Chicken Camp | Good Dog Fetch Training

Chickens, chickens and more chickens.  Many of you may remember that a while back, I told you I went to Chicken Camp. A 5 day workshop in Seabeck Washington.  It really made a huge impact on my timing and thought process in my marking and reinforcement abilities while...

Dogs in Need of Space|Good Dog Fetch

All of us, humans and dogs, have spatial needs. What I like to call your “bubble”. When someone invades your space or bubble, it makes you uncomfortable. It is the same sensation for a dog. Just because you have a furry friend on the end of your leash,...

2013 Manners Classes|Good Dog Fetch

Happy New Year Everyone……. 2013 has started off with a fizzle. I am at home sick with whatever is going around these days. I am hoping this is a good sign. Getting all the illness out before we get too far into the new year and classes. That being said, I...

Appropriate Greetings|Dogs and Humans

Whew, I feel like I have been repeating myself over and over lately about how to greet a dog appropriately. I am not sure why folks feel it is ok to rush to any dog they see and stick their hand over their head to pet the dog. I have been guilty of doing this...