Poultry in Motion

May 2, 2012

Last week at this time I was enrolled in Chicken Camp 101 with Terry Ryan of Legacy Canine. Terry first started teaching Chicken Camps 15-20 years ago when she wanted to offer dog trainers a way to hone their clicker training skills. Since chickens are often faster than dogs and less forgiving, they were an [...]

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Take a look at this dog. If this dog came into your local shelter, what breed(s) would she be classified as? I just so happen to know this dog. She was a stray brought into the local humane society two years ago. She was labeled as a Labrador Retriever x Springer Spaniel mix. After she [...]

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This is an Open Letter I sent to the Animal Control Officers and the Community Advisory Board at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control today regarding their policies on bully breed dogs. To Whom It May Concern- Last week a dog was posted on the volunteer run facebook page Friends of Minneapolis Animal Care and Control. [...]

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The next Puppy Kindergarten class will be starting: April 16th, 2012 Class dates are: April 16, 23, 30 & May 7, 14, 21 Classes meet every Monday night for six weeks. Each class is 45-55 minutes long. Classes will be held at the Winona Area Humane Society, 1112 E. Broadway (park and enter at the [...]

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The next Basic Manners Class starts: Monday March 12th, 2012 6:30 PM Class dates: March 12, 19, April 2, 16, 23, 30 Classes meet once weekly for six weeks.  Each class is 45-55 minutes long.  Classes will be held at the Winona Area Humane Society, 1112 E. Broadway (park and enter at the back of [...]

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Serendipity

March 4, 2012

Some things happen for a reason. It may just be coincidence, maybe serendipitous or as I’d like to believe, magical. Whether you believe in any of this or not, here’s a little story I’d like to share. At the beginning of January, a stray German Shepherd was brought into the Winona Area Humane Society. He [...]

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Heavy Heart

February 3, 2012

Yesterday was a gloomy day for me, not just because of the gray, cold, fog-ridden weather outside, but because I was witness to two dogs being humanely euthanized. The first a young, very well-loved dog that was having exploratory surgery after a mass in his abdomen had been discovered. Upon opening him up, it was [...]

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Clicker Training with Cats

January 31, 2012

I know there may be some skeptics out there who say cats can’t be trained. I am here to tell you otherwise. Cats can be trained and they actually thrive at it. Not only is it fun for both human and feline, but it’s a great way to develop and strengthen the bond between a [...]

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Rocket Recall: Part III

January 24, 2012

If you haven’t already, get started with parts I & II: Rocket Recall: Part I Rocket Recall: Part II This is the final installment of Rocket Recall. This week we will talk about pressure and distractions with our dogs. Even with all the best preparation and practice, there will be times when your dog will [...]

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Rocket Recall: Part II

January 17, 2012

Be sure to check out Rocket Recall: Part I! Now that you’ve established with your dog that hearing their name and coming when called is FUN! You can move on the next level of training a Rocket Recall. Just as stated in the last article, there will always be competing motivators in your dog’s life. [...]

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