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She passed!
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
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Training for the test
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
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
More classes
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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Tagged advanced class, basic obedience, basic obedience class, big dogs, black and tan, Cajsa, Canine Good Citizenship, canine good citizenship test, Canine Good Citizenship training, CGC, Community Canine Good Citizen, Community CGC, dog training, dogs, german shepherd, nursing home, obedience class, rehab facility, town
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The mighty hunter
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
Evening romp!
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
Dogs of Italy
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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Tagged buses, dog, dogs, everywhere, Italy, little dogs, mixed breed dogs, owners, purebred dogs, restaurants, streets, walking
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There was no pomp and circumstance
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
Posted in adults, Cavalier, dog, training
Tagged blenheim, canine good citizenship test, Cavalier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, certificate, CGC prep, dog, dog class, dog obedience, dog park, dog training, Doodle, feed store, graduation, obedience class, Pinewoods Shiloh, rest room, Shiloh, shopping, store, training, training class
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Call me old-fashioned
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
Posted in daily life, dog
Tagged beds, blankets, clean, clothes dryer rack, dogs, dry, fresh air, hang up, laundry, outside, sunshine, towels
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Dog therapy
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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