Proofing Waits
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 Posted in training | Comments OffIf one is proofing bread dough, one is letting it rise (which, I suppose, proves that the yeast is growing well); if one is proofing dog behavior, one is making sure that the dog understands what is expected of him ...
The best pink poodle ever!
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 Posted in life with poodles | 1 Comment »Anyone who knows me knows that I have a slight thing for pink poodles. This sculpture is in front of the Palm Springs humane society: Details about the sculpture and its creators available here: Barone Art.
Training
Sunday, January 15th, 2012 Posted in life with poodles, training | 1 Comment »Poodles being as smart as they are, I've found that I need to have a training project in mind for each dog. Even Elly, who is now eight years old, spends her spare time thinking up mischief if I don't ...
Did I mention the fleas?
Sunday, January 15th, 2012 Posted in life with poodles | Comments OffTen days ago, I went to clip Elly; I was planning on using a 4FC blade, but when I started, I saw fleas. Lots of fleas. I swear, they weren't there before, but now they were. I clipped her all ...
End of the fear period?
Sunday, January 15th, 2012 Posted in life with poodles, training | Comments OffYesterday, Rush was all about the cuddling. He slept in my lap while I read; he slept in my lap while I watched TV. Having a fifty pound puppy in your lap might seem like a bad thing, but he's ...
New photo of all three dogs
Friday, January 13th, 2012 Posted in Photos, life with poodles | Comments OffTaken on the shore of the Columbia River, just east of the Sandy River. [caption id="attachment_1945" align="aligncenter" width="504" caption="From left: Dancer, Elly, Rush "][/caption]
Training accomplishment of the day (well, yesterday)
Monday, January 9th, 2012 Posted in training | 1 Comment »I took Rush up to the Clark County Fairgrounds, where they were having an AKC trial I hadn't entered. I went as things were wrapping up on Sunday afternoon. I was able to walk Rush twice around the outside of ...
It’s not all about the testosterone….
Sunday, January 8th, 2012 Posted in training | Comments OffYesterday was Rush's first puppy agility class, with Dana Stillinger at Best Friends Agility School. There were eight dogs there (I think it was eight, it was busy, anyway). There was a tunnel and some hoops. There is a homework ...
Fear period?
Sunday, January 8th, 2012 Posted in life with poodles | Comments OffI've never much believed in the idea of fear periods with dogs, because the research just isn't there. But... about six weeks ago, Rush decided he was worried about the vet. So worried, in fact, that he told her not ...
Rush and the onset of adolescence
Sunday, January 8th, 2012 Posted in life with poodles | Comments OffRush will be eight months old next week (January 11th). He is showing all the signs of impending adolescence. Testosterone peaks at 8-10 months; I can tell he's changing. He has a deep manly bark; his muscles are maturing; his ...