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Here's a look back at the 3 harnesses we've grown into in the last 4 weeks. Let's hope this latest one lasts more than a...
06/06/2025

Here's a look back at the 3 harnesses we've grown into in the last 4 weeks. Let's hope this latest one lasts more than a week.

At 12 weeks, he's 34.1 lbs

06/06/2025

A compilation of videos from Bruce's week as a social butterfly.

Bruce makes friends everywhere he goes. He's such a social "little" guy. At 12 weeks old, he's just over 34 lbs and gett...
06/06/2025

Bruce makes friends everywhere he goes. He's such a social "little" guy.

At 12 weeks old, he's just over 34 lbs and getting so tall. I am so enjoying this adventure.

06/04/2025

JUST SHAKE IT OFF

A “shake off” is one of many types of body language and is one of the easiest ones to notice.

The shake off can provide us with important insight as to how our dogs are feeling.

Besides being a very effective way to get rid of dirt, bugs or water - dogs can remove up to 70% of water in one single shake off - the shake off is often seen just after something that a dog needs a mental reset from.

It’s a way to flush out adrenaline and could be compared to us taking a deep breath to reset our nervous system and calm ourselves down.

Dogs instinctively know they feel better when they just shake it all off!

It’s their way of saying “Phew, I’m glad that’s over, now I can put it behind me and move on”.

Shaking off is a positive way to calm down, reset and cope with stress – be that negative or positive stress.

It’s a healthy way of transitioning from one emotional state to another.

It’s important to be aware that shake offs may sometimes be caused by an underlying medical issue like an ear infection, allergies, itching or pain.

If you notice a shake off, look at what has just happened beforehand. This will provide a good clue as to what it is that your dog feels they need to reset from.

I love this!!
05/30/2025

I love this!!

Update: Owner Found!!!!Thank you Mar’s Happy Puppy Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for finding her, helping her cool off and...
05/30/2025

Update: Owner Found!!!!

Thank you Mar’s Happy Puppy Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for finding her, helping her cool off and finding her family

Someone near Patina Pines in Shenandoah is missing their house hippo. Please reach out if you know this dog or their owner

05/29/2025

My husband had the gate open to the backyard for quite a while today. He was on the mower, using a chainsaw, and working on the fence. Basically doing lots of interesting, noisy stuff. To keep Bruce from caring what was going on, which would lead to him inevitably going out the open gate, we played in a kiddie pool.

Now, I could have just kept him inside, using management, but chose to use it as a training opportunity. Another option would have been a longline or leash, attached to his harness. Luckily he thought my game was really fun.

Learning to ignore all the noise and open gates is a value skill. Being more interesting and fun, kept him from being nosey, so I never had to call him away, or correct any behavior. What Dad was doing, just didn't pertain to him.

05/28/2025

For over 3 weeks now, we've had plenty of activity surrounding the doors of our home. Lots of people over, going in and out ourselves, bringing in groceries, packages, etc.

Our dogs already know Wait and don't make a big deal about visitors at the door. There are times, when they'll bark, but will listen and do as requested.

Since the groundwork has been in place, the door isn't a big deal. Bruce doesn't think about dashing out or jumping on people; that's not what he's practiced or been shown by the older two.

Today we did a 3-minute training session, learning "Wait". I even involved the neighbor's dog, Freckles, to make it more difficult. He's so good!

05/28/2025

Finding some time to train while I'm home and the rain has stopped. Doing a little recall with frozen chicken feet

I need to go to the hospital to be with family, so I'm going to lean on Enchanted Ranch Dog Training. This way I know th...
05/27/2025

I need to go to the hospital to be with family, so I'm going to lean on Enchanted Ranch Dog Training. This way I know that Bruce is happy, safe, loved and not stressed out. That way I can focus on my family.

My baby boy seems to know there's a lot going on because he's being extra sweet and snuggly and slept in this morning.

Bruce will be 11 weeks old tomorrow. He was 27.7 lbs yesterday, and today he is 29 lbs.

05/26/2025

We can't keep all 25 sinve our coop is only big enough for 16 chickens. We will raise them until they're old enough to tell the hens from the roosters. Then our neighbor, who gave them to us, will take any back that we can't keep. Over the next 3 weeks, we'll get to know them and see who will be Treat Lady Chicks and who will go back to the farm.

Odin will have the hardest time since he does not like birds and is already 11 years old. We're raising Bruce with the babies so hopefully he's indifferent to them. Chewie couldn't care less.

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When I knew better, I did better.

Four and a half years ago, we brought Odin home from MCAS as an 8 week old puppy. I'd been surrounded by animals and training then my entire life, so I thought I was more than adequately prepared for this adorable little guy. Boy was I wrong!

I was raised in the country with land for horses, dogs, cats, chickens... you name it. My animals lived outside and were actually trained by my parents or under their tutelage. I had no real respect for what it took to raise a puppy; much less in a subdivision, working full time jobs, with a kid in high school and in tons of extra curriculars...

When it came to training our new puppy, I was at a loss. Everything I'd ever known about training a dog didn't seem to work with him. I labelled him stubborn, disobedient, defiant... even dumb. He was destroying our home, our furniture, our lives and seemed to have absolutely no drive or desire to learn or to please us. I felt frustrated, devastated and hopeless. He wasn't motivated by food, affection, toys... nothing for long enough to teach him anything. It was at this point, when I wanted to give up on him, that I turned to science.

I was reading everything I could get my hands on; some good, some educational in other ways. Through this and a few people that guided and helped mold me, I found my way to reward based training. I was finally bonding and communicating with Odin in an effective manner and he was learning; dare I say, he was even eager to learn. I still had so much to learn and still do. There's always more to learn and ways to better ourselves in this industry. A common phrase is "When you know better, you do better".