July 2008
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By Lindsay Stordahl on July 21, 2008
Ace has a crying issue. It is the worst when he is in a new place with other people and dogs and wants something, usually attention. He sits there and does this high-pitched, annoying whimper. I try really hard not to give in to what he wants, which is easier said than done, especially when [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on July 20, 2008
Note: This is a guest post from Apryl DeLancey, who writes the blog “Women Like Sports.” About three years ago we were stopped at a very busy intersection in Los Angeles. It was dark out, but we had the sunroof open. There was this
Posted in Cats, Dog health |
By Lindsay Stordahl on July 20, 2008
Posted in Dog exercise | Tagged Ace |
By Lindsay Stordahl on July 19, 2008
Ace did not do so well on his commands yesterday. This is our hardest challenge so far, and I do not know if Ace will successfully learn the five commands within 30 days. Well, I don’t know if I will be able to successfully teach him the commands in 30 days. The mutt kept getting [...]
Posted in Dog training | Tagged Ace |
By Lindsay Stordahl on July 17, 2008
Ace rolled over on command today for the first time! Good boy! He only did it one time, though. I really made a big deal when he did it right, like he just won an Olympic gold medal (he thought he had). Now he is slowly improving on all five commands. Hopefully in the next [...]
Posted in Dog training | Tagged Ace |
By Lindsay Stordahl on July 17, 2008
A dog that makes eye contact with her owner will have better focus and will pay attention better. Some people prefer to teach the command “watch me” or “watch.” I have never taught my dog the “watch me” command because I don’t think I should have to tell him to pay attention. He should always [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on July 16, 2008
Yesterday I began teaching Ace the command roll over. To teach this, I started with him in the down position. Then I held a treat over his head and moved it to one side so his body followed and he was on his side. I continued moving the treat and encouraging the mutt to roll [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training | Tagged Ace |
By Lindsay Stordahl on July 14, 2008
Here are all the contest entries listed in the order I received them … Apryl DeLancey from Women Like Sports Mayra Calvani from Mayra’s Secret Bookcase Ona Wang from Biggie Z- The Notorious D.O.G. Acadia from Superficial Gallery Harold from JimboyPogi’s Blog Brenda Carter from One Million Pet Pics Gutto Gomzeeco from The Nonsense Blog [...]
Posted in Cats | Tagged Ace, Beamer, Scout |
By Lindsay Stordahl on July 13, 2008
Today is the last day to submit a caption to Scout’s photo caption contest. Meanwhile, Scout is enjoying the day with no dog in the house. We are back from our bike trip and can’t pick Ace up from the kennel until 5 p.m. I can’t wait to see my mutt!
Posted in Cats | Tagged Scout |
By Lindsay Stordahl on July 11, 2008
Saturday I am dropping Ace off at a boarding kennel for the first time. The hardest part for me is not leaving him at the kennel but knowing the mutt won’t be coming along on our outdoor adventure. Josh and I are going on a bike trip. We’ll be going too far for Ace to keep [...]
Posted in Boarding/pet sitting/daycare |
