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Happy 10 to Tom!

Posted on: October 16, 2019 Last updated on: October 16, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 2
I don’t know about you but I find it both very heart warming and very nerve wrecking when a dog reaches double digits.  Tom has now officially hit the big 1 0 and as the vet mentioned at his last…
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black and white corgi sits on a wood deck wearing a yellow collar

Practice saying, “No.”

Posted on: September 20, 2019 Last updated on: September 20, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 6
What phrase have I said more than any other phrase in the past week? “No, but thank you so much for asking!” Can anyone guess the question my response is answering? If you guessed, “Can I pet your dog?” You’re…
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Scents of the Season

Posted on: September 6, 2019 Last updated on: September 6, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 5
If any kind of weather is timed to remind that fall is right around the corner, the weather we’ve had here this week is it.  Cooler, breezy, and full of smells the dogs are enthralled by. Often season changes prompt…
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close up of a smiling corgi face with a tan round toy at her feet

Happy 5!

Posted on: August 10, 2019 Last updated on: August 9, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 3
Happy 5th Birthday, Zora! She had a good birthday week with fun walks, friends, snacks and a stuffed octopus nearly as big as her!  Here’s hoping for a year where it’s really fun to be 5!
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black retriever guide dog standing on grass

What’s It Like to be a Service Dog?

Posted on: August 9, 2019 Last updated on: August 9, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 2
Many times when people think about the job of a service dog, their focus is, understandably, on the needs of the person with disability.  What many folks don’t consider, initially, is what it’s like for a dog to be a…
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Young puppy walking down a path

The Magic of Space & Time

Posted on: August 1, 2019 Last updated on: August 1, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 4
Frequently, it feels, we are all so often rushing, rushing, rushing.  And with that rushing, putting pressure on those around us, including our dogs, to hurry up and be who we need them to be.  We give small credit to…
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bernese mountain dog is pet on the head

Do You Train Service Dogs?

Posted on: July 27, 2019 Last updated on: August 9, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Every so often I’ll receive an inquiry from a person about whether or not Maplewood Dog will help them train their service dog.  To begin, let’s start with a few clarifying definitions: Service Animal:  In the USA, a service animal…
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Bassett hound sniffs in the dirt

“Get It” vs “Find It” cues

Posted on: July 21, 2019 Last updated on: July 21, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
“Get It” and “Find It” cues can be incredibly helpful for teaching dogs about when a reward is coming and how it will be delivered.  Differentiating between the two types of cues, also gives your dog a wealth of information…
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Flat-Coated Retriever running over the top of the a-frame

Into the Abyss

Posted on: July 19, 2019 Last updated on: July 19, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 2
Imagine you’re on a hike with a friend. It’s your first time on this mountain. You and your friend are hiking along and the trail now brings you to a cliff. Your friend keeps walking toward it, you slow down…
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line of handlers and dogs with their regional awards

Agility Trial Recap: NADAC Northeast Regionals 2019

Posted on: July 11, 2019 Last updated on: July 11, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 4
Over the 4th of July holiday weekend we competed in the 2019 NADAC Northeast Regionals event.  Regional events are hosted once per year in the various regions (as designated by NADAC) of the country.  Each year clubs that wish to…
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