Dog training is one of those professions that is more experienced based than academic or scientific. Although there are theories that are scientific backed they are for the biggest part just theories. I am neither a dog trainer nor a canine behaviorist. I am a dog owner who has tried many forms of training. These… more »
Happy Birthday Ellie
April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I started this blog two years ago when we first got Ellie our female chocolate Labrador retriever. I remember well how excited I was to hear the litter had been born. We had already put a deposit in on chocolate female. As fate would have it, there was only one chocolate female in the… more »
Sweet Potato Dog Treats
January 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
Sweet potatoes sliced and either dehydrated in a dehydrator or in the oven can be a good chew treat for your dog. These dog treats are easy to make, inexpensive and a healthy alternative to rawhide or dried pig parts. Sweet potatoes are actually not a potato but they are roots or tubers. In their… more »
The Sporting Dog
November 25, 2011 By
Sporting dogs are extremely energetic, fun and full of life. I am hooked on the Labrador retriever but any dog in this group of dogs will make wonderful pets. These dogs are breed to hunt bird and small game. They are the retrievers, pointers, setters and spaniels breeds of present day. These dogs discover, flush… more »
The Golden Retriever
October 21, 2011 By
The Golden Retriever is a breed that was started in Scotland and bred primarily for retrieving of waterfowl such as ducks. They are breed for their soft mouth and double coat. History I find it amazing that some dog breeds can be traced back to their origins through breeding records. The golden was developed at… more »
The American Field Labrador Retriever
September 27, 2011 By
About the American Field Labrador A varietal of the traditional Labrador or what is known as the “English” or “show” Labrador is the American Labrador retriever. The American field Labrador is bred to be taller, thinner, more sleek for running through fields and swimming while waterfowl hunting. While the English Labrador is the standard that… more »
The Labrador Retriever
September 27, 2011 By
About the Labrador Retriever Disclaimer: I love dogs in general but the Labrador dog is my breed of choice. So if some of this sounds a little bias it is because it is. I presently own a chocolate Labrador female and a male yellow Labrador. General Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog breed according… more »
Happy Birthday Otis
September 7, 2011 By
My male yellow Labrador Otis is one year old today. That’s him in the banner on the day we picked him up at Cedar Swamp Retrievers last November on a beautiful fall day. Dam is Ellie’s Camden Rain(Camden) and Sire Old Meadows Exceeding Safe Speed (Ticket). Otis is a damn good dog and we are… more »
Premier Break-away collar
August 30, 2011 By
I am already a fan of the designs of Premier products and use the Easy-Walk dog harnesses on both my dogs. Another good design in the Premier product line is the break-away collar. Most of the everyday collars are called quick release collars which mean that a human can release the buckle quickly and easily…. more »
Dog Harnesses for Training
May 28, 2011 By
As a dog owner, not a trainer, I will try about every device that promises to curb some of the behaviors that make it, let’s say, a challenge to walk my dogs. I have two young, full of energy, full blooded sporting dogs that at the moment weight about 130 pounds together. You hook up… more »
Premier Easy Walk Harness
May 4, 2011 By
We worked with the head collar (Halti brand, Premier makes one called the Gentle Leader) for a couple of weeks while dog walking. It did give great control over Ellie and almost completely took care of her jumping. The only problem is she does not like it and has to stop a couple of times… more »
Head Training Collar for Dogs
March 23, 2011 By
I just have to write a review on these types of dog training collars. My oldest pup Ellie is just at a year old. A high energy sporting dog that has the retrieving fever, she gets so excited when we go to walk that she jumps, pulls and just carries on for the first couple… more »
