Making the Radar

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...

Lyra – Week 2, day 5

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...

Lyra – Week 2, Day 4

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...

Lyra – Week 1, Day 4

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....

Lyra – Week 1

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...