Feelings
I’m not taking my need to lose weight seriously enough. I slipped during the last two weeks and bought two of those Edy ice cream barrels. Chocolate peanut butter. I really didn’t even like it. I like Blue Belle. But … Continue reading →
Yearly Archives: 2011
Dudley Tugging
I’ve only had two sessions with working on Dudley’s tugging through click-and-treat, and we’ve gotten further in those two sessions than all the frustrating sessions I had in the last two weeks with Dudley and the Tug It. All he … Continue reading →
Potpourri
Raven’s new collar arrived. She looks lovely in it. Here she is posing with her sister’s tail. My pivot teaching is going along. Raven and Dudley are the subjects for this, my first time at teaching this. I took a … Continue reading →
Pivots and Such
In the midst of hanging tightly onto a new, beefy rope tug yesterday, acting as if I were in control as my innards were being relocated, I made a decision. I would not opt to go any further with training … Continue reading →
Raven’s in the Dog House
Raven really pushed my buttons today. I am training her to do heel the Silvia Trkman way. Or trying anyway. This is my first go at this method, but for Dobies, who are natural crabbers, this seems like an excellent … Continue reading →
Results and Collars
If you supported me and voted for my video, I wanted to thank you. I did get a place in the top five, which really makes me happy. I tied for 3rd place with Slovenia. Two were from the USA, … Continue reading →
Time Sensitive Plea/Talking Dobie Vote
Hi! Could you please help me? It will only take 30 seconds of your time. I entered a video in the Susan Garrett’s Recallers Class contest. (She’s a world class agility competitor for those who aren’t familiar with her.) Anyway, … Continue reading →
Happy St Patty’s Day Part II
First of all, I called the vet’s office and they said Miss Mimi is doing fine, and is still sleeping the anesthesia off. I am thrilled! I can’t wait to have her little rascally self back home and back to … Continue reading →
St Patty’s Day
Today, March 3, is day 20 since Mimi arrived. Time flies! A significant thing happened this morning. Usually, Mimi runs around trying to figure out where she belongs when I dole out meals. But this morning, she flew to her … Continue reading →
My Second GBBC Picture On Site!
I had another bird picture published during the Great Backyard Bird Count. Actually, it was a Birdwatching picture. Here it is! (click on it to see bigger) My Birdwatching Picture Exciting times. Two this year! They won’t pick winners until … Continue reading →