I wanted to write about my experience with good dog trainers and bad trainers. Working dogs is easy. Working with people is difficult. A good trainer will never make you feel bad about your relationship with your dog.
Lindsay Stordahl
If you’re wondering when to train a puppy for agility, well, you can start some of the training right away! I’ll get into some details on what is safe for a puppy and what isn’t.
I belong to several pet-related Facebook groups. A cat kidney disease group, a running with dogs group, a bird dog group, an agility group. Every week I see someone dealing with the difficult decision of when to put her dog or cat down. “How do I know when it’s time to let her go?” they …
How much exercise does a weimaraner need? A lot! Weimaraners are extremely high-energy dogs (generally). Not quite as much energy as a working border collie. Way more energy than most Labs, German shepherds or golden retrievers. It also depends on the individual dog, though. There are calm, lower-energy weimaraners. But most are very high-energy and …
Today’s article is about pet blogging. I’ll be back to regular dog training articles next time. I am participating in the annual “Pet Bloggers Journey” hosted by the blog Puppy in Training. Myself and several other pet bloggers answer the same 10 questions about our blogging goals and struggles! My answers are below. You can …
Hello! Here’s a little update on training my weimaraner, Remy! He will turn 5 years old in February! I like to write these training updates to document our progress over the years. I also think it’s helpful to remind other dog owners that training is ongoing. You’re never really done. In the comments below, please …
When I take my dog out on our local trails, I want him to walk on a loose leash, pay attention to me and not jump on people. I just want my dog to behave in public. Instead, Remy is a wild mess. He’s just so excited! All of the time! His eyes bug out. …
This post on the best dogs for running is based on my opinions. If “your” breed is not mentioned, just add it in the comments! This post is meant to be fun, and any breed can make a great running buddy or a terrible running buddy. Breed is one factor. Each dog, regardless of breed …
I took my weimaraner Remy to our first bird dog training day with NAVHDA this spring (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association). I was very nervous because I was out of my element. I’ve never gone hunting in my life, and I have never trained a dog for hunting or for field trials. So today …
I’m excited to add another dog to our family in 2021! I’ve been carefully choosing the right dog breed for us (over analyzing, for sure). I’m writing this to: Choosing the right dog breed for us In the last 3 months, I have spoken by email or phone with 9 different breeders, 3 shelters and …