Tag Archives: lucas
Review: A Guide to Living With & Training a Fearful Dog
I have been stalking following Debbie Jacobs through her blog, website, and Twitter for a long, long time. I love that she not only is she a positive trainer, she focuses her work on fearful dogs. I had the pleasure … Continue reading
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I wonder what he’s thinking…
What we did last night…
Last night, Emmett and Lucas were bored! I’ve had to work late almost every night this week, and it’s been so hot that we haven’t gotten much walking in either. So at around 8:30 PM, I decided to take them … Continue reading
Nonverbal communication
I chatter to Emmett and Lucas all day long. A lot of what I say to them has created an odd set of routines. For instance, they tend to follow me around the house. So when I’m in the office … Continue reading
Posted in Puppy Love: All about my boys
Tagged emmett, hand signals, lucas, nonverbal communication, Training
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Review: Bella’s Hot/Cold Pain Relief Pack
I’ve been a little MIA this week from the blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other internet spots where I tend to spend my day. Over the weekend, I re-injured a herniated disc in my back, which has made sitting in my … Continue reading
Posted in Products and Reviews
Tagged bella pack, dog arthritis, hip dysplasia, lucas, the whole dog journal
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Puppy love
“The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.” – Konrad Lorenz
Are city dogs happier than suburban dogs?
When we lived in DC, Emmett and Lucas had very busy social lives. They went to the park for 45 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes in the evening. We took them to Petsmart or to friends’ houses for … Continue reading
10 Ways to tire out your dog
Currently, Lucas is one tired dog: And so is Emmett: I love when the boys are this tired because I can get so much work done, but this level of exhaustion is nearly impossible to achieve with two fun-loving, energetic … Continue reading
Posted in Puppy Love: All about my boys
Tagged cady, emmett, exercise, lucas, playdates, Training
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Self-rewarding behaviors: Part 2
As I wrote earlier in the week, we’re having some trouble with self-rewarding behaviors. With Emmett it’s the counter-surfing, and we’re working out the technology to do a little Skype-scare with him. In the meantime, we have a similar, but … Continue reading
Puppy love
Every short dog is bold in the doorway of its own house. –an Irish saying today in honor of St. Patty’s Day!
