Author Archives: Positive Canine Guidance
Tails-a-Wagging: How to Enter the Building.
I made this video for Bellingham’s premier doggie daycare and training facility, Tails-a-Wagging. The general concept is a good one to consider for all buildings — if the dog enters the building in an appropriate way, they have a better … Continue reading
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Stay Workshop Notes
I facilitated a one-hour workshop last night on teaching dogs a reliable stay. These are notes from the workshop handout. This blog has several videos that show the results (Wait vs Stay, I Found My Best Friend in the Dog … Continue reading
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I Found My Best Friend in the Dog Pound
I was just messing around with the dogs and fidgeting with the new video camera (still getting used to some of the buttons).
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Tails-a-Wagging Small Dog Circus Video
If it seems as though the people and dogs both are having a wonderful time, that is because we are! Training should be fun and playful for human and dog, alike!
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The Feats of LOOUNCH, All-American Bull Terrier!
It is the nature of alien abductions that one feels confused for an indeterminate time after being returned to Earth. It should not be surprising, then, that it is not clear if LOOUNCH is immortal, or a time traveler. Perhaps … Continue reading
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The Valuable Gift
Article and photographs by PCG’s first guest writer, Cat Tastrophe! I was moving into an apartment and noticed a stray pregnant cat on the premises. So, all moved in, I start to feed and water this cat. (And the several … Continue reading
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The Real Miracles of St. Patrick and his Dogs
“…Science would appear suitably advanced as to be indistinguishable from magic.” –Arthur C. Clarke The miracles of St. Patrick were, in fact, instances of his exceptional understanding of, and relationship with, dogs. Contemporary revelations regarding the potential for rapport … Continue reading
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Standardized Answers to Common Forum Questions
I love pet forums. I learn a great deal from them, and enjoy the exchange of ideas. I participate in several, and lurk in several more. I have forced myself to take a few days off from them lately, however, … Continue reading
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