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It’s like posting without stirrups

Some of you will know what I am talking about when I say that. For readers who did not spend large portions of their childhood trying to master the art of riding hunt seat, I’m describing a sports drill where … Continue reading

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Mosquito net, in use

… but not by me.

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More science on what dogs get from us

I just read about a study where researchers ran experiments trying to find out if an owner’s reaction to something influenced the dog’s reaction to the object. They used “a 50 centimeter tall and 34 centimeter wide electric fan, with … Continue reading

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Finally

Video of our runs from the trial in Sacramento, CA in, ahem, March of this year. Standard: which was in many parts kind of a disaster, but the closing was very nice. The Jumpers run was the one where I … Continue reading

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Interesting science

I just read about some research that demonstrates one effect owners have on their dogs. Like a child in the presence of a known and trusted adult, dogs will work harder and longer at challenging tasks if their owner is … Continue reading

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Dog biscuits? Not so much

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I notice a difference lately

It’s hard to say when it happened, let alone guess at exactly what happened (well, maybe all the training and canine psychology and treats and practice and dog trials are paying off), and impossible to take a picture of it, … Continue reading

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Beach walk

Every time we go to Eva’s, we walk at Plum Island because it’s a no leash beach. And almost every time we go, I take pictures and feel compelled to share them.        

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Sunday at the trial, and after

Undeterred by our poor showing in competition on Friday, we went back for more on Sunday. In Standard, Chico went off course, had trouble with the weave poles and did something else “wrong” that I can’t quite recall, BUT he … Continue reading

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Out to dinner

Eva’s Garden supplies greens, edible flowers, herbs, and more to restaurants from Portland, ME to New York City. On Saturday night a small bakery/coffeeshop/cafe near the farm, called Beach Plum, was having their test evening – the first night of … Continue reading

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