by Crystal | Nov 8, 2020 | Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
I’m getting a puppy y’all. I have the number of dogs I have! It’s fine! We’re fine! But I now have just a few weeks left to prepare for said puppy. Having multiple dogs definitely creates new challenges, that I did not have when I brought Cargo home a few...
by Crystal | Oct 25, 2020 | Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
I have seen quite a few dogs recently who are not living up to their potential. They are loved by their people and well cared for, but they need more. This is usually when well meaning people in the animal industry say “oh, your dog needs a job.” You are...
by Crystal | Oct 12, 2020 | adoption, Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
Toad has been home for 3 months. This is usually when new dog has settled into the new routine and into your family. At least that’s what the rescue groups tell you. We are still learning things about this guy everyday. As his new guardian, it is my...
by Crystal | Sep 27, 2020 | Behavior Modification, Enrichment, training
Welcome Home One of the joys of bringing home an adult dog comes when they begin to unpack. After 8 weeks, Toad is unpacking his bags. Apparently, he was allowed to play with the garden hose in his last home. This is one of those things I don’t allow because of...
by Crystal | Aug 30, 2020 | Behavior Modification, Enrichment, nature, training
Some of you know I just brought home a fourth dog. Yes, I currently have 250 pounds of dog in my house. That number will be a little lower once Toad looses some weight. Poor Fat Fat. How do we make this work, and how do we keep the peace? I am going to give you the...
by Crystal | Aug 17, 2020 | Behavior Modification, training
I am currently taking an online class to teach Cargo how to formally heel. We may or may not do any obedience work, but I am a huge nerd and enjoy training my dogs. This particular class is a 3 session in depth into the details and small particles of the heeling...
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