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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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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

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Another week

Another week of dog class is in the books! Shiloh continues to learn and develop in her obedience skills. Seeing if she needs to potty before class, but all she wanted to do was eat the grass. She does get … Continue reading

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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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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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Class continues

I’m happy to report that Asher is still continuing his “education” and gets better and acts more comfortable each week at training class. The “worried” look in his eye is for the most part not there. There are still moments … Continue reading

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Social distancing

We are fortunate to live in the country where we can get outside, walk around and not worry about bumping into anyone during this time of distancing ourselves from others.  We live in a “neighborhood” (on our hill) where we … Continue reading

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Clicker introduction

This past week the puppies got their first introduction to the clicker. I’ve already introduced them to the cheese to make sure they will readily take a treat from my hand. I want to make sure they are willing and … Continue reading

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A peek at the week

For those of you that have been following us a while, you know that a mama dog’s temperature will drop before they whelp (aka give birth). For those of you not familiar with this, here is a blog post I … Continue reading

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