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Monthly Archives: September 2012
A leisurely paddle
Back in May, at a charity auction, I made the winning bid on a certificate for two all day canoe rentals from local outfitter Saco Bound. By planning for the middle of September, I was able to assemble enough of … Continue reading
Leash walking and socialization report
This week Chico and I are in Washington, DC, visiting my dad. Chico has to do a lot of walking on a leash here, lots more than up in rural New Hampshire. After a small incident with a golden retriever … Continue reading
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Tagged desirable behavior, Field Trip, good dog, good on leash
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A week of adventures
Last Monday I made an appointment to have my vision checked and my eyes examined. They had an opening for Wednesday, sooner than I could have hoped for. I asked if they, like my orthopedist, are a dog friendly office. … Continue reading
Chickens and bears, oh my!
At the beginning of the summer, I had a happy little flock of thirteen chickens. On nice days, they, Chico, and I would hang out in the yard. Then, all over my rural neighborhood, the bears started making problems in … Continue reading
Hikin’ Herons patch arrived
Chico’s Hikin’ Herons patch (read more here) came in the mail with an extra one for me and nice note explaining that dogs don’t usually get patches, but the Conservation Commission was sure that he would wear it in public … Continue reading
Eastern English Springer Spaniel Club trial
I promised to report on the trial Chico and I attended last weekend, just after I picked him up from his stay in Pennsylvania and my trip to DC. So I picked him up in the afternoon, drove to Massachusetts, … Continue reading
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It might not seem like much
I am working on my computer and Chico is lying quietly in the unfenced front yard, even when cars go by. For some dogs, many, maybe most, dogs, this would be no big deal. For me and Chico, this is … Continue reading
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Tagged behavioral psychology, dog behaviors, off-leash, positive reinforcement
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