Since Ginko is pretty much Sofa Captain, homebody, boy about the house, I forget what he is like in public. In a word: Unruly. It’s a good reminder
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Misc. Veterinary Updates
It’s been a LONG couple of days, so I only have energy for some quick medical updates. Here is the latest on Lilly’s health, Ginko’s health, and that
2010 Lilly Wellness Exam
With work and family things, I haven’t had much time to do any training with Lilly lately, but I wanted to share a behavior and health update from
Triple-Decker Saturday
Lilly is famous for resource guarding Tom. She’ll even try to guard him from me. Our behaviorist gave us a plan to undo this icky habit, but Tom
Weekly Training Update (April 23)
Lilly and I began our much-overdue 100% togetherness day on Sunday with a visit to Mom’s place (the assisted living facility). Lilly showed improvement in some areas, but
Dog Behavior Cues and Context
Now that it’s finally feeling at least a little like spring, I’ve noticed one funny thing about visual/auditory cues that get Lilly and Ginko a’ running. The big,
Hunting Season
As the recent snows recede, we’re finding all sorts of signs of animal activity that’s been brewing below. It’s no wonder I’m already having a tough time getting
Real-Time Dog Training: A Rant
Last Friday on Twitter, I posted a Mini-Rant that prompted a few people to ask what on earth had happened. There is NO way to tell that particular
Dog Training: Power or Pride?
Some days, my brain buzzes with larger, more philosophical sides to dog training. In part, this happens because of items I see in dog world news such as
What Dogs Expect
Ginko and Lilly express their expectations differently. The more I ponder yesterday’s Signs Point to Yes, the more I realize that the disparity in their responses to disappointment
