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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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Tagged dog, how to potty train, newf puppy, potty training, puppy
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“PET PEOPLE”
There are “pet people” and there are “companion animal people” Continue reading
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Tagged companion animal, corgi, dog, newfoundland, pet people
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THE PAIN OF LOSS
When we grow close to others, there is always the risk – one of us will be the first to go. It doesn’t matter what the usual lifespan is, it can occur to either of us. We are all moving … Continue reading
Posted in Final Departures (Loss)
Tagged attitude, bigfoot club, cat, cats, dog, experiencing loss, interspecies friends, Jade, losing a newfoundland, losing your Newfoundland, losses, love, newf, newf puppy, newfie, newfoundland dog, newfs, newfy, pain of loss, sympathy for loss, what is a newfoundland
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DESKUNKING YOUR NEWF
In the late 90s, our female Newf, who was the object of worship by the cats, encountered a black and white kitty cat. If you alarm bells didn’t sound, let me be clear: she approached or was approached by a SKUNK! … Continue reading