Monthly Archives: January 2015

This is part of a series I am working on for the local paper.   I am able to expand upon this here and make additions I cannot on a print paper. _______________________________ I was sent a video of a darling … Continue reading →

I am editing and fully reformatting my second book.  It is winter and no way I can get out and take pictures for it, therefore I am doing yet another rewrite – amazing the things I found even after it … Continue reading →

Outstanding trainer, Jean Donaldson’s three questions inspired this challenge that was sent out by John Mc Guigan.  Instead of doing a video, which my readers may not see, I decided to do the challenge in my column.  This piece is … Continue reading →

This is a short piece on desensitizing vs saturating (flooding) to help a dog (or child) get over fears.  It was printed over a year ago in Northern Virginia Today. At the time I am posting this, my daughter is … Continue reading →

Generally I wait until a piece has been published in the paper before sharing on my blog – in this case I blogged the same day I submitted. I have since added a bit to this since publishing in this … Continue reading →

The old, gray, black and white dog lay sleeping in the blueberry bushes at the top of Cadillac Mountain. She, at 11 1/2, had just finished hiking a steep, arduous trail that extended over a mile. No one pushed her; … Continue reading →

Several competitors near me were commenting on how great Rally was for young dogs just getting starting in competitions.  Laid back, no off lead in Novice and you can be more encouraging than in Obedience.  The competitors were starting young … Continue reading →

This is another piece that was originally written for Northern Virginia Today Print Edition.  It is from 2013. ____________________________ When we watch the news, it is easy to Monday Morning Quarterback and assume something should have been done differently.  However, … Continue reading →