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40 minute meals

Posted on: May 14, 2020 Last updated on: May 14, 2020 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Keeping Tom and Zora entertained is taking a bit of creativity. We walk, we train, and then they dejectedly lie around the office while the humans work. As a consolation for their humans being on the computer for so long,…
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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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a viszla dog sniffs in green grass

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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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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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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brown retriever on a green and yellow teeter totter

Your Dog’s Need and Your Want

Posted on: June 12, 2019 Last updated on: June 12, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 0
Agility (or any competitive dog sport) is generally considered a want.  A human want.  The competition piece of it at least.  Enriched environments and mental activity is a need and want for many dogs, and agility training in generally can…
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black and white corgi with a yellow toy

What Does Your Dog Do for Fun?

Posted on: June 6, 2019 Last updated on: June 6, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 2
What does your dog do for fun?  When left to their own devices, what activities or behaviors does your dog initiate for enjoyment, relaxation, silliness, fun? Why does it matter? I think it matters what our dogs do for fun…
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cat mate timer feeder with 2 doors, 1 door closed and timer set, 2nd door open with red kong toy inside

DIY Automated Puzzle Toy Dispenser

Posted on: May 5, 2019 Last updated on: May 5, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 4
A number of years ago an amazing product came onto the market.  It was one that allowed a user to put into the machine a bunch of stuffed kong puzzle toys, then it would dispense the Kongs on timed intervals…
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Four dogs running together down a trail through the woods

Get Earth Friendly with Your Dog!

Posted on: April 22, 2019 Last updated on: April 22, 2019 Written by: Katrin Comments: 3
It’s Earth day and seems an opportune time to bring up a subject I love chatting with people about: eco or carbon footprints. Footprints are something left behind after you’ve traveled through. So an eco footprint refers to the impact…
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