Category Archives: Pet Training

Lexi Can’t See Through Glass

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Terrier Mama

We started a new ritual every morning. Right after we do bizness outside, Lexi is asked to “stay” at the bottom of the stairs, while I run upstairs to hide somewhere. My favorite place to hide is right at the … Continue reading →

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Cesar Milan – the Dog Torturer

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Terrier Mama

I had to stop watching this. What an ass. And then I can’t believe Nat Geo puts the clip online to promote the show. If that clip isn’t enough to make you NOT want to watch him, I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Stopping Fish Oil Before Surgery

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Terrier Mama

Lexi is scheduled for her spay surgery next Friday. I had learned previously that it’s best to stop fish oil 7-10 days before surgery, because of the anti-clotting properties. I stopped giving it the other day. I also just realized … Continue reading →

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Found a Lump on Lexi’s Leg

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Terrier Mama

This morning, I was petting Lexi, and I noticed that there was a strange lump on Lexi’s right upper thigh. I checked her other leg to see if it was symmetrical, but didn’t feel anything. I didn’t panic, because right … Continue reading →

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Negative Results from “Aversive” Dog Training

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Terrier Mama

New research from University of Pennsylvania that disputes the “aversive” training methods of Cesar Millan the Dog Whisperer: http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/current/research/030509.html I personally had a negative outcome with Mindy when I tried to incorporate this method of training a couple of years … Continue reading →

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The Dog Whisperer

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Terrier Mama

I admit, I occasionally watch the TV show “The Dog Whisperer” but I don’t agree with his training methods. I believe in positive re-enforcement, and not forcing the dog to do something. I am not alone in my disbelief of … Continue reading →

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Mindy’s Graduation from Training

Posted on November 8, 2005 by Terrier Mama

We had an awesome time at training class last night. Mindy has been a little unfocused during the prior two classes, but I think a lot of it was due to my disorganization at the start of the class. We … Continue reading →

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Mindy Learning to Go to her Bed

Posted on October 19, 2005 by Terrier Mama

During our last training class on Monday, we started the process of ‘shaping’ our dogs to go to their bed/mat and lie down. Carol chose Mindy to demonstrate the process. Drop the rug on the floor, and when the dog … Continue reading →

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So Proud of Mindy

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Terrier Mama

Tonight was our third class in Mindy’s training course, and even more than last week, I felt a tremendous amount of pride and joy because of her wonderful performance tonight. Last week, she was calmer and more focused, but still … Continue reading →

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Made it Through Our First Class

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Terrier Mama

We went to our first class for the “Better Manners” training course at Community Canines at the MSPCA in Methuen, MA There were a couple of familiar students, & a couple of new ones; Carol was our instructor and Jill … Continue reading →

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