Journal
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This Specific Sunset
And that reminded me not just to post a string of photos of Murphy and Killian on social media, but also to stop and reflect on them sometimes, so that I can always look back and freshen my memory…
Why We Reward Choice Instead of Using Force
There's a common thing that you see with some novice dog trainers and also a certain kind of experienced person...
What do you do when a dog willfully disobeys?
Dear Brian, I take my 4-year-old boxer, Bella, on a walk every day...
How to Take Good Dog Photos
In a bit of a departure from my regular dog training theme, I want to give some tips on how to take great photos of dogs…
What Your Dog's Gums Can Tell You
Let me preface this article by making it clear that I am not a veterinarian...
Archive
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February 2024
- Feb 14, 2024 When You're a Dog, Context Is Everything
- Feb 7, 2024 Puppy Foundations: Teaching the Sit
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January 2024
- Jan 24, 2024 Puppy Foundations: Recall
- Jan 10, 2024 Puppy Foundations: Crate Training
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December 2023
- Dec 27, 2023 The Relationship Between Punishment and Aggression
- Dec 13, 2023 Why does my puppy become a total maniac in the evening?
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November 2023
- Nov 29, 2023 The Coffeeshop Dog: Getting Started
- Nov 22, 2023 Dog Safety on Thanksgiving
- Nov 21, 2023 This Specific Sunset
- Nov 15, 2023 How do I make my dog a therapy dog?
- Nov 1, 2023 Why We Reward Choice Instead of Using Force
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October 2023
- Oct 18, 2023 What do you do when a dog willfully disobeys?
- Oct 4, 2023 How to Take Good Dog Photos
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September 2023
- Sep 20, 2023 What Your Dog's Gums Can Tell You
- Sep 6, 2023 What Human Foods Are Bad For Dogs?
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August 2023
- Aug 23, 2023 The Marker
- Aug 9, 2023 The Power of Varying Rewards
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July 2023
- Jul 26, 2023 Balancing Risks in Socialization
- Jul 12, 2023 Socialization Basics
- Jul 5, 2023 Preparing for a New Golden Retriever Puppy
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June 2023
- Jun 29, 2023 I Think I’ve Been Here Before
- Jun 27, 2023 How to Find a Red Golden Retriever
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January 2023
- Jan 22, 2023 Only a Dog
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September 2021
- Sep 30, 2021 An Old Dog and a Young Dog
- Sep 13, 2021 Late Summer Adventures
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July 2021
- Jul 25, 2021 Killian the Golden Retriever
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May 2021
- May 18, 2021 Little Fox, Big Dream
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January 2021
- Jan 15, 2021 Jax's Big Life
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December 2020
- Dec 17, 2020 Berries and Bluebirds
- Dec 6, 2020 At Least One More
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February 2020
- Feb 13, 2020 The Goodest Boy
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December 2019
- Dec 27, 2019 Summer Leaves in December
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May 2018
- May 27, 2018 When You Can't Find a Crab, Eat a Worm
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February 2018
- Feb 17, 2018 On a Frozen Lake
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July 2017
- Jul 28, 2017 Back to the Dock
- Jul 4, 2017 An Unexpected Buddy
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June 2017
- Jun 3, 2017 Bubble Puppy
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May 2017
- May 7, 2017 Local Weavers
- May 7, 2017 Brave Little Toaster
- May 2, 2017 Buddies
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April 2017
- Apr 23, 2017 Recall at 9 Weeks Old
- Apr 13, 2017 Growing Fast
- Apr 9, 2017 Introducing Murphy
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February 2017
- Feb 24, 2017 Early Spring, Early Sunset
- Feb 5, 2017 Puppy Visit
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November 2016
- Nov 19, 2016 Backyard River Birds
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October 2016
- Oct 23, 2016 Comet's Face
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September 2016
- Sep 24, 2016 Oh Hay!
- Sep 19, 2016 A Sky Full of Jewels
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May 2016
- May 15, 2016 Learning How to Learn
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March 2016
- Mar 3, 2016 Golden Painkiller
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November 2015
- Nov 28, 2015 A Sunrise Tradition
- Nov 26, 2015 Sand Dancer's Infinite Sky
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May 2015
- May 11, 2015 Darkling Birdling
- May 9, 2015 Orioles and Apple Trees
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February 2015
- Feb 22, 2015 Ajax: Therapy Dog
- Feb 15, 2015 Comet: Therapy Dog
- Feb 8, 2015 Therapy Dogs
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December 2014
- Dec 26, 2014 Boxing Day Sunrise
- Dec 14, 2014 Christmas Portraits
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November 2014
- Nov 8, 2014 Seasons
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October 2014
- Oct 26, 2014 Bluebirds!
- Oct 26, 2014 Goldens and Foliage
- Oct 12, 2014 Did the Tree Split the Rock?
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August 2014
- Aug 30, 2014 Puppy Palooza
- Aug 12, 2014 Dock Dogs
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July 2014
- Jul 30, 2014 High Summer in the Meadow
- Jul 28, 2014 Brief Kayak Sojourn
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June 2014
- Jun 2, 2014 Fledging Season
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April 2014
- Apr 26, 2014 Portrait Stories
- Apr 18, 2014 Holy Coyote!
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March 2014
- Mar 16, 2014 A Summer Hike In Winter’s Last Days
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January 2009
- Jan 25, 2009 Snow Flies When You're Having Fun
- Jan 18, 2009 The Icedog Cometh
- Jan 3, 2009 One Dog
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December 2008
- Dec 21, 2008 Guilt Trip
- Dec 19, 2008 Snow Is Fun
- Dec 15, 2008 Departure By Water
- Dec 9, 2008 Fog
- Dec 7, 2008 A Snowy Morning
- Dec 6, 2008 Gus's Medical Mystery
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November 2008
- Nov 30, 2008 Worries
- Nov 23, 2008 Chasing Light
- Nov 4, 2008 Shaking It Off
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September 2008
- Sep 22, 2008 Tiring a Well-Bred Dog
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August 2008
- Aug 26, 2008 Muddy Blurs
- Aug 10, 2008 See Dogs Swim
- Aug 9, 2008 See Dogs Run
- Aug 7, 2008 See Dogs Roll
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July 2008
- Jul 16, 2008 In the Barn
- Jul 9, 2008 Scale
- Jul 8, 2008 Shy Birds
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June 2008
- Jun 30, 2008 Back at the Loaf
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May 2008
- May 22, 2008 At Swim, Four Dogs
- May 21, 2008 Branching Out and Zooming In
- May 14, 2008 Synchronized Swimming
- May 10, 2008 Weezie's Birthday
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April 2008
- Apr 15, 2008 Firsts
- Apr 2, 2008 Mastering the Fetch
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March 2008
- Mar 29, 2008 Roll, Smell, Swim
- Mar 25, 2008 Poses and Rolls
- Mar 10, 2008 A Walk With the Boys
- Mar 9, 2008 Crazed and Noble
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February 2008
- Feb 27, 2008 New Teeth, New Muscles
- Feb 20, 2008 Joy in the Genes
- Feb 11, 2008 Itching, Growing, Winning
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January 2008
- Jan 30, 2008 Old Friend, New Friend
- Jan 21, 2008 Two Weeks
- Jan 13, 2008 Sleepy Time
- Jan 12, 2008 Comet Goes for a Walk
- Jan 9, 2008 East, Sleep, Learn
- Jan 6, 2008 Comet’s First Day