Blue Bridge Dog Training

T3 Two-Minute Training Tip

We put together a short video to show you three key concepts of training your dog for any command. The example in the video is for boundary training, but the concepts apply to other behaviors as well. A big thanks goes out to my dog, Caido, for helping with the demonstration examples!

Example of Negative Punishment

Good morning! Today is Tuesday, December 28, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is mostly cloudy with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. There is a 55% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 In dog training, punishment is not abuse. Punishment is adding something unpleasant or taking away something pleasant, both to decrease a behavior. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Pledge Of Allegiance Day National Chocolate Candy Day National Card Playing Day Holy Innocents Day National Short Film Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝟲𝟵 The U.S. Patent Office issued patent No. 98,304 to William Finley Semple of Mount Vernon, Ohio for chewing gum. However, the first person to commercially produce chewing gum was John B. Curtis of Maine. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: Why do cows never have any money? Answer: Because the farmers milk them dry! 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 This is an example of negative punishment (withholding something the dog wants to decrease a behavior). Kora wants the frisbee and lunges to get it. I want to stop the lunging, so I hold it where she cannot get it (she can still see it). She stops lunging and offers me a sit. The sit is a bonus.

All Dogs Can Bite

Good morning! Today is Monday, December 20, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 52 degrees and a low of 37 degrees. There is a 4% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 All dogs can bite. Supervising the interaction of dogs and kids is important. Reason #4: Young children like to grab stuff, like tails, noses, ears, and fur. Dogs are not necessarily on-board with swatting, poking, and pulling, even if they put up with it initially. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Sangria Day MUDD Day Go Caroling Day! Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝟬𝟯 France transfers the authority of 828,000 square miles of land over to the United States completing the sale of the Louisiana Purchase. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: Why did Santa put a clock in his sleigh? Answer: Because he wanted to see time fly! 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Examples of children not properly supervised while with dogs.

Dexter practices the “Place” command on three different beds.

Good morning! Today is Thursday, December 9, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is partly sunny with a high of 60 degrees and a low of 49 degrees. There is a 3% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Boundaries (obedience behavior/implied command): Your dog will not cross a specified boundary (commonly a curb or where the grass and street meet). Importance: Safety. Example: When playing fetch with your dog, the ball bounces into the street, but he waits in the grass for you to retrieve it. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Bike Shop Day National Pastry Day Weary Willie Day Christmas Card Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝟳𝟮 Upon being sworn in as the governor of Louisiana, P.B.S. Pinchback became the first African American to serve as a governor of a U.S. state. He had previously served the state as its lieutenant governor, duties he had assumed when Lieutenant Governor Oscar Dunn died while in office. Then, Pinchback replaced Governor Henry C. Warmoth when his term ended due to impeachment charges. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: What do sheep say to shepherds at Christmastime? Answer: "Season's bleatings!" 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Dexter practices the “Place” command on three different beds.

Good morning! Today is Wednesday, December 8, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is partly sunny with a high of 49 degrees and a low of 32 degrees. There is a 15% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.’” 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Hold up, This way, Let’s go: Your dog will stop, turn, or move forward on command. These are not technically advanced commands, but performing them at a distance is more difficult and requires additional training. Importance: Following your lead and safety. Example: If there is something that you do not want your dog to encounter (person, dog, deer) and it is not an emergency situation, these commands are appropriate. The come command would be used if there was more urgency. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day National Brownie Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟭 President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the U.S. Congress one day after the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor and gives his “Day of Infamy” speech. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: Which of Santa's reindeer has the worst manners? Answer: RUDE-olph, of course! 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 I need some privacy. Wait. What? It’s morning already?!?

Good morning! Today is Tuesday, December 7, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is mostly sunny with a high of 50 degrees and a low of 41 degrees. There is a 1% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 The Distance Down: Your dog will lie down on command from a distance. Importance: Safety. Example: You are separated from your dog by a bike path with bikes coming from both directions. Your dog is running toward you and you give the down command. He stays lying down until the path is clear and you release him. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day National Cotton Candy Day World Trick Shot Day National Illinois Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟭 Japan attacks the U.S. Naval Station Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack draws the United States into World War II. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: What's a sheep's favorite Christmas song? Answer: “Fleece Navidad!” 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Sometimes a dog is just too exhausted to get up and play. Scout demonstrates.

Good morning! Today is Wednesday, December 1, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is mostly cloudy with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 42 degrees. There is a 5% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him. I myself will call to account anyone who does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 American Holly is toxic to dogs, and it can cause vomiting and diarrhea if ingested. Be watchful this Christmas season if you have this in your house! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Bartender Appreciation Day National Eat A Red Apple Day Bifocals At The Monitor Liberation Day Day With (Out) Art Day Rosa Parks Day National Pie Day National Package Protection Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟱 Rosa Parks refused to yield her bus seat to a white passenger. Parks was arrested and civil rights leaders held a bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama that lasted 381 days. >Today’s Humor Question: How can Santa deliver presents during a thunderstorm? Answer: His sleigh is flown by raindeer. 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Sometimes we need to help dogs through the fear of different things, and trust between handler and dog is key. Kora is afraid of bicycles, so we get her used to walking around them. She goes under one of the bikes toward the end of the video clip.

Ferdinand Fear Of Crate

Good morning! Today is Thursday, November 18, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is showers with a high of 62 degrees and a low of 34 degrees. There is a 71% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Your dog should never be allowed to eat apple, apricot, cherry and plum seeds/pits. These pits contain cyanide which can cause vomiting, irregular and fast heartbeat, seizures, coma and death due to the inability of red blood cells to properly carry oxygen to cells. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Vichyssoise Day Mickey Mouse Birthday World Pancreatic Cancer Day National Princess Day National Rural Health Day Great American Smokeout Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟴 Walt Disney’s animated cartoon Steamboat Willie premiered at the Colony Theatre in New York City debuting the character Mickey Mouse. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: What did the baby elephant ask his mom before they left for vacation? Answer: "Can I borrow a suitcase? I only have a little trunk." 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Ferdinand loves balls, but he is terrified of crates. We let him work it out on his own, and he will eventually discover that the crate isn’t so bad after all.

Three Beagles On A Loose Leash Walk

Good morning! Today is Tuesday, November 16, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is mostly sunny with a high of 66 degrees and a low of 50 degrees. There is a 6% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 The instruction of the Lord is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Healthy foods your dog can eat: Sweet potatoes – make sure it’s the potato only, with no added ingredients. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Button Day National Fast Food Day National Check Your Wipers Day National Indiana Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟬 Pitney Bowes introduces the first commercially available postage meter in the world, the Model M. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: Why do seals swim in salt water? Answer: Because pepper water makes them sneeze. 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Even a beagle (well, even three beagles) can be taught to walk with a loose leash.

Fiona Helps With The Recycling

Good morning! Today is Monday, November 15, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is sunny with a high of 58 degrees and a low of 38 degrees. There is a 2% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 A dog’s water bowl can be contaminated with dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella, MRSA bacteria, or parasitic Giardia. Many older “china” bowls can contain lead and leaded glazes… which can cause neurological (brain) disorders in dogs. (From DogFoodAdvisor.com) 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day National Bundt Cake Day National Philanthropy Day National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day National Raisin Bran Cereal Day America Recycles Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝟯𝟳 Sir Isaac Pitman developed and published a method of shorthand. Throughout his lifetime, he continuously improved and revised the method, and it became the most widely used method of shorthand in the world. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 On a page for beginning artists, one asked, “Any suggestions for painting dogs?” Another responded, “Wait till they’re asleep.” 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Sometimes we have our dogs do a little work around the house. In this video, Fiona helps with the recycling.

Foundational Exercise

Good morning! Today is Friday, November 12, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is mostly sunny with a high of 64 degrees and a low of 39 degrees. There is a 3% chance of precipitation. Enjoy the weekend with whatever activities give you joy. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are reliable and altogether righteous. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 A dog’s water bowl can be contaminated with dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella, MRSA bacteria, or parasitic Giardia. Avoid bowls made from plastic. That’s because some of these synthetic bowls are known to leak dangerous, cancer-causing chemicals into the dog’s drinking water. (From DogFoodAdvisor.com). 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Fancy Rat And Mouse Day National Pizza With The Works Except Anchovies Day National Chicken Soup For The Soul Day National French Dip Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟰 Ellis Island closes its doors after serving for more than 60 years as a gateway to the United States for nearly 12 million immigrants. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: What does daylight saving time mean in Seattle? Answer: An extra hour of rain. 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 This is the first exercise we do with most every dog in our training programs. In this video, Lars learns to pay attention and follow my lead when walking.

Lola the Tired Puppy

Good morning! Today is Thursday, November 11, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is cloudy with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 41 degrees. There is a 92% chance of precipitation in the afternoon. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven! Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 A dog’s water bowl can be contaminated with dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella, MRSA bacteria, or parasitic Giardia. Choose a bowl that’s made from high grade stainless steel. They’re much easier to keep clean. (From DogFoodAdvisor.com). 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Veterans Day National Sundae Day Metal Day Singles Day Participate if you are so inclined! Thank a veteran. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟭 President Warren G. Harding presides over the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. Sculptor Thomas Hudson Jones designed the tombstone and it is the most hallowed grave at Arlington National Cemetery. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: What would you get if you crossed a turkey with an ghost? Answer: A poultrygeist! 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Sometimes puppies get worn out during a training session. Such is the case with cute-as-a-button Lola.

Boone, the ninja dog

Good morning! Today is Tuesday, November 9, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is mostly sunny with a high of 73 degrees and a low of 44 degrees. There is a 2% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands. Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 A dog’s water bowl can be contaminated with dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella, MRSA bacteria, or parasitic Giardia. Carry fresh water and serving bowls with you when traveling (From DogFoodAdvisor.com). 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 World Freedom Day Microtia Awareness Day National Scrapple Day National Louisiana Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟲 President Theodore Roosevelt departs for Panama on the first official international trip by a chief executive. The purpose of his trip was to inspect the construction of the Panama Canal. The President and the First Lady traveled aboard the U.S.S. Louisiana and arrived in Panama on November 14th. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: What is the best way to cook a gator? Answer: In a crock-pot. 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Boone: "Yeah, I’ve got some killer ninja skills. Watch this!"

Underwater Ball Retrieve

Good morning! Today is Saturday, November 6, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is partly cloudy with a high of 63 degrees and a low of 37 degrees. There is a 3% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 A dog’s water bowl can be contaminated with dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella, MRSA bacteria, or parasitic Giardia. You can help prevent contamination by keeping water bowls as clean as you keep your family’s glassware. (From DogFoodAdvisor.com). 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Basketball Day National Nachos Day Saxophone Day National Nachos Day National Bison Day National Play Outside Day Participate if you are so inclined! Two-for-one if you play basketball outside! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟯 U.S. Army colonel Jacob Schick was granted patent No. 1,690,133 for an electric razor. While others had invented electric razors before, Schick was the first to achieve commercial success. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Do you have water? I'm a little horse. 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Caido will do just about anything to retrieve a ball.

Street Boundary

Good morning! Today is Friday, November 5, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is cloudy with a high of 56 degrees and a low of 36 degrees. There is a 4% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 "If you want to be perfect, “Jesus said to him, "go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me." 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 A dog’s water bowl can be contaminated with dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella, MRSA bacteria, or parasitic Giardia. You can help prevent contamination by wiping away any slimy biofilm from the inner surface of the bowl. (From DogFoodAdvisor.com). 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Love Your Red Hair Day National Donut Day National Jersey Friday Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝟳𝟮 Susan B. Anthony along with fourteen other women presented themselves for voter registration in Rochester, NY. After being permitted to register, they cast their ballots. Several days later, United States Commissioner William Storrs issued a warrant for their arrest. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: Why did the tree think the dog was talking to him? Answer: He kept saying “bark, bark, bark!” 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Maple, the English cocker spaniel, works on her street boundary skills.

Chela the standard poodle plays fetch

Good morning! Today is Wednesday, November 3, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is mostly cloudy with a high of 50 degrees and a low of 43 degrees. There is a 17% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 A dog’s water bowl can be contaminated with dangerous bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella, MRSA bacteria, or parasitic Giardia. You can help prevent contamination by serving your pet’s water from the largest bowl you can find… which helps dilute the germ concentration in the basin. (From DogFoodAdvisor.com) 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Housewife’s Day National Sandwich Day National Stress Awareness Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝟲𝟴 John Willis Menard becomes the first African-American elected to a Congressional seat, filling a seat in the House vacated by the late James Mann. Elected from the state of Louisiana, the new Representative never took the seat as a result of an objection from his opponent, Caleb Hunt. Hunt questioned Menard’s right to even hold the seat. In the end, the House left the seat vacant until the next election. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: What do you do when a dog eats your English homework? Answer: Take the words right out of its mouth! 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 We like to have “fetch dogs” return and drop the ball in a baseball glove. In this short video, Chela the standard poodle executes this perfectly.

Finch Demonstrates the Come Command Under Distraction

Good morning! Today is Thursday, October 28, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is mostly cloudy with a high of 59 degrees and a low of 52 degrees. There is a 83% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Off-leash control is the ability of a dog to reliably respond to commands while wearing only a collar (or no collar, which is sometimes referred to as “naked”). 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Statue Of Liberty Day National Chocolate Day National First Responders Day National Internal Medicine Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝟴𝟲 The United States officially dedicates The Statue of Liberty at Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor. France originally named the 151-foot tall statue “Liberty Enlightening the World” and gave it as a gift to the United States. During his speech, President Grover Cleveland said of Lady Liberty that “she holds aloft the light which illuminates the way to man’s enfranchisement.” 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: What’s a dog’s favorite late-night TV host? Answer: Canine O’Brien 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Finch demonstrates the come command under distraction (chasing a tennis ball).

Caido Runs AKC Fast CAT

Good morning! Today is Monday, October 25, 2021. It’s a great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is sunny with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 51 degrees. There is a 58% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Positive reinforcement is an essential part of your dog’s training program, but remember it is used to increase or strengthen a behavior. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Greasy Food Day Sourest Day Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟬 Benjamin O. Davis became the first African-American to earn the rank of Brigadier General. He entered the military in 1898. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Did you hear about the dog that gave birth on the side of the road? She was ticketed for littering. 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 AKC Fast CAT (Coursing Ability Test). Caido chases a lure for a timed 100 yard run.

Shiloh the Happy Dog

Good morning! Today is Saturday, October 23, 2021. It’s great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is sunny with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 50 degrees. There is a 3% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Here are a few plants that are dangerous to dogs. Keep your pups away from: Hydrangea, American Holly, Tomato Plant, Baby’s Breath, Locust Tree (Robinia). 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 National Boston Cream Pie Day National Mole Day National Tv Talk Show Host Day Swallows Depart From San Juan Capistrano Day iPod Day National Make A Difference Day Participate if you are so inclined! 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝟱𝟬 The first National Women’s Rights Convention begins in Worcester, MA, taking the movement for women’s rights beyond individual regional efforts. During the convention, participants developed a set of conventions titled the Declaration of Sentiments. Some of the 68 women and 32 men who signed the declaration included Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Marth Underhill, Frederick Douglass, and Henry W. Seymour. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 Question: What did the dog carrying a bundle of shingles say? Answer: My specialty is roofing. 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 Shiloh the GSD puppy isn't quite getting the concept of retrieve yet, but she is one happy dog. And cute, too! Good morning! Today is Saturday, October 23, 2021. It’s great day to play with your dog, train your dog, and build your relationship with your dog! The forecast for our area is sunny with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 50 degrees. There is a 3% chance of precipitation. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴