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It’s not funny – it’s your fault
from GollyLog
on Wednesday May 15th, 2013 at 06:13 PM
I have an online friend who, almost daily, mentions herpoodle puppys naughtiness. He chewed up a couple leashes, he counter-surfedand smashed dinner to the floor. He strewed the nice, clean laundry all overthe house. He knocked over some plants. Its in line with the dog shaming posts that people areuploading hanging a sign around their dogs necks detailing the dogssupposedly shameful behavior. I dont think its funny. Any of it. And its not the dogsfault its yours. If you know your dog is...
I own my dogs
from GollyLog
on Thursday May 9th, 2013 at 05:20 PM
They are my property and I own them. Im not a pet guardian or pet parent. I paid money toacquire my dogs; I own them, I didnt adopt them and I can do what I like withthem. Seems rather a harsh statement, doesnt it? I have goodreason for it. Dogs have no rights in our legal system. The law considers themproperty, so I do, too. This way Im the only one with authority over theirtreatment, care, and whereabouts. I know whats best for my dogs and try mybest to achieve it. The most prominent...
Focusing on the mission
from GollyLog
on Monday April 29th, 2013 at 07:54 PM
If you've noticed a change in direction here at the GollyLog lately - you're right. We've tightened our focus to become more useful. Being helpful to owners of small dogs was the original reason we started our shop - Golly Gear. As small dog owners all of our adult lives, we knew it was difficult to find the "right" stuff for our dogs - harnesses/collars/leashes that fit, toys our dogs could carry, treats that weren't larger than their meals, etc. We may have wandered off that tight focus...Play with your dog!
from GollyLog
on Thursday April 25th, 2013 at 08:55 PM
Playing tug with my Teddy I was assisting the instructor at our obedience club's puppy class on Tuesday night and a very sad thing occurred to me. Most people don't seem to know how to play with their dogs. Sounds odd, doesn't it? And it was a strange realization for me, too. The half-dozen people in class range in age from teens to mid-sixties. Their puppies run the gamut, too; from a four-pound Chihuahua to a six-month old Viszla, with a Boston Terrier, a KleeKai, and two French Bulldogs in...
Live healthy - get a dog!
from GollyLog
on Monday April 22nd, 2013 at 04:41 PM
In keeping with Earth Day, I "Googled" pets and pollution - figuring I'd write about the impact our dogs have on the environment and what we could do to minimize it. All I found was a bunch of articles about cleaning up after your dog. So scoop the poop, people! What I did find that was much more interesting was the positive effect of pet ownership on human health. As aggravating as they may be at times - it turns out my dogs are good for me. (Remind me of this, please, the next time I...Dealing with Booker's "hairy eyeball"
from GollyLog
on Thursday April 18th, 2013 at 07:06 PM
This morning we're on tenterhooks. Booker, Fran's five-month-old Boston Terrier puppy is having surgery today to remove a growth (dermoid cyst) from his right eye. Aside from being good fodder for jokes (Booker's quite literal "hairy eyeball"), there's nothing good or fun about it. From the stress of diagnosis, to finding a good specialty vet, to figuring out how to pay, to worrying about the procedure, the follow-up, and the long-term ramifications - it's all a source of stress. And it's...
More puppy training tips
from GollyLog
on Friday April 5th, 2013 at 07:39 PM
Tango and Booker Train one dog at a time! Put the other dog away for a few minutes (in his crate or in another room) - he'll be fine. Let him watch, if possible. Jealousy is a powerful training motivator. But, keep the training times about equivalent, and as short as 5 minutes per session. Review yesterday's lesson. And review it again tomorrow. Bring the best treats to class, to try to maintain your puppy's attention. Use the next best for daily training sessions. - Fran
10 Things to Remember when Training a Puppy
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on Friday March 29th, 2013 at 04:52 PM
Booker at 10 weeks old. Keep your session short. Have several sessions each day. Review your last session briefly. Smile!!! He's a puppy! Limited attention span! Work on one or two things per session. Put on your happy voice! No corrections - he's a puppy and doesn't know anything! Be consistent! Use super-yummy treats to keep his focus on you. - Fran
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