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Mia on the other hand. Holy Moly. I figured that with the fiance home sleeping she would be ok. Not one bit. She cried and cried waking him up, paced all over the house looking for Otis, and ended up sitting at the front waiting for us to get home. Poor Girl]]> Mia and Otis Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:30:52 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/otis-solo-adventure-t1809.htm#20966 http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/otis-solo-adventure-t1809.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/what-a-morning-t1889.htm Sharyl The dogs and I have the same routine every morning. We get up, I shower & dry my hair and then Molly eats while Diego goes outside. She joins him there when she's done her breakfast. The same routine happened this morning and the dogs were busy barking at birds and the neighbors for the majority of the morning. They do quiet when I tell them to, so I was in and out as well. Then, I can only assume, some a$$hole opened the front gate. I'm not sure who would do such a thing, but I ... Molly and Diego Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:39:34 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/what-a-morning-t1889.htm#21745 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/what-a-morning-t1889.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/keymofrisby-f56/keymo-s-birthday-t1884.htm Keymofrisby Happy Birthday BooBoo He turns 3 today. Last eve I snuggled him a bit and told him about the day he was born. Tonight I'll probably look through his "baby" pictures LOL. Gosh they're small for such a short period of time, I'm glad I have photos to remind me. He was 12lbs the day we took him home and weighs 75 lbs today. That's a LOT of growing ! We first saw him when he was 5 weeks old. He was really not even fully walking yet, just wriggling around on 4 stumpy little legs. ... KeymoFrisby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:53:28 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/keymofrisby-f56/keymo-s-birthday-t1884.htm#21690 http://www.dogsandchats.com/keymofrisby-f56/keymo-s-birthday-t1884.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/molly-s-starting-daycare-t1864.htm Sharyl I went to take a look at the daycare last night and am so very pleased! The lady lives in a pretty uppity neighborhood in Calgary and probably has one of the best lots in the whole city! She backs onto a pretty busy street, but I'd guess her yard is almost a full acre! I was pretty amazed, my dogs were in heaven running around there. I was very comfortable with her and the surroundings. One thing that has turned me off about most daycares in Calgary is that they seem to have way too ... Molly and Diego Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:35:32 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/molly-s-starting-daycare-t1864.htm#21457 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/molly-s-starting-daycare-t1864.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/but-mommy-you-are-so-mean-t1847.htm K8 Dear Mommy: Why cant I chew on your new slippers???? You just leave them out for me to. I know I am suppose to leave it, or drop it when I do pick one up, but why do you end my fun??? Yes I know better and I do as I am told when I pick them up; and yes I still like my favourite ball and Kong but your slippers mommy are so soft. Mommy why do you have be so mean??? Luv Otis Dear Otis: You just cant chew on my slippers thats why. They are not yours. I leave them on the floor ... Mia and Otis Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:51:28 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/but-mommy-you-are-so-mean-t1847.htm#21299 http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/but-mommy-you-are-so-mean-t1847.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/keymofrisby-f56/life-has-been-calm-t1848.htm Keymofrisby Life has been calm with Keymo. Nothing really to blog about. But of COURSE now that I've said that, I've probably set myself up eh? Although, I DO have to say "shedding season has officially begun" in our house! Mother Nature knows Spring has started and has commenced with her plan to feel my dog's ribs under all that fur! It started a week or so ago. Started to find little "fur explosions" on the carpet when Keymo got up. I'd also see little clumps "dangling" ... KeymoFrisby Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:04:24 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/keymofrisby-f56/life-has-been-calm-t1848.htm#21311 http://www.dogsandchats.com/keymofrisby-f56/life-has-been-calm-t1848.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/keymofrisby-f56/keymo-is-learning-boundaries-t1852.htm Keymofrisby Well. Hubby has more confidence in Keymo it appears. He's started many things with no leash on Keymo that I never even thought of trying. I think back to what Brad said "Have faith in your dog". Yeah - gotta post that on the fridge as a reminder! - Hubby is the one who started letting him "hang out" in the back of the open Jeep hatch, while he works on or washes it. Keymo happily hangs out "like one of the boys". - When we return from a walk with Keymo, ... KeymoFrisby Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:00:12 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/keymofrisby-f56/keymo-is-learning-boundaries-t1852.htm#21353 http://www.dogsandchats.com/keymofrisby-f56/keymo-is-learning-boundaries-t1852.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/running-with-the-yotes-t1807.htm tash7 Yep, Rexy tried to run off with the coyotes yesterday. Scary several minutes for me, an exhilirating and wildly fun moment for her I'm sure. I had her off-leash in a wooded area across the river from town. I see coyotes there regularly in the fall and occasionally at other times, but they're generally quite wary and shy. I've only surprised one once. Every other time they watch and wait, and once you notice them, move somewhere else. In all, not a concern. The last time I walked there with ... Rexy Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:45:30 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/running-with-the-yotes-t1807.htm#20952 http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/running-with-the-yotes-t1807.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/science-based-positive-reward-training-where-has-it-really-taken-us-t1836.htm Laurie One of my biggest concerns about many "science" based positive reward based training methods is that it really belittles a dog's intelligence in the long run and starts to look a little lab-rattish to me. My own experience in such classes only strengthened my belief that arming owners with artificial means to train a dog, such as clickers, treats etc may actually interfere with or be used instead of developing that all-important bond and relationship with our canines. While ... Chewy Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:19:09 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/science-based-positive-reward-training-where-has-it-really-taken-us-t1836.htm#21168 http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/science-based-positive-reward-training-where-has-it-really-taken-us-t1836.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/dog-park-visit-molly-the-diva-t1828.htm Sharyl Knowing that Molly needs socialization and is good with other dogs, I took her to the dog park last night for the first time in a long time. Its so weird to see her at the dog park in comparison with Diego. She's a bit antisocial. Doesn't really like to hang out with other dogs... Sniffed a couple and told off a couple of rambunctious pups, but otherwise kept to herself or to me or to sniffing trees. She eventually tried to engage with a pack of little dogs that were running their butts ... Molly and Diego Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:48:10 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/dog-park-visit-molly-the-diva-t1828.htm#21117 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/dog-park-visit-molly-the-diva-t1828.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/hey-are-we-visiting-today-or-what-t1822.htm Laurie We now seem to be in a nice routine with our pet therapy visits. I have to sign in when we arrive and there are often lots of people coming and going. Chewy is already very excited by the time I finish and if I spend too much time chatting with people up front, she starts whining and pulling on the leash. Yesterday, I finally said "So, where do we go first?" and she immediately lead me to the correct door out of several options. Once we're done in one area, I put on my ... Chewy Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:05:03 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/hey-are-we-visiting-today-or-what-t1822.htm#21094 http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/hey-are-we-visiting-today-or-what-t1822.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/looking-smart-t1820.htm Sharyl I have yet to take a photo, but Diego is now fully fitted with a smart looking back pack! Looking forward to heading out for a somewhat 'shorter' walk tonight... He's about 40lbs, so I'm starting off with 2 cans of soup... good starting point or should I give him 2 cans on each side? Anyone else use a backpack? I'm sure looking forward to not having to carry keys, phone, poop/poop bags, water, balls and anything else that seems to get in the way of shorts & tank tops in the summer ... Molly and Diego Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:46:12 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/looking-smart-t1820.htm#21074 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/looking-smart-t1820.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/week-4-and-some-major-brags-t1813.htm Sharyl At the beginning of each class we go through our highs and lows of the week before getting into anything new. Well in the two weeks everyone had their fair share of brags and blow ups. One of my brags was about re-introducing umbilical and how easy it was to walk. She wasn't a big fan of this and was still adamant that I learn to 'loose leash' walk without the umbilical. So fine, I did it in class. My other brag was about my last post of leave it/take it/go get it, which I did get in ... Molly and Diego Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:47:03 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/week-4-and-some-major-brags-t1813.htm#21012 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/week-4-and-some-major-brags-t1813.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/had-so-much-fun-t1798.htm Sharyl So as much as I complain about having to train the dogs separately and how much time it takes, it can be really fun sometimes... Worked with Molly first... Took her about 15 minutes to 'submit' to the exercise that the instructor refuses to call a pin, so I've got alot more work to do with her! Everythign else went really smoothly though, leave it went amazingly well and I kind of did some leave it flooding, surrounded her with treats and wouldn't let her touch any of them. She did really ... Molly and Diego Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:37:54 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/had-so-much-fun-t1798.htm#20876 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/had-so-much-fun-t1798.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/putting-it-altogether-chewy-stop-what-you-re-doing-and-go-get-that-lady-her-scarf-please-t1786.htm Laurie A gorgeous sunny day resulted in us hanging out at the dog park for a couple of hours today. Met up a number of new people and dogs, all of whom got along splendidly. As I was walking along with one fellow while his dog and Chewy were off on a chase, I realized I had lost one of my mitts, likely back quite a ways where I had taken it off to pick up after her. Automatically (now), I bellowed for Chewy to come over to me, and then sent her off to the general vicinity where I was pretty ... Chewy Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:42:14 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/putting-it-altogether-chewy-stop-what-you-re-doing-and-go-get-that-lady-her-scarf-please-t1786.htm#20759 http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/putting-it-altogether-chewy-stop-what-you-re-doing-and-go-get-that-lady-her-scarf-please-t1786.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/i-miss-them-t1789.htm Sharyl I'm not entirely hating the dogs being off of the bed. I'm actually quite loving having my space back and not beind sandwiched into an inhumane shape all night. I do definitely miss snuggles with them sometimes (we do snug on the couch though or I don't think I'd be doing as well with the whole thing)especially now. Diego just left his bed to go sleep with Molly. She, in true Molly fashion immediately left for his bed. Poor buddy... He's the one I never minded up here because he stayed at the ... Molly and Diego Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:09:35 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/i-miss-them-t1789.htm#20812 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/i-miss-them-t1789.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/set-back-no-1-t1785.htm Sharyl So things are still going quite well with training, still noticing little differences in Diego... Molly is definitely pushing back however she can and is a bit more difficult to work with. I've also put my bed back up on the frame so Molly can no longer jump up on my bed at will (she'll try once or twice at night) and if she can't get up there, Diego won't get up there. If he does, he listens to off a lot better than she does! My friends Wade & Matt got a 'new' to them dog. Prinz is ... Molly and Diego Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:25:00 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/set-back-no-1-t1785.htm#20750 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/set-back-no-1-t1785.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/things-to-learn-this-week-or-get-started-on-t1757.htm Laurie The videos Charlie posted have kicked my motivation back into high gear and I've been pondering about where to go from where we're at. One of the things I realized today is that Chewy still doesn't know my name. It was underscored today when I told Chewy to take her little bag of treats to my son so he could give her one (he was in living room). She happily picked up the bag, rushed into the other room and dropped it beside him. After he gave her one, he told her to go take it back to ... Chewy Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:21:12 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/things-to-learn-this-week-or-get-started-on-t1757.htm#20559 http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/things-to-learn-this-week-or-get-started-on-t1757.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/the-domino-affect-of-strategic-socialization-for-fearful-dogs-t1766.htm Laurie Quite a mouthful, I know. But I got thinking about it yesterday when I stopped by the St John's Ambulance office yesterday and took Chewy in with me. She's been there about three times now. It's a very dog friendly office so everyone there usually comes out to say hello and make a fuss over her. However, there weren't many people there yesterday and after enthusiastically greeting the Director (the only one who came out) Chewy trotted off down the hall. I was about to call her back ... Chewy Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:59:18 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/the-domino-affect-of-strategic-socialization-for-fearful-dogs-t1766.htm#20614 http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/the-domino-affect-of-strategic-socialization-for-fearful-dogs-t1766.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/week-3-t1754.htm Sharyl Was a bit disappointed in general with the class as our regular instructor had some business to take care of, so we had the actual instructor that 'designed' the class teaching us. A bit frustrating as of course with different teaching methods and only having a general idea of where we were in class. Still got things done, but it was only Anne Marie and I at class (the other lady couldn't come) and we were both a bit frazzled afterwards. Came to realize something that I've known for awhile, ... Molly and Diego Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:59:36 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/week-3-t1754.htm#20507 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/week-3-t1754.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/my-new-toy-t1745.htm K8 I bought my self a new Nikon DSLR, and I love it. These are some of the first photos I took since I am still learning on how to use it. Otis upclose, I loved how this picture turned out. I think it was the second one I took, Mia pays more attention to the camera Otis trying to sleep Otis gives kisses The boys in my house Mia and Otis Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:36:28 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/my-new-toy-t1745.htm#20453 http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/my-new-toy-t1745.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/one-year-later-t1740.htm tash7 Well, as of Jan 31st, Rexy's been with us for one full year, and boy, has it ever been an interesting one.... Adopting Rexy and working through her issues led me to Brad's forum for more info, and when that was about to disappear, to this forum, both of which have pointed me in a much different direction in terms of caring for my creatures. The information that I found on these forums inspired me to learn more, to question my current ideas, and late last fall, to switch Rexy to raw. It has ... Rexy Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:21:07 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/one-year-later-t1740.htm#20399 http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/one-year-later-t1740.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/poop-popsicles-t1651.htm mistqueen Yep my My Puppy Sugar has decided to that poop popsicles are play toys. i usually clean up my patio deck and the yard that I can get to in the snow poop patrol as I call it every two days. Recently Sugar has thought it fun to pick up the frozen poop to play with. EEEWWWWW! My friend suggested I give my Puppy yogurt plain for a few days that way whenshe goes to pick up the poop it will taste nasty to her. Now mind you she doesn't try to eat it just play with it. Weird eh? She has tons of toys, ... Pepper and Sugar Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:17:27 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/poop-popsicles-t1651.htm#19708 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/poop-popsicles-t1651.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/silly-for-silly-sake-t1744.htm Laurie I often try to throw in a different twist when we're playing just to teach Chewy something new. Tonight I pulled out the two big plastic yogurt and large margarine containers I use to play the shell game. Instead of using her nose to knock over the container that had the ball under it, I've taught her to touch it with her paw. Or send the correct container flying with her paw. Whatever works. The last few times I got her try to put the ball back into the container, which isn't as ... Chewy Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:44:26 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/silly-for-silly-sake-t1744.htm#20439 http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/silly-for-silly-sake-t1744.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/pinning-exercise-update-t1738.htm Sharyl We had a major list of things for homework this week... all of the things from my "week 2" post plus a pinning exercise that she referred to as a 'hold' exercise. Last night was my first attempt, so while Diego was outside playing with his buddy Tristan, I worked with Molly. She's never been pinned, although I can manhandle both of my dogs with ease and without fear of any mouthing etc. She was a bit difficult and did struggle, but submitted fairly easily. She got so quiet and ... Molly and Diego Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:12:38 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/pinning-exercise-update-t1738.htm#20365 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/pinning-exercise-update-t1738.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/our-first-solo-adventure-t1742.htm K8 Mia and Otis go everywhere together. Vets, walks, baths etc. I do take them on small walks by themselves and they seem to be ok. Well poor dogs. Mia had a follow up appointment for her eye today and they didnt like being separated. I have never heard my dogs cry before and Otis, it broke my heart. Mia was a little more shaky at the vets and pancaked her self to the floor more than normal, and Otis well my bedroom wasnt destroyed when I came home, so a good boy he was. I will see ... Mia and Otis Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:46:21 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/our-first-solo-adventure-t1742.htm#20425 http://www.dogsandchats.com/mia-and-otis-f49/our-first-solo-adventure-t1742.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/shadowed-a-therapy-dog-team-t1731.htm Laurie I went to senior's center yesterday to observe another Therapy Dog team in action. Thought it would be helpful to see what others are doing and perhaps get some different ideas. I've noticed that a number of the dogs are now a little more senior themselves, so activities like this give them an important job to do but in a lower key way. They are perfect for places like seniors centers that require very calm and well controlled dogs. The dog was taken around a group of people who were ... Chewy Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:48:59 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/shadowed-a-therapy-dog-team-t1731.htm#20316 http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/shadowed-a-therapy-dog-team-t1731.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/pet-expo-chewy-insisted-on-meeting-someone-t1732.htm Laurie I've been mulling over something Chewy did while we were in our booth at Pet Expo. Still have no answer. Chewy suddenly got fixated on something across and down the way and I assumed she was reacting to the parrots again, so redirected her attention. This happened a few times, so I finally followed her gaze and it was on a booth where two women were seated. Chewy was very determined to go over there so I decided to find out what she was after. Once I headed in that direction, she literally ... Chewy Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:34:11 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/pet-expo-chewy-insisted-on-meeting-someone-t1732.htm#20318 http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/pet-expo-chewy-insisted-on-meeting-someone-t1732.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/1-year-anniversary-feb-1st-2010-pepper-s-special-day-t1716.htm mistqueen 1 year Anniversary Feb 1st, 2010 Pepper's special day. Today is the day I brought Pepper home to her forever home. She was 5 months old, had round worms hence why she was tired and fat. Pepper completed my life and helped me through so much. I took her for shots on Feb 3rd and had her dewormed. We bonded and she makes my heart soar with happiness. She has brought me new friends into my life who make training fun for her and I. Agility, obedience , or just having fun going for walks together. ... Pepper and Sugar Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:37:00 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/1-year-anniversary-feb-1st-2010-pepper-s-special-day-t1716.htm#20270 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/1-year-anniversary-feb-1st-2010-pepper-s-special-day-t1716.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/happy-happy-joy-joy-sugar-and-pepper-update-t1597.htm mistqueen Sugar and Pepper Update: No more messing in the house at night. Nothing worse to waking up to pee and poo in my kitchen. I had to stop free range feeding (having a bowl of kibble out, and they eat when they want). I now have set dinner times for the dogs as well, this helped huge to prevent messes in the house. Having four small dogs in a queen size bed was just nuts. Sugar is still a puppy and is only 7 months old. Dachshunds as you know are one the hardest small breed dogs to house break. ... Pepper and Sugar Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:35:02 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/happy-happy-joy-joy-sugar-and-pepper-update-t1597.htm#19204 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/happy-happy-joy-joy-sugar-and-pepper-update-t1597.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/week-2-t1712.htm Sharyl So this week went better than expected. Alot in part to do with my friend Wade and I running Diego a bit ragged before class... We went to the ball diamond by my house, Wade had a ball and I had a ball... I would throw it and Diego would run, come back drop it and Wade would throw the ball the opposite way. We literally had him going the length of the ball diamond back and forth for probably 10 minutes non stop. Just what he needed! Anyway, class started out pretty mellow with everyone going ... Molly and Diego Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:47:31 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/week-2-t1712.htm#20239 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/week-2-t1712.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/welcome-guest-f48/welcome-guest-t1710.htm LeeLee Welcome to the Dogs and Chats forum! Full forum access requires registration, so feel free to register and have a look around!]]> Welcome Guest! Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:15:48 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/welcome-guest-f48/welcome-guest-t1710.htm#20229 http://www.dogsandchats.com/welcome-guest-f48/welcome-guest-t1710.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/first-blog-test-t1697.htm GreenFireflyGirl
Will see how it goes and create blogs for any active member that wants to post about their pet. Minimum posting needs to be met before I will activate, however....]]> Chewy Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:09:51 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/first-blog-test-t1697.htm#20163 http://www.dogsandchats.com/chewy-f34/first-blog-test-t1697.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/first-class-t1660.htm Sharyl So the much anticipated first class is on tonight at 7:45... No dogs allowed this week, and next week they are all blocked from eachother with temporary walls. Very eager to get there tonight - will definitely update you all with what I'm learning each week! Molly and Diego Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:48:17 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/first-class-t1660.htm#19771 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/first-class-t1660.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/playing-by-the-river-t1626.htm tash7 We finally had a few hours of weak sunshine (after the rain and fog, I'll take what I can get!), so we had to get out and enjoy it. I can't believe how much it has rained here, most of the snow is long-gone. Her crazy "play face". Someone very much needed some lengthy off-leash time today! Leaping wildly through the shallows...Someone forgot to tell Rexy that it's mid-Jan and the river temps are only 3.8C.....crazy dog! Rexy Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:59:31 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/playing-by-the-river-t1626.htm#19507 http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/playing-by-the-river-t1626.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/training-t1634.htm Sharyl This discussion is again making me anxious but excited for the training next week. We are not to bring the dogs to the first session, its just the humans for a learning session on the how's and why's. I am under the understanding that we will be using treats and I'm still not sure how I feel about it, but at this point am willing to try something 'different' because what I'm doing isn't working. I would love to hire a CET as I don't think I've seen a Brad episode dealing with a fear/aggressive ... Molly and Diego Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:45:01 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/training-t1634.htm#19473 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/training-t1634.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/i-m-learning-t1588.htm Sharyl Over the Christmas break, Molly was exhausted ALL of the time and was so well behaved. The behaviour is continuing, so I rewarded her over the break by leaving her out of her kennel on several occassions when I had to step out with the dogs. She's done awesome! Doesn't even meet me at the door because she's sleeping somewhere or another (I shut my bedroom & bathroom door to save toilet paper and her sleeping on the bed). At one point, I had kind of forgotten about things and put her in ... Molly and Diego Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:32:48 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/i-m-learning-t1588.htm#19107 http://www.dogsandchats.com/molly-and-diego-f50/i-m-learning-t1588.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/sugar-is-crate-trained-t1573.htm mistqueen Yeah Sugar is now crate trainer for sleeping at night, no more crying in there and having tempter trantrums thanks to my awesome trainer Jozie. Pepper sleeps with her in there as well. :) Pepper and Sugar Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:59:26 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/sugar-is-crate-trained-t1573.htm#18944 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/sugar-is-crate-trained-t1573.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/doggy-daycare-t1576.htm mistqueen Sugar and Pepper are going to Doggy Daycare with my trainer Jozie starting this Wednesday just for Jan, Feb, March and maybe April. Why? Because they will get tons of playtime and seeing as I can't walk them when it so cold outside this will be good for them and me. If the weather warms up to -10 and highs of +2 etc.. in April they won't go to doggy daycare because I can take them for walks in the evenings after work. I just bought Pepper a snowsuit now to find some warm booties for her. ... Pepper and Sugar Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:30:26 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/doggy-daycare-t1576.htm#18958 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/doggy-daycare-t1576.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/winter-fun-with-rexy-t1566.htm tash7 I went snowshoeing with the mutt, and I had to keep convincing her to dig her "tiger pits" somewhere other than the middle of the trail! The "I'm about to jump in your face" look... Had a hard time getting this one, instant face wash when I dare get this close to her and she is hopped up on snow. Tired dog sleeping off the Christmas fun. Rexy Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:23:27 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/winter-fun-with-rexy-t1566.htm#18798 http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/winter-fun-with-rexy-t1566.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/boarding-t1484.htm mistqueen Do you feel guilty at boarding your dogs? How do you get over that feeling? I have to board Sugar over my holidays because she needs some extra training and having four dogs at home will drive my husband nuts. Sugar is going to my friend Jozie which i feel really good about but it is the first time I'm boarding her so I'm being a worry wart. Pepper we are keeping at home with Raisin and Branna and my husband will take care of those three. We were too afraid of boarding Pepper because I finally ... Pepper and Sugar Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:17:21 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/boarding-t1484.htm#17982 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/boarding-t1484.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/edmonton-dog-forum-t1512.htm mistqueen For those interested there is an Edmonton and surrounding areas Dog Forum I had sent by a friend of mine send me. They are also on Facebook as well. The two links are: FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=109313547471&ref=ts Description: EDMPaws is a public forum open to everyone. EDMPaws ranges in categories from dog health, grooming, training, and even contains free classifieds. EDMPaws offers breeder advertising for those looking for a new puppy and also ... Pepper and Sugar Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:13:42 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/edmonton-dog-forum-t1512.htm#18290 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/edmonton-dog-forum-t1512.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/drop-in-obedience-practice-edmonton-t1273.htm mistqueen Drop-in Obedience Practice Taking obedience classes but need somewhere to practice? Too cold to work your stays outside? Need to add some diversity to your practice regimen but don't know where to go? If you have things you want to practice but don't need an instructor just a place to practice then come and check out our obedience drop-in. Please call if you have any questions or want more information. $10/hour or Ask about our passes Drop-in obedience times: Tuesday-Saturday: ... Pepper and Sugar Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:45:37 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/drop-in-obedience-practice-edmonton-t1273.htm#15469 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/drop-in-obedience-practice-edmonton-t1273.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/dog-sweater-out-of-a-sock-for-little-dogs-t1438.htm mistqueen
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What is one of yours?]]> Pepper and Sugar Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:16:34 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/little-things-that-make-you-hmm-or-smile-t1420.htm#17241 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/little-things-that-make-you-hmm-or-smile-t1420.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/doga-yoga-for-dogs-t1399.htm mistqueen http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_1357_dog-yoga-poses-positions.html http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fitness-Fad-Doga-Yoga-with-Dogs-109648.shtml Has anyone looked into this? It is offered here in Edmonton at a Alternative Vet and Human place. One of the Trainer I know here also has started doing this as well with her dog. On YouTube: Doga - Yoga with your dog. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvPaz84qclU Agility Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/StarlitProduction#p/a/u/0/bo0uVjvcLks http://www.youtube.com/user/StarlitProduction#p/a/u/1/Cx6Abt_VTSc Pepper and Sugar Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:44:12 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/doga-yoga-for-dogs-t1399.htm#17007 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/doga-yoga-for-dogs-t1399.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/happy-birthday-rexy-t1388.htm tash7 Lol, because Rexy is the first pet we've had where we know her actual birthday, we got a little silly today..... Yes, two lit candles in elk liver...MMMMM! Please NOW?!? Sneaking closer.... Showing off the super cool hat... Happy 2nd Birthday Hound! Rexy Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:07:02 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/happy-birthday-rexy-t1388.htm#16890 http://www.dogsandchats.com/rexy-f55/happy-birthday-rexy-t1388.htm http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/obedience-classes-going-well-t1284.htm mistqueen Sugar and Pepper are doing well with their basic puppy obedience classes we are almost finished. I will be signing them up for Basic Dog manner next Stating on November 24th. Sugar will have have to miss a few after being spayed. My fear of larger dogs is subsiding, Pepper's fear is not as great and I correct her if snarls right away and that only shows up if the lift her back end up to smell her or if she wants a toy like a tennis ball. Progress, Progress Yeah Pepper and Sugar. Pepper and Sugar Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:41:12 GMT http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/obedience-classes-going-well-t1284.htm#15562 http://www.dogsandchats.com/pepper-and-sugar-f57/obedience-classes-going-well-t1284.htm