By Lindsay Stordahl on August 29, 2008
The leaders or role models I admire most are people who are relaxed and assert direction without yelling or becoming emotional. This is the type of person I am most likely to follow, and this is how I like to lead others. Think Oprah Winfrey or the coach who calmly explains to her players what [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on August 22, 2008
Before I say how well bitter apple spray works to stop a dog’s bad habits, I also want to say that really all it is doing is covering up the problem. Bitter apple spray is a bad tasting liquid you can spray on furniture, leashes, your hands and dogs’ bodies to get them to stop [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on August 18, 2008
I have written about how much I hate Flexi leashes before. But lately, I keep seeing more and more of these things. Flexi leashes are those flimsy, retractable leashes (like a tape measure) that allow a dog to pull ahead 20 feet or so. I don’t know who is encouraging people to buy Flexi leashes, [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on August 15, 2008
The best toy we ever bought Ace was a slingshot ball. There is more than one brand of this toy, but the one we have and the one pictured is the Go-Frrr ball (this is not an affiliate link). It’s great because when you have a dog that wants to play fetch forever, the ball [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on May 8, 2008
A golden retriever puppy chases his tennis ball right into a wall several times. It’s so typical of him (and his breed) that his actions actually win him his name. The book “CRASH!” by Mayra Calvani is a children’s story about a boy named Marcelo who receives a puppy as a gift from his parents [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on April 15, 2008
A lack of exercise is the number one reason so many of our dogs have behavior problems. This is true with my own dog, and I see this with every dog I know. The dogs that get enough exercise are the “good” dogs. The rest are destructive, nervous, hyper or bored. It’s really that simple. [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog exercise, Dog training, Reviews | Tagged Cesar Millan |
By Lindsay Stordahl on April 11, 2008
I have never been a fan of the Flexi leash. The Flexi leash is that long, retractable leash so many people use to walk their dogs. Some Flexi leashes extend out to about 20 feet. I don’t recommend these leashes because it is impossible for a dog owner to control his dog when she’s 20 [...]
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By Lindsay Stordahl on February 22, 2008
If you want a realistic approach to choosing, training and living with dogs, “Katz on Dogs” by Jon Katz is a good book to start with. It’s perfect for someone thinking of getting a dog, a first-time dog owner or someone like me who has lived with dogs all of her life. I read it [...]
Posted in Dog behavior, Dog training, Reviews | Tagged Jon Katz |
