Is your dog ready for Trial day challenges? Routines are comforting, especially to dogs. Dogs can’t comprehend leather-bound day planners or smart phone calendar apps. Dogs learn what to expect from prior experiences. Studies have shown that being able to predict what happens next reduces stress. Routines set future expectations. Consistent routines are especially helpful …
It’s 2012, and we’ve been enjoying Nose Work for a whole year now. Tigger and I both love it. He is good at it, and it’s good for him. Nose Work class brings out the best in Tigger. He has charmed the people in our class by being funny, affectionate, and uncharacteristically sane. It feels …
The big moment arrived: Tigger’s first Nose Work class. Was this a big mistake? Would he have a melt-down? Would I be shamed by the behavior of my dog? It was never my plan. My other dogs had all been emotionally stable. But now I found myself living with dog full of serious issues. His …
A while ago we discussed what makes for a good Nose Work treat. I mentioned a recipe for Tuna Fudge. At the time I hadn’t tried it. So, I got busy. Turns out, these home made tuna treats are not hard to make, and my dog Tigger is a huge fan of the result! Update …
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