Author Archives: BigFootClub

CAT AND MOUSE, AND NEWF

There was Linus, following a mouse: across the yard, down the drive, back to the south yard, across the south yard. Then there was Banner, following Linus by several feet and watching closely. Continue reading

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PLAN TO SUCCEED: POTTY TRAINING

All training goals begin with an outcome-driven intention. “Training” is simply an expression for learning how to better communicate with your dog. Your influence as a trainer is shaped by the relationship you build with your dog. Your dog needs to learn that he/she can have confidence in you, that you are the leader, teacher, coach, friend, and reliable care-giver – FROM THE BEGINNING! Continue reading

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GRASS SO GREEN

Spring is a wonderful time for all those grazing creatures who thrive on fresh, green grass. It is tender and apparently most palatable early in the growing season, and it is abundantly nutritious. This is easily visible in horses as … Continue reading

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A LITTLE BIT OF SOAP . . .

Banner lets us sleep until we wake, most weekdays, but now that schedules are less predictable, any day is a good day to get up on the bed for a welcome-to-the-morning party, usually reserved for weekends, when someone can keep … Continue reading

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