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Blog (page 35)

"I don't think my dog is very bright…"

Posted on: April 30, 2016 Last updated on: April 30, 2016 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Oddly enough in my line of work as a behavior consultant, I’d hear that line from a new client during our initial consultation fairly often.  And it always puzzled me.  My canned response over the years became, “Oh no, I…
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Backyard Ducks vs Chickens

Posted on: April 28, 2016 Last updated on: April 28, 2016 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
The Quack Quacks are now 4.5 weeks old and some of them are even starting to Quack!  instead of baby duckling peep PEEP!  Their duckling yellow down is quickly shifting to white adult feathers, and their black down to adult…
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It's International Guide Dog Day!

Posted on: April 27, 2016 Last updated on: April 27, 2016 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Have you hugged your guide dog today? Check out the Guide Dog Foundation for more information (they are always looking for new puppy raisers….)
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The Overtired Dog

Posted on: April 24, 2016 Last updated on: April 24, 2016 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Some dogs (generally adults) are really good at self regulating and getting the sleep they really require to stay mentally fresh and with good stress tolerances and coping skills.  Others not so much. This is a topic I frequently found…
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When it all clicks

Posted on: April 24, 2016 Last updated on: April 24, 2016 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
This morning, I set the most recent NADAC VT (video tape) jumpers course to run.  This is just our 2nd time running an Open level jumpers course to submit for the VT program. (1)  And it was glorious.  Smooth and…
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Of Dogs & Ducks or Our 1st attempts at 'herding'

Posted on: April 20, 2016 Last updated on: April 20, 2016 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
or better known as “How to stress my dog out.”  Ugh, while yes the ducks did safely make it into their basement sleeping quarters.  And yes, my dog is insanely tolerant and trusting, I mean if I were her I…
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Fun with Red Ball

Posted on: April 18, 2016 Last updated on: April 18, 2016 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
When we play with most toys, my dogs get a lot of choice on directing the game.  That said, in this video, Zora was obliging me because I essentially begged her to play with Redball.  LOL.  She had started the…
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The Duck Herd

Posted on: April 18, 2016 Last updated on: April 18, 2016 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
The ducks are now 3weeks old and really REALLY enjoying their big outdoor pen.  I enjoy how the weather has been cooperating (meaning warm enough) so they can be outside for most of the day, only having to come back…
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Reminiscing

Posted on: April 17, 2016 Last updated on: April 17, 2016 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Yesterday we competed at the ACT-Up Agility NADAC trial.  My 2nd trial in nearly 5 years and Zora’s 2nd trial ever.  It was great.  We Qed in 5 of the 7 runs, finished 2 Superior Novice Titles, and found some…
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Honesty on the Agility Course

Posted on: April 12, 2016 Last updated on: April 12, 2016 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
The past couple of weeks, as Zora gets closer to earning her Novice Superior titles and thereby moving up into the Open classes, I’ve been pushing her skills at a distance more in prep for my eventual agility goals with…
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