What is wrong with people?

What is wrong with people? On Facebook I wrote about a 9 week pitbull puppy that needs a home. She came from an abused first home. Seriously? 9 weeks. They tell me she has burn marks from cigarettes, curling iron and who know what all over her body. Can you believe it? She was "found" on the side of the road. Thankfully she is in a safe place with a great foster mom. I just gotta ask-what is wrong with people? Maybe it's what is wrong with this world? They tell me she still loves people and wags her tail and her whole body when she's happy. With the right forever home she will thrive. If it were me I'd hate people but dogs aren't like that. At least at 9 weeks. And a pitbull at that-the feared dog of the communities.

The Bad Dog Special

Hope your dog's not this bad! I'm offering a special on gift certificates from yesterday to 6pm on Christmas eve. Instead of 10%off it's $20 off $100 10 class package or $25 off $170 20 class package. Limited time only. Checks (to me) or cash only. Best deal anywhere. Give the gift of education, you won't be sorry.

Thursday Dec 16th-Classes cancelled!

No classes tonight. Some roads are okay. Some not. My trip home is 40 miles one way and I don't think the roads will be good when I leave. I will be there Saturday-Level 1 at 2pm, Level 2 at 3pm and Level 3 at 4pm. I hate to cancel classes. I don't usually but sometimes it's better for all. Be safe and keep warm. Keep training those little pups. Especially the bonding part. It's so important when they are that young. You want them to think you are the best thing going.

Update

Haven't updated in a while. Today doesn't look very promising outside unless you are a snow dog. Some of my dogs love it and some not. I lost my diabetic beagle Gable on Dec 7. He was 12 years young. It sure is different because for 6 years twice a day he got insulin and constantly I watched to make sure he ate and bathroom habits were regular. It was hard but a labor of love. We got him as a little pup, I have some cute pics that I'll try to post. Miss him, a lot.

Water heater went out. Thanks to the help of some, it is up and running again. Furnace not so good but it will make it another year (or not). Classes have not be very full so I need to get out there and market some more. We need to get those puppies in class.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We all have so much to be thankful for. I am very thankful for my clients and their dogs. They teach me with every class. I enjoy them and enjoy watching their relationships grow. As they learn to communicate better with each other, behaviors change. I see it all the time.

Three Questions

When working, playing or training your dog, ask yourself these great questions:


1.What can I learn from my dog today about dogs and training?
2.How can I tune into my dog’s energy and use it in teaching him (or her) how to obey me?
3.Is there anything my dog’s behavior can teach me about myself so that I can become a better trainer or owner?

They can help you be a better training partner for your dog. Try it!

(taken from Lee Charles Kelley-trainer)

Health issues-darn it.

Recent health issues have kept me too busy with tests (Ct scan, MRI, PET scan), doctor visits, surgery and such. And my computer is dying. I need a new hard drive and busy trying to obtain one. So sketchy posts till everything settled down. The good news is that I feel fine and only cancelled two nights of classes. Actually I'm working on reformating my classes on Nov 1. New stuff and prices coming soon so watch my website for more info. Exciting stuff.