Category Archives: dog

She passed!

Posted on October 1, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

Thursday was our last class day. Or actually it was testing day. We basically went through the exercises that we’d been practicing to see if each dog was competent and steady in each exercise. If so, they passed and earned … Continue reading →

Training for the test

Posted on September 26, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Cajsa went with me to Spokane to deliver puppies on Sunday. I’m trying to get more practice sessions in on her for her upcoming test on Thursday. We practiced a bit of basic obedience … Continue reading →

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Another class

Posted on September 15, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

Cajsa and I went to our second Community CGC class in town on Thursday. We met at our local North 40 with the other class members. The instructor always starts out with a warm-up session of just the basics to … Continue reading →

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More classes

Posted on September 10, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

In the spring our local obedience trainer offers basic obedience classes to prepare dogs and owners for the CGC test. (Canine Good Citizenship certificate) Here is a link from AKC that describes more about it if you need information. https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/ … Continue reading →

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The mighty hunter

Posted on July 24, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

The big dogs are around the farm to protect the little dogs from wild predators, let us know when visitors arrive and also occasionally hunt vermin. Mostly it’s the barn cats that do the hunting (and leaving parts of their … Continue reading →

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Evening romp!

Posted on July 13, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

As I mentioned in another blog post, hubby worked hard to get our whole big yard fenced in. It keeps the big dogs from patrolling the whole neighborhood (guardian dogs like to patrol a huge area if they can) and … Continue reading →

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Dogs of Italy

Posted on July 3, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

One thing I noticed on our trip to Italy is there are dogs everywhere you go. It’s great! They’re all very well mannered and obviously well socialized. They go everywhere with their owners; walking the streets, visiting stores and restaurants, … Continue reading →

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There was no pomp and circumstance

Posted on June 8, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

But we ended Shiloh’s obedience class with a lot of fun and activities just the same! Her last night was more practice to get ready for the CGC (Canine Good Citizenship Test) which will be held later this summer. And … Continue reading →

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Call me old-fashioned

Posted on May 12, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

Yes, I love modern conveniences, but I’m a bit old school too. So this time of year, I love to pop up my outdoor clothes dryer rack. Does it take more time than just throwing the load in the dryer? … Continue reading →

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Dog therapy

Posted on April 5, 2023 by pinewoodcavapoos

My dog therapy classes started again last night. Um, I mean dog obedience. 😉 I enjoy taking a dog through basic obedience and getting out once a week with other dog owners to have a little fun. Our local classes … Continue reading →

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