Compassionate Canine Training LLC

22/05/2024

If you wonder what that group I talk about called LIMA beings is all about, and why I never miss a call. They are having a free open house community conversation, this Friday at 8:30 am pacific / 11:30 am eastern.

Chris Pachel, Kathy Sdao, Lynn Unger and Barrie Finger will start with a brief discussion to introduce the topic, and then we will transition into the normal format of our community calls, where everyone is invited to participate to the level of their comfort.

Please note, for the privacy and safety of everyone in attendance, pre-registration is required, and this conversation will not be recorded.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/LimaBeingsOH

01/04/2024

Drake.... Jello Dog, My other heart dog, you and I we had a thing. There was always something special about you and that big wide open heart, we connected from that very first day.

You and my boy Bodhi were the same age and we met just eighteen months apart his best friend and hikin' buddy. My girl Tara did not trust dogs - but she trusted you with no issues ever. Even my cat Grace, who distrusted the world loved you and let you steal her toys. You were, my friend the best-est of boys.

You fathered and grandfathered pups that continue your legacy as family dogs and working dogs and all the in between... Well balanced dogs with a drive to work, a cuddle me/belly rub attitude AND an off switch. Very, VERY rare in the world of dogs these days.

You joined me through every class of therapy dogs I ever taught and together we certified well over 100 teams. We made visits as a therapy team, attended therapy events all over and you helped to grow the CareGiver Canine teams to serve our community.

Today i am reflecting on life's infinite circle, I am happy it exists. I am grateful for where I am in my world that I can see these beautiful memories and this grief and the love behind it all.

Thank you Carl, Colette, Carlie and Joecarlo for sharing Drake with me.. but mostly thank you Drake for being boundless in your adaptability, and relentless in your love.

Oh yeah a he was a stellar hunting dog too, but never hurt the "home ducks" they were his friends.

17/03/2024

Anyone.......

03/07/2023

Good one.. especially now with technology being SO prevalent in kids lives

04/04/2022

April Reading Corner: Here are my monthly suggestions.. Hope you enjoy them and would love to hear what you think about them when you get around to reading them.
• Fiction: An Elephant in my Kitchen – Francoise Malby-Anthony
• Non/Fiction/Biography: The Chimpanzees of Gombe – Jane Goodall
• Behavior Science/Training: Plenty in Life is Free by Kathy Sdao

07/03/2022

MARCH Reading Corner: On the first Monday of the month I will suggest three books one fiction, animal focused / non-fiction and one that is for the “Science of Behavior” Nerds out there like me.

For March, here are my suggestions.. Hope you enjoy them and would love to hear what you think about them when you get around to reading them.
• Fiction: The Art of racing in the rain – Garth Stein
• Non-Fiction/Biography: Bones would rain from the Sky – Suzanne Clothier
• Behavior Science/Training: Don’t Shoot the Dog – Karen Pryor

14/02/2022

13/06/2021

Your Sunday Funnies

05/06/2021

I hope you enjoy our newest blog post. Full of tips, tricks and step by step training notes.

Thanks to Jennifer Anderson for her question. "Why is my dog willing to choke himself to death by pulling me the entire walk, instead of avoiding what can’t be comfortable and just walk like normal!" This is a very common question among dog owners. When we look at it from the dog's point of view w...

03/06/2021

My dog simply doesn't want to drink when he is outside sometimes. This summer enrichment treat is more about keeping your dog hydrated than about food, but we won't tell them. You can adjust the amounts and the ingrediants to fit your dog size and treat preferences. Make a few and keep them on hand.

30/05/2021

Sunday Funnies - I can't tell you how many times I have seen dogs names seem like self fulfilling prophecies.

30/05/2021

“This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom.” – Tamra Bolton

23/05/2021

Your Sunday Funnies

16/05/2021

Sunday Funnies for a Sunday smile.

09/05/2021

Your Sunday Funnies - Have a great day!

06/05/2021

Spring Safety: Dogs do not just bite "out of nowhere" There are always warning signs and usually for quite a while before a bite takes place. Take a look at these two men having a great time with their dog. Unfortunately, as you can see from the dogs eyes and ears he is not enjoying this moment.

Often times we put our dogs in "fun moment" without taking a moment to see how they are doing.

The second photo shows just three of the things that may be going on to make this dog nervous or stressed. Tell me what you think - do you see anything else?