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Ok, so I did pretty good the first 4 weeks with keeping up with a new puppy, the business, the kid coming home for spring break (at least...
Judy Bernard
Mar 3, 20198 min read
Alex Chronicles - Week 4 Long Lines and Supervision
OK, so living with a puppy is now starting to feel normal. It’s not like living with an adult dog, certainly not anything remotely like...
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Judy Bernard
Feb 24, 20196 min read
Alex Chronicles - week 3 False Alarms, Zoomies, Ruined Clothes and Food Choices
We had a bit of a worry at the beginning of the week, I heard Alex cough! Not just once either, it was a few times over a few days, by...
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Judy Bernard
Feb 16, 20195 min read
Alex Chronicles - Week 2
Alex settled into my routine fairly well this week, and yes, the Alligator has emerged! I find it a bit difficult at times to make...
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Judy Bernard
Feb 10, 20196 min read
The Alex Chronicles - Week 1
After saying goodbye to Winter, my Golden Retriever of almost 14 years, if was not long before I knew I needed a new puppy. In fact, I...
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Judy Bernard
Jan 21, 20194 min read
Spring 2019 News
Welcome to Spring, soon, I hope, maybe…….. OK, maybe I’m pushing it, but I was really hoping we’d be able to get out of the Winter season...
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Judy Bernard
Nov 23, 20183 min read
We can train our dogs but not necessarily our _________ !
Fill in the blank, spouse, kids, significant other, mother-in-law, etc…. Training your dog works better if everyone in the family is...
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Volume 1 | Issue 1
Oct 31, 20183 min read
Fall/Winter Update
Have a Happy Fall and Safe Holiday Season. I would be remiss if I didn’t first remind everyone of the dangers of the upcoming holiday...
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Judy Bernard
Oct 14, 20185 min read
On Leash Greetings? To do, or not to do?
If you google on leash greetings dogs’ and you get a plethora of articles all telling you what most trainers have known for years, Don’t...
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Judy Bernard
Aug 5, 20182 min read
Here's a Peek at the Fall Schedule!
As we look forward to getting back to school and our regular schedules, I thought it would be a good time to update you all on my...
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Judy Bernard
Jul 22, 20185 min read
Now what do I do with my dog?
OK, so you’ve finished the puppy kindergarten class you signed up for and maybe you even attended a follow up course – that’s GREAT! ...
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Judy Bernard
Jul 6, 20184 min read
What is Puppy Socialization Anyway?
I’ve been training dogs for quite a while and occasionally get reminded that not everyone lives in my world. Recently, I was talking to a...
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Judy Bernard
Jun 16, 20185 min read
Fear Free Veterinary Visits – Myth or Reality?
Many people believe going to the vet means your dog must endure unpleasant and invasive procedures and restrictive handling so the vets...
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Judy Bernard
May 19, 20185 min read
The shark in my kitchen/the kangaroo at my door!
Sharks! Young puppies often get into a nippy phase, some are nippier than others. If there are children in the house this can be...
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Judy Bernard
May 11, 20181 min read
Brag Time!
Julie and Jake completed their first leg of Rally today and placed 2nd in the class! Congratulations to you both!
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Judy Bernard
May 8, 20183 min read
House training for all Ages!
House training puppies and adult dogs is a matter of helping them develop a strong preference for eliminating in the appropriate place or...
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Judy Bernard
Apr 29, 20187 min read
More tips for turning your perfect young puppy into a super canine!
There are a lot of things we can do to help our puppies during the first couple of months we have them. Some can be difficult, and some...
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Judy Bernard
Mar 29, 20186 min read
Find it!
One of my favorite games to play with my dog is Find it! We started playing this game when she was very little, almost from the day she...
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Judy Bernard
Mar 27, 20186 min read
Retractable Leashes - Oh My No!
As I walked through a local public park today, I was reminded how much I really don’t like retractable leashes! Winter and I were...
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Judy Bernard
Mar 13, 20182 min read
Relax, your 10 week old puppy is not trying to be Alpha!
In this day of modern communication, we often have so much information with so many different view points coming at us, it is hard to...
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