Dog Training and Related News

A “cue” has a beginning and an end

When you would like a dog to “do” something you provide them with a “cue” such as “sit” or “come” or “down”.  “Cues” are sometimes referred to as “commands” or…

Another accomplishment by Isis

Here she is in a perfect sit/stay while her brother, the cat is tugging on her leash and playing with it. Now THAT is pretty funny and shows good impulse…

Isis is on a roll

Isis is an enthusiastic learner. When we start a session she offers so many behaviors that it is easy to build on those and learn new ones. Last week she…

Bailey’s first keyboard lesson

Bailey and Bebo have met in the past but now they might team up for some musical performances. I think Bailey did remarkably well. He is not 100% accurate, but…

Weekend fun post

Enjoy Ms Piggy singing opera and Liberace with his special arrangement of chopsticks…it’s the Muppet Show!!!!!

Finally, I wrote another article for the examiner.com

http://www.examiner.com/dog-behavior-and-training-in-new-york/easy-rewards-for-nyc-puppies-and-dogs I am just reading Brenda Aloff’s brand new book: Puppy Problems? No Problem! published by Dogwise http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTB1226 and was reminded how important (and also how easy it can be…

49 days after Lolabelle’s death

http://www.nonesuch.com/journal/laurie-anderson-exhibition-forty-nine-days-in-the-bardo-opens–philadelphia-fabric-museum-anderson-perform-2011-09-29  Laurie wrote to me on her birthday. She had realized that Lola had died 49 days before her birthday. According to Buddhism rebirth takes place 49 days after death.…