By Lindsay Stordahl on October 21, 2011
This is a big week for Cosmo. First of all, Cosmo turned 10 years old this month! Of course, he does not look or act his age, and I am sure he has several healthy, happy years ahead. But here is Cosmo’s biggest news: Cosmo has two approved applicants to adopt him, and maybe even a [...]
Posted in Dog adoption, Dog training | Tagged 4 Luv of Dog Rescue, Canine Good Citizen test, Cosmo |
By Lindsay Stordahl on October 18, 2011
Here at ThatMutt.com, I try to cover some controversial and sometimes emotional topics. I’ve written about how much money to spend on a dog’s vet care, whether or not a no-kill nation is achievable and whether or not aggressive dogs should be killed. There are always good discussions, and usually most opinions are somewhere in [...]
Posted in Dog products, Dog training, Reviews |
By Lindsay Stordahl on October 6, 2011
It’s important for me to dedicate individual time each day to my own dog Ace and to my foster dog Cosmo. Ace and Cosmo have different needs as far as attention, exercise and training, but I usually end up walking them together to save time. Or, I walk one dog and the other doesn’t get [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog exercise, Dog training | Tagged Ace, Canine Good Citizen test, Cosmo |
By Lindsay Stordahl on October 5, 2011
Most dog owners know how to teach a dog to stay. But what about getting the dog to actually stay in one position without moving around? My foster dog Cosmo will stay in one spot, but he likes to swivel his whole body so he’s always facing me. He likes to see if I have [...]
Posted in Dog training | Tagged Ace, Cosmo |
By Lindsay Stordahl on August 26, 2011
Foster dog Cosmo and I have a lot in common. We don’t like crowds or loud noises. We’d prefer to stay home most of the time. We’re not into meeting new people. We’re shy. We both show zero appreciation for people’s kids. But like me, Cosmo is learning to tolerate kids. He doesn’t have to [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training |
By Lindsay Stordahl on August 24, 2011
There is no dog training collar that is right for every dog. I have recommend every type of dog training collar to someone at some point. Every dog is different, and every owner is different. What works for my dog is not necessarily going to work for your dog. I don’t admire dog trainers who [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog products, Dog training, Reviews | Tagged Cosmo |
By Lindsay Stordahl on August 7, 2011
My foster dog Cosmo is nuts about food. He will take a flying leap into his kennel for one piece of kibble, for example. When I get out the treats, Cosmo’s eyes bug out and he pants frantically. It’s extremely annoying. Although it’s nice to have a treat-motivated dog for training purposes, Cosmo and I [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog food, Dog training | Tagged Cosmo |
By Lindsay Stordahl on July 25, 2011
My foster dog Cosmo is teaching me to rely mostly on positive reinforcement training, to be patient and relaxed and to be creative in finding ways to boost his confidence. He reminds me to simplify everything I ask of him. Instead of expecting Cosmo to remain in a 20-minute stay, yield to me in doorways [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training | Tagged Cosmo |
By Lindsay Stordahl on May 6, 2011
I’m one of those kids who was too heavily involved in extracurricular activities in high school and college and probably now. As an “adult” I have trouble sitting still. I have basically no attention span and can’t really watch TV or movies because I get bored. Most conversations with me lead to something like, “Oh, [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Memoirs |
By Lindsay Stordahl on March 30, 2011
A lot of dog owners do not bother teaching their dogs to walk nicely on a leash. That’s fine. Some of us might work on this “heeling” or “loose-leash walking” concept part of the time. Half-assed. Maybe we get somewhere or maybe not. Some people depend on prong collars or Haltis. That’s fine, too. Ace [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training |
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