DOG Training by Louise Marie

08/30/2024

Me either!

08/16/2024

Finally we have internet!

07/25/2024

AKC Intermediate Trick Title for Lucas Alexander!

07/22/2024

07/21/2024

Drinking coffee in my own mug this morning! The pile of boxes can wait!

07/20/2024

Let’s do this!

07/19/2024

We closed on our new home today. It only took over two years to get here!

07/01/2024

Two beds and they both lay down on the smaller one! I hope you are comfy, boys🤣

06/26/2024

Update:He passed!!! On to Advanced Trick Certification!
Lucas Alexander's Intermediate Trick Testing Videos. He is doing well and Rocky Raccoon is such a big help!

06/22/2024

Lucas playing with his ”baby.” Ignore the coffee comments in the background.

06/16/2024

Country living is exhausting🤣🤣🤣🤣

06/10/2024

On squirrel and chipmunk patrol!

06/02/2024

UPDATE: Lucas passed his AKC Novice Trick evaluation!

This is the AKC Novice Trick Video I just sent off to my CGC Evaluator. I am posting this just in case you were wondering what we've been doing lately (besides packing, moving into temporary quarters, unpacking, buying property and a new home)!

06/02/2024

Here is the Novice Trick Video I just sent off to my CGC Evaluator. Just in case you were wondering what we've been up to besides, packing, moving into a temporary residence, buying property and a home. 🧐

05/31/2024

I love that boy🐾❤️🐾

05/13/2024

This could be me as I get used to 40 degree temps!🤣🤣🤣

05/13/2024

In Florida, Rocky Raccoon was on patrol for rabbits. Now that we moved to Virginia, he is on alert for deer.

05/12/2024

Hello everyone! Exciting news - we're set to close on our new home in Gordonsville, VA, on 6/28. Living amidst the mountains with stunning pastoral and mountain views has been incredibly therapeutic for me, and it's been the perfect environment for training my dogs. Today, during our walk, the dogs encountered deer for the first time, and let's just say the deer stole the show! Both pups went wild, but we eventually regained composure and finished our stroll. Unfortunately, I didn't capture the moment on camera as I was too busy handling the dogs. This week, my husband will be joining us, and we'll explore the property together for the first time as a family. Stay tuned for videos and pictures coming later this week. Happy Mother’s Day to all!

05/10/2024

Per the CDC, new rulings on importing dogs and cats into the US.

“The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released a letter advising of a change in the rules pertaining to importation of cats and dogs into the United States.

Effective August 1, 2024, the CDC is implementing a process to standardize imports that will require that all dogs being imported into the U.S. must be 6 months of age, irrespective of where they are coming from or for what purpose.

Summary:
CDC’s letter states CDC is updating this regulation to protect the health and safety of people and animals, and to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies to the United States. The regulation will address recent challenges with international dog importations and more closely align with the World Organisation for Animal Health’s standards for the international movement of dogs from countries determined to be a high-risk for dog rabies.

Under the new rule, all dogs must meet the following requirements for importation into the United States (including those that left the U.S. and are returning—regardless of the country they are being imported from):
Be healthy upon arrival
Be at least 6 months of age
Have an ISO -compatible microchip (implanted prior to any required rabies vaccinations)
Have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. The CDC Dog Import Form is an online form on CDC’s website
Have additional documents depending on where the dog has been in the last 6 months and whether or not the dog was vaccinated in the United States.
Additional requirements will be needed for dogs imported from countries designated as high-risk for DMRVV (canine rabies). These requirements may include arriving at a port with a CDC-registered animal care facility (ACF), an appointment with an ACF prior to import, and quarantine. For more details, visit cdc.gov/dogtravel.
The new rule replaces a temporary rule that will expire on August 1, 2024. The current temporary rule, which AKC supports, restricted the import of dogs from countries designated as high risk for rabies and other contagious diseases, while also allowing for the import of younger pets from low-risk countries as personal pets not for transfer.

Unlike legislative proposals, administrative rule changes go through a period of public comment regarding changes proposed by an agency tasked with promulgating existing law. The new rule follows a period of public comment on CDC’s proposed changes governing imports of dogs and cats, which concluded in September 2023. View AKC’s comments submitted on the proposed rule.

AKC GR will continue to study the new rule change and provide additional information as appropriate.

For additional information on CDC’s new entry requirements please visit www.cdc.gov/dogtravel. If you have any questions about your own particular case, please contact CDC at [email protected].”

Animal Importation, importation of animals, importation of animal products, Traveling with Pets

05/05/2024

Trying ChatGPT! This works!!

🐾🌟 Positive Reinforcement Training: Building a Strong Bond with Your Furry Friend! 🌟🐾

Did you know that training your dog using positive reinforcement techniques not only teaches them good behavior but also strengthens the bond between you and your pup? 🐶💖

With positive reinforcement, you focus on rewarding your dog's desired behaviors rather than punishing the undesirable ones. This creates a happy and cooperative learning environment for your furry companion! 🎉

Here are some tips to get started:

1️⃣ Use tasty treats, praise, and toys as rewards when your dog follows commands or exhibits good behavior.
2️⃣ Be consistent and patient. Training takes time and repetition, so stay positive and encouraging!
3️⃣ Keep training sessions short and fun to maintain your dog's focus and enthusiasm.
4️⃣ Practice positive reinforcement in everyday situations, such as walks, mealtime, and playtime.

Remember, positive reinforcement is not only effective but also fosters a trusting and loving relationship with your four-legged friend. Share your positive training experiences below and let's celebrate the joy of learning together!

05/05/2024

Pretty simple!

05/04/2024

Just a boy sitting nicely on a wooden bridge on a foggy drizzly morning❤️🐾❤️

04/29/2024

When Lucas is out of my sight and quiet, I am always asking him, “What are you doing?” One of these days, he just may answer!

04/28/2024

Swinging on the porch swing and sharing our favorite snack with my boys. Guess what it is!

04/27/2024

4 weeks to 8 months! Those legs don’t stop growing🤣

04/27/2024

Climbing mountains, new smells, geese, very loud donkeys, cows, deer, and a new place to stay is exhausting for the ‘lil dude❤️

04/23/2024

“Mom, I played with two puppies all weekend long! I can’t do anything right now!”