tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42935103372975860792011-07-28T23:32:29.159-04:00A journal of the ups, downs, and everything in-between when owning a new puppy from a Dog Trainers point of viewAngel Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355628835886649491noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293510337297586079.post-64387609994769451252009-04-09T10:35:00.002-04:002009-04-09T10:49:51.445-04:00

Present day: Sunday 7pmThe phone rings. It’s Jessica“Hey mom.”“Hey”“I’m ready to kill my dog!”“Oh geez, what happened?”“She ate twelve cupcakes. Will she be alright?”Back flash to six months ago:While I stand in Jess kitchen, S is in her high chair eating her breakfast, rooting on the floor directly under her are Ottis and Amber. When the flow of cheerios stopped, Amber’s front paws make contact

Angel Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355628835886649491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293510337297586079.post-29480296554587444862008-11-02T17:50:00.004-05:002008-11-02T18:24:39.871-05:00

Wow, so what happened with the time? It’s been a month and a half since my last post.Well, I guess there really wasn’t much to write!Amber is growing at a normal pace for a puppy both physically and behaviorally.House breaking is having its ups and downs, but she is getting the idea. Jess and the family are making great strides with Amber but are becoming a little slack at preventing some bad

Angel Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355628835886649491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293510337297586079.post-46212028634068786082008-09-12T20:31:00.004-04:002008-09-12T20:47:04.385-04:00

DAY 9 Jessica, Rob and E. are all going on vacation to the outer banks this week.S., Ottis, Lynx, and Amber will be watched by three different people while they are gone. Kieran, Jess’ best friend, Angie, Jess’ half sister and me. Between the three of us we should do a pretty good job of messing up the routines and the household. Kieran’s stay begins Saturday till Monday evening when I take

Angel Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355628835886649491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293510337297586079.post-69652954558291702242008-09-12T20:01:00.008-04:002009-06-27T23:42:31.157-04:00

Introducing a new animal to an existing household can be tricky. Before even going into the house, take your puppy to her “potty spot”. She will most likely pee, just from stress. Then introduce one dog at a time outside. Leave the leashes loose or take it off. Let them sniff each other everywhere and I mean everywhere! Ottis has been around numerous dogs in his life, so one more in

Angel Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355628835886649491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293510337297586079.post-36284396073196655482008-08-31T20:49:00.008-04:002009-06-27T23:43:09.168-04:00

Jessica and Rob had talked about getting another dog for years. Unfortunately they were living with us and in the process of building their own home. When they had their second child and moved into their new home, they again discussed getting a puppy. I did everything in my power to discourage them from getting one. And this is why. 10 years ago, if you had asked me my feelings about dogs and

Angel Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355628835886649491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293510337297586079.post-84221338806637007552008-08-28T22:43:00.006-04:002008-09-14T17:59:38.817-04:00

Jessica 32 years old. Stay at home mom. Had dogs since the age of 6, but most where older rescues. No real training experience, except what she had observed or learned from me. Very outgoing, animated and open minded. Willing to learnRob 31 years old. Works full time, and is building their own home. Had a dog when young. Military back ground,a bit rough around the edges. reserved, but with a good

Angel Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04355628835886649491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293510337297586079.post-55158859281447768032008-08-28T22:25:00.004-04:002008-09-12T21:25:17.852-04:00

Well, To start off, I just want to thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Whom ever you are. I hope it is entertaining, comforting and most of all informative.Let me first tell you a little about myself and why I’ve decided to post my feelings, successes and I’m sure failures for all to see.I have been in the animal business for over 30 yrs now, and the dog training business for about 13

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