this lockdown. Normally able to accept dog training clients only on...
The One About Love

The One About Love

Cinnamon was a first time dam. At some point, probably when she was exhausted from nursing her 7 pups, she bit 3 of them. One pup had it worst, they said. Knowing my luck I immediately assumed it was the one I had secretly chosen within minutes from them being born....
The One About Drugs

The One About Pretending It Never Happened

This week I’ve caught myself giving the same advice to at least 3 clients. Two of them hired me because of Potty Training issues (both have young adult dogs which means it’s a little late in the game but certainly not impossible; both in multiple-dog households)....
The One About COVID-19

The One About Not Being Able to Say Goodbye

Last week my clients gave up a pup they’ve had for just a bit over a month. It was a Yorkie that had no issues. Even its puppy-ness was nothing hard to handle. This week another client is giving up a JRT rescue with C-OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). I detected it...
The One About Love

The One About Old Dogs and New Tricks

“My Chihuahua is 9 and he’s been mine the whole time. Is it true about teaching old dogs new tricks???” emailed Michael who, along with Besos, starts training with me this weekend. That’s a very good question. If I had a Dollar for each time I’ve been asked...