I did it! Officially a T/O!
So excited to step up to the #BragTable! While checking email on my lunch break I found out I am officially a Tester/Observer for Therapy Dogs, INC! Whoohoo! In November of 2013, I drove 2 hours and 75 miles to the closest Tester/Observer so that my dog ( Knox the...
Refocusing on Training
I'm not sure if it's just me, or if every other person that trains dogs as a hobby or as a profession, but I find that I'm a little lazy when it comes to training my own dog. I spend an average of two hours a week at the Watauga Humane Society working with and...
Positive Loose Leash Walking
Before we start: This blog is outlining loose-leash walking, not heeling. The goal of this exercise is to teach your dog to walk politely by your side without pulling. This is not about competition heeling where your dog's entire focus is on you. In this form of...