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Something Wagging Train Your Dog Challenge- Avian Style

By dawn, on January 10th, 2012% Copyright © 2011 afFURmation

January is National Train Your Dog Month so Pamela at Something Wagging This Way Comes put together a Train Your Dog Challenge. I decided I would join in with my bird, Eco. Yes, you heard right, my bird.  Pamela opened up the challenge to any species so I figured it was time . . . → Read More: Something Wagging Train Your Dog Challenge- Avian Style

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Making Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your Cat

By dawn, on September 18th, 2011% Copyright © 2011 afFURmation

Imagine- you’re checking another item off you’re to do list for the the day- your afternoon nap- when your human grabs you, sticks you into this box and puts you in the car. After a bumpy ride, you’re taken out and into a building where you hear, but can’t see dogs barking, cats meowing and . . . → Read More: Making Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your Cat

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Trick Training Update- Spin

By dawn, on January 10th, 2011% Copyright © 2011 afFURmation

I was able to get a couple of training sessions in over the weekend. I did get some video and will post them hopefully tomorrow, but thought I would post how things are going.

Havoc- I had decided I would use a lure to train Havoc spin. I hold the treat in my hand and . . . → Read More: Trick Training Update- Spin

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Dog Trick Training Challenge-Trick 1

By dawn, on January 7th, 2011% Copyright © 2011 afFURmation

And our first trick we are going to work on is-

Spin!

I am going to work on this with 2 of my dogs.

Havoc I’ll teach by luring-where I move the treat so he moves in a circle as he follows it.

Mellie I am going to teach by capturing movements with the clicker . . . → Read More: Dog Trick Training Challenge-Trick 1

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Retractable leashes

By dawn, on August 12th, 2007% Copyright © 2011 afFURmation

I am not a big fan of retractable leashes. Never have been, never will. I just see too many people letting their dogs wonder all over the place, getting in other people’s way, other dogs’ faces or just in places they shouldn’t be. I know. It’s not the leash, it’s the human on the . . . → Read More: Retractable leashes

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