Tag Archives: dog training

Perfect storm

Posted on March 2, 2012 by doggiemomma

Happy to be out in snowstorm — in her leopardskin coat and inside the pouch! She dances when she sees her coat coming out, and puts up her paw to get into the coat. She is NOT a snow fan, … Continue reading →

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Forward-backward two-step

Posted on February 26, 2012 by doggiemomma

How does it happen? For days she poops outside, and then yesterday, poop on the bedroom rug, where she has NEVER pooped before.  Why there? Why not on the mat in the living room, which was the place she chose … Continue reading →

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Barking at life

Posted on February 18, 2012 by doggiemomma

Crystal’s instincts are conquering her submissive behaviour.  In the first 14 days, I heard her bark only two times — both at the  big dog in the apartment downstairs when he entered our place. Well, now our world is beginning … Continue reading →

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Leash or loose?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by doggiemomma

Louise is worried about my strategy of letting Crystal off leach to sniff for a peeing spot. It allows me to walk away several metres, and make her decide to put paws on snow and ice. It’s working beautifully, but … Continue reading →

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