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Dog 101

March 22, 2010 By konastouch

back to school

We welcome spring, the flowers are blooming, the trees are going green and of course mother nature is everywhere. The puppies are here and the neighborhoods are buzzing, or barking to be more precise. There are cute little puppies, young shelter dogs and every once in a while an adopted senior. So, if you’re getting […]

Filed Under: Puppies, Shelter Dogs Tagged With: Puppies, selecting a dog, Shelter Dogs

Just a Few Ounces

March 13, 2010 By konastouch

Beagle gets busy

We had the dogs to the vet yesterday and Lhotse’ lost four ounces. We were thrilled. That may not seem like a big deal, but when you’re dealing with a seventeen-pound dog, four ounces is great. It’s always been important to me to keep the dogs thin and therefore able to exercise. It’s about both […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Weight Tagged With: dog ideal weight, winter weight

Sorrow Passes

March 9, 2010 By konastouch

Bo

Sunday went by quietly in my house. It has been quite busy around here lately. I have been recovering from spinal surgery. My elderly father had a fall and has been in hospitals, rehab and critical care facilities for the last six weeks and that has brought an onslaught of family staying here. The fact […]

Filed Under: Loss Tagged With: death of a pet

Cabin Fever

February 12, 2010 By konastouch

Cabin Fever

The mid-Atlantic area has been pummeled with 40 inches of snow. Many times this week I’ve had conversations with clients and friends about the lack of activity their dogs are having in Chicagoland. Other areas are experiencing “more snow” and “more ice” then ever. My friends are literally homebound. One client has renamed her sweet […]

Filed Under: Dog Training, Exercise Tagged With: cabin fever, creative agility, frozen dinners for dogs, well-behaved dog

There are Agility Courses EVERYWHERE

February 7, 2010 By konastouch

Agility courses are EVERYWHERE

I learned a new thing on the way home from Maryland last month. I love it when that happens, especially when it makes me a better dog mom and a better trainer. It was the start of December and a little snowy. As I looked out my hotel window I noticed a playground about 200 […]

Filed Under: Agility, Exercise Tagged With: agility courses for dogs, impromptu agility session, puppy push-ups, travel with dogs

Safety Tips for Crate Training

February 5, 2010 By konastouch

Crate training tips

Positive trainers see the multiple value of crate training. Most of us love our crates.  We use them in a variety of settings for training. I have four crates for my three dogs, which they use daily. They love their crates. There are articles, book chapters and videos everywhere about how to crate train your […]

Filed Under: Crate Training Tagged With: Crate Training, properly trained dogs

Put Down Your Cell Phone and Walk Your Dog

February 3, 2010 By konastouch

Training your dog

When I got my first dog I was determined to develop a wonderful walking relationship with her, so I grabbed the leash, got the dog and out we went. We started out slowly and soon had a number of great walks in our inventory with different mileage and terrains. As we walked we talked. I […]

Filed Under: Dog Training, Exercise Tagged With: Dog Training, dog walking, walk your dog

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