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LISTENING IS VERY IMPORTANT

Listening IS very important. I cue the young Newfs about this from the beginning, using the word, “Listen” separately from their name when doing attention training. This is the foundation for learning: to be able to learn, you must be … Continue reading

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HELLO JULY

Yesterday was a work Saturday, as most are, but with the focus on house & Newf cleaning that consumes the day and requires a full investment of energy resources. As a proactive measure for flea control, all of the floors … Continue reading

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EXERCISE VS. HEAT

It was 96 at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, and the dogs had been inside all day while we went to the fair.  (I know that summers were good for fairs at one time, but it’s a blistering experience these … Continue reading

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