April 2008
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By Lindsay Stordahl on April 30, 2008
About a month and a half ago, I challenged myself and others to walk our dogs every day for 30 days. Thirty days is a reasonable amount of time to realistically do something every day. After those 30 days, it is easy for whatever I’m doing to become a habit. It’s a nice way to [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog exercise, Dog training | Tagged Ace |
By Lindsay Stordahl on April 29, 2008
I recommend electronic dog fences and will have one for my dog as soon as I have my own yard. However, electric fences are not for everyone, so I want to point out a few things to keep in mind before installing one. Based on comments from yesterday’s post, I know some people don’t like [...]
Posted in Dog products, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on April 28, 2008
I can’t say enough good things about the electric fence or invisible fence for dogs. An electric fence is simply an underground wire that circles the area where your dog is allowed. The dog wears an e-collar that beeps once he is a few feet from the boundaries. The beep reminds the dog to turn around [...]
Posted in Dog products, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on April 27, 2008
Check out this chick, Nellie McKay. She even promotes homeless dog adoption.
Posted in Dog adoption |
By Lindsay Stordahl on April 24, 2008
My mutt was walking off leash at the park with me last week. The back of the park borders some backyards, which is where we were walking when a toy poodle came bounding out from one of the yards. It left its yard and ran right up to Ace, barking. Ace was busy looking for a [...]
Posted in Dog behavior |
By Lindsay Stordahl on April 23, 2008
It is natural for dogs to love food and to scarf anything down in a matter of minutes. Recently, my dog Ace began showing less and less interest in his food. If your dog is the same way, don’t switch her food or add extra goodies to her meals. If your daughter doesn’t eat her [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog food |
By Lindsay Stordahl on April 22, 2008
The German shepherd is one of my favorite breeds. Although I’ve never had the opportunity to own one, I hope to some day. They are one of the smartest breeds, bred originally in Germany to be sheep herders and police dogs. The reason I don’t own a shepherd yet is because of their intelligence. This [...]
Posted in Random |
By Lindsay Stordahl on April 21, 2008
Does your dog sit on command, but then jump up seconds later? Does it seem like he has no attention span? If this sounds like your dog, then it is important to teach him the “OK” command. Many dogs know the word sit, but they will not remain in that position. When teaching your dog [...]
Posted in Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on April 20, 2008
What has your dog taught you? My mutt reminds me of a few things every day, like to always be forgiving, to listen and to have an open mind. He likes to try new things, travel, meet others and learn. My mutt is happy to start every day and lives each day to its fullest. [...]
Posted in Memoirs |
By Lindsay Stordahl on April 19, 2008
A few months ago, my boyfriend and I each decided to write lists of 101 personal goals. I have not always been good at writing goals, or even thinking about them. But sitting down and coming up with 101 goals was a good way for me to think about all areas of my life. I [...]
Posted in Memoirs |
