Tag Archives: Bullmastiff

Managing our Canine Friends with Crates and Kongs

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Positive Canine Guidance

Management is an important part of dog stewardship. It comes up a lot in puppy class, in particular, but management is an essential topic for dogs of all ages. Two excellent management tools are the crate, and the frozen Kong. … Continue reading →

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Bullmastiff & Rat Terrier Stalk Snow Bunny

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Positive Canine Guidance

I do not let Iggy hunt, so it is rare I get to see him stalk prey like this. It is fascinating to watch him notice the snow bunny from 100 yards away, and then circle around so he comes … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward by Staying Still

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Positive Canine Guidance

Dogs were living with people thousands of years before cats were. Perhaps the difference in the attitude and trainability between the two species is as much about tameness as it is about intelligence. Though it takes longer than with dogs, … Continue reading →

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Saturday was a Fun Day: A Video About Nothing

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Positive Canine Guidance

One path to contentment is learning to see beauty in the ordinary. The only unusual part of this day was the chance to observe an owl close up, at the Whatcom Humane Society. The dogs were in a good mood, … Continue reading →

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My Bullmastiff Pooped in My Bed

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Positive Canine Guidance

It is tempting to pretend nothing unexpected or unfortunate ever occurs with my dogs. I proclaim now, with no little modesty or humility, this is not the actual fact: if I have any expertise, or at least some small familiarity, … Continue reading →

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