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Ready, Set, Train!
February 12, 2010
Whenever I teach my dog a new trick I do a little prep work first.
4 Million Lives
January 14, 2010
Last week was a pretty exciting week for me. First, I got to travel, which I really like, especially when it’s to places I’ve never been or really enjoyed the first time. Second, I got to go to New York City, a place that I’ve always wanted to go. Third, I got to meet and celebrate with the 4 millionth …Read more »
Can you teach your dog to read?
December 22, 2009
I am a firm believer that the responsibility for learning falls on the teacher’s shoulders. As a dog trainer, this means that if the dog does not understand, it is the handler’s fault. If, as an instructor, my students do not understand, it is my fault. So you can imagine my joy when my students not only “get it”, but …Read more »
Cat Quirks
December 3, 2009
Every cat has his or her own personality, and with that personality comes entertaining kitty quirks that really make your pet an individual. What are some of the funniest things you’ve seen your cat do? I’ve had a lot of cats in my life, during childhood and now throughout my family and friends. Every cat I’ve ever known has had quirks …Read more »
Kitty Cat Kate
October 29, 2009
Michelle T. – PetSmart Charities, Inc. My cat, Kate, is spoiled, but for good reason. I got Kate on my 19th birthday, during the summer after my freshman year of college. She was born in May under a shed, where two mother cats had litters about a week apart. Kate was part of a litter of four, and there were three …Read more »
Off Leash Bliss - Am I in Heaven?
September 1, 2009
My mom decided it was a brilliant idea to take me from Arizona to Boston via a very small black meshed bag. I wasn't a fan of this idea, but she gave me some tasty purple tablets (aka Childrens Bendryl) which made me sleepy. Before I knew it, I was visiting this place that she calls home. The first night was …Read more »
Caught in a Dusty Rainstorm
July 22, 2009
One of the things you learn when you move from the East Coast to the Desert is that you absolutely have no idea what a real storm is. Sure, growing up we had the occasional Northeast Hurricane or Winter Snowstorm. But, the weatherman gives you days to prepare. Not here in Arizona, you are lucky if you get a 30 second warning …Read more »
Learning to Hula Hoop...?
July 20, 2009
Because it is so hot here in Arizona, tonight is the last night of Agility classes until the Fall. And, with the increasing temperatures we've been avoiding out frisbee sessions as well. I'm concerned about keeping Copley in top notch shape so we can quickly get back to competiton in the fall. To keep her mind active and continue to build …Read more »
Travels with Kitties
December 10, 2009
Michelle T. - PetSmart Charities For most of the past 12 years, Kate has traveled with me to New Mexico for the holidays. In the early years, she would go with me several times a year, but as vacation time got tighter, I started making the other trips by plane, saving my one longer trip for Christmas. Kate doesn’t travel by …Read more »
Getting in the swing of things
November 7, 2009
Well, Chelsea and I are learning so much, maybe its just me. I am trying my best to get out of lazy mode and she is slooooooowwwwwwly getting out of i'm just gonna bite you mode. We went on a long walk today and she wasn't really used to it. We usually just go for very short …Read more »
