Category Archives: training

Class continues

Shiloh and I continue with dog class each week. Usually we’re at the fairgrounds for class, but for one session the instructor likes to have class downtown in the city center. This is a small town. I remember when there … Continue reading

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Another student

Last week dog class started again and I signed up for only one class this time. And who is our new student? Why it’s Miss Shiloh! But before class on Thursday, I had a few stops to make. Thankfully, these … Continue reading

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Class continues

Obedience class continues for our two students; Cody and Poppy. Cody does super good with heeling and keeping his eyes on me. In fact, when a dog heels it means to stay in the heeling position next to my left … Continue reading

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The other student

As I mentioned last week, Cody and I started obedience class on Tuesday. The same teacher started a second class on Thursday also, which is her normal schedule. And me, being a glutton for punishment signed up for both nights. … Continue reading

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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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Munch! Chomp! Chew!

I’m sure all new puppy owners are going through the same thing I am with Journey. Chewing. (How could that innocent face get into any trouble?) 😉 He chews on everything! I should say, (it seems) like everything. He has toys, and … Continue reading

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A routine

It’s been about ten days now since the Vikings went home and Journey found himself alone without his friends and playmates. Granted, his mom has recovered from her spay surgery and they sometimes play, but she does like her mom … Continue reading

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Puppy training continues

Puppy training is all-consuming, especially at first. Getting your puppy into a routine takes time. I’m going through the same things that our new puppy owners are. Sometimes Journey fusses, moans and whines when he’s in his puppy pen. Sometimes … Continue reading

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Potty training tips

This is obviously not a complete potting training blog, but just hoping to share some helpful hints in the process of potty training your new puppy. This morning after breakfast, I loaded the pups up in my handy dandy laundry … Continue reading

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Helpful hints

This is an old post but it bears repeating with all the puppies going home soon! Puppy training is an ongoing process. And though we try to give the puppies a good start, it’s ultimately up to the new “paw-rents” … Continue reading

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