Degenerative Myelopathy: Body Betrayal
1January 5, 2016 by Julia
Anyone who’s read Dash’s history knows that his body has not been very kind to him. Spinal meningitis at 7 …
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Category Dash, Health | Tags: ALS, Boxer, Boxers, canine DM, degenerative myelopathy, DM, DM in Boxers, DM in dogs, neurological disorder
The Dogs of Divorce
1December 13, 2015 by Julia
As I mentioned in my last post (far too long ago) I was going through the process of an amicable divorce …
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Category Relationships, Training | Tags: amicable divorce, canine co-parenting, divorce, dogs and divorce, part-time custody, part-time dog custody, split custody
Stress for Strength
0June 3, 2015 by Julia
After Dash’s first Pack Walk, I approached the trainers to check in with them. Dash had been very demure the …
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Category DABAD, Health, Training | Tags: amicable divorce, divorce, Finish Forward Dogs, Jay Jack, pack walk, socialization, stress
Dog Show Hangover (Lyrics)
0May 10, 2015 by Julia
On Thursday, I returned from an 8 day trip to Boxer Nationals in Indianapolis, IN. Four days of showing sandwiched between …
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Category Competing | Tags: dog obedience, dog show hangover, dog training, obedience, parody song, whiskey hangover
Confessions of a Cookie Trainer
0May 3, 2015 by Julia
I need to keep my hand out of the cookie jar. And by jar, I mean bait bag. Don’t get …
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Category Training | Tags: bait bag, food, food rewards, luring, training reward, treats, tug reward