Let me start by answering the question above. Yes, the name game in training a dog is extremely important. This is always the first command I work on before moving on to any other command. Why is it important? For the simple reason that if you don’t have your dog’s attention, whatever command you are…
Tag: Australian Shepherd
Memorial Day 2014
When Alex, my 12-year-old pit mix, was not able to walk because of her ACL injury last November, I told myself, “I’ll walk by myself while I enjoy listening to some music for a change.” Ha! Do you know how many times I went out walking by myself? Once. Yes, once. I hated it, and…
Walter, My Aussie Companion
Every time I see Walter, this is what comes to mind first, “Que guapo,” in Spanish. Best translation since a literal translation would end up having a different meaning is, “So handsome.” Walter will be staying with us for a few days so I am crossing my fingers that the weather is nice and we…
Rainy/Snowy Day – Still A Wonderful Day
There are a few things I truly dislike, and one of those happens to be rainy/snowy days like the one we had today in Maryland. I always tell my girlfriend, “I hate this kind of weather,” but to my surprise this was one of the few times I did not feel like that. I looked at Alex, who…
Sunday Morning – Alex And Walter
Well, Alex will be taking a long break from walking, running, and playing for about 2 months or longer. It depends on how well her front right paw heals. The vet advised me not to rush it, but rather let it heal with time and minimal activity. These 10 days, vet recommended for Alex to only get…
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