OK, when you’re REALLY, REALLY pissed about something, you have to stop and look at it and figure out, is my anger completely righteous, or, did I contribute to it, and that’s why I’m so mad? Well, I was good and pissed. So, naturally the next part of the process was introspection. Mad, is only a good thing, if it …
Michael Ellis Speaks The Truth!
Man, I like Michael Ellis. Very balanced trainer. Very, very clear instruction. Solid science behind his methods. Tries like hell to use softer, enjoyable methods, but understands that “corrections” must be used in some situations. Still, attempts to use them as little as possible. And this is on SUPER high drive performance dogs that are VERY hard to manage. But, …
Hang In There!
We’ve always gravitated towards the difficult dogs. So, we’ve had our fair share of issues. We’re in the middle of one right now. Jax (our newest addition), is just reaching his new home crescendo. He’s been here long enough, and developed enough confidence to really open up and be a shithead. For example, when he first arrived, a sound may …
Local Photographer Saw Us Running Our Crew
Out for a run yesterday morning, someone pulled over and asked us if we minded if they took our picture. Next thing we know it’s in the paper! Check it out:
Androscoggin County (Maine) Providing Free Spay/Neuter For Pit Bull/Pit Mixes
This was taken from Greater Androscoggin’s Humane Society’s website: Free Spay & Neuters till Spring!! This winter all our spay/neuter programs will be FREE. We have a sponsor paying all the $10 co-pays for the year! Spread the word.. Free Pit Bull and Pit Bull mix spay / neuters Free Community Kitten spay/neuters Free cat spays/neuters for families in …
The Pit Bull Problem Video
This is a ridiculously hard video to watch. But….. It’s one of the most moving videos I’ve ever watched. If you are a Bully lover, you must watch it.
Sled/Skijor Event In Westbrook ME.
Oh yeah! Down East Sled Dog Club and the City of Westbrook are hosting a sledding/skijoring event. Its part of their Winter West Festival downtown. I think it’s too late to enter, but the races are scheduled to loop a golf course, so it should be super spectator friendly. This is my second season sledding recreationaly, and I’ve only skijored …
Tough New Years Day
In the spirit of making you feel better about your situation…. I thought I’d share our monster of a New Years Day. Awaiting the “New Year”, we have a lapse in attention of our newest member of the Bully crew. Jackson is still learning house manners, and will absolutely flip out at unexpected sounds late at night. Of course, when …
Dogs Are Crazy Super Fans
I like to use analogies when I learn. When I teach martial arts, I go to the analogy “well” quite a bit! I think they help everyone learn, not just me. So, one I came up with for understanding how some problems develop in dogs, is……. “The Super Fan!” None of the dog trainers that I’ve told it to, like …