by Denise Fenzi | Jun 28, 2018 | Generic training advice
Recently I was talking with a group of people about how I trained my neighbor’s free-roaming dog not to come through her gate and harass me and my dog. First I tried talking nicely to the dog. That had no effect. Second, I tried crossing the street. That seemed...
by Denise Fenzi | Oct 22, 2011 | Lyra
Today’s post was supposed to include a video of my brilliant puppy. It didn’t turn out quite as planned. For starters, I forgot to do something with the kids. So, predictably, they showed up within a few minutes. Since this is not unusual and I usually...
by Denise Fenzi | Oct 21, 2011 | Lyra
Lyra has reached some important milestones in her training. About three days ago she figured out that she could “work” me. She started climbing on her platform with the intent of getting me to start play. Until then, it appeared she was simply happy...
by Denise Fenzi | Oct 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Sleep is improving by the hour! I still have to get up every few hours to let her potty, but the screaming is minimal now. Today she visited my son’s school. We went early in the morning, so there were very few kids around. After 10 minutes I took her home....
by Denise Fenzi | Oct 10, 2011 | Lyra
Her lungs won’t stop and her bladder wont’ start. Well, that’s not exactly true. But last night…that was a long night. As far as pee, she goes several hours between. I’ve never had a puppy like that, but it’s only day 2. She can...
by Denise Fenzi | Oct 1, 2011 | Brito, Training Videos - not my dogs
He’s growing up! Belgian Tervuren Gaetz is now three months old; this is his fourth lesson overall and his first on heeling. Gaetz and mom are doing a really nice job. This lesson introduced heeling (handler generated interest), recall from distraction and...
by Denise Fenzi | Sep 29, 2011 | Training Videos - not my dogs
This is Ziva, a 12 week old Australian Cattle Dog. Here are a few clips from her first lesson. She is learning how to stand on a platform, how to retrieve a dumbbell and how to play with a toy (plus give it back!). These are all foundation skills that will serve...
