Molecular Redistribution

Here on my blog I generally talk about dog training, but on Facebook, I cover a good deal more territory. The following conversation is one of a regular series of conversations that I have with my 13-year-old dog, Raika.  Some of our conversations are funny and some...

Impulse Control

Unlike my prior dogs, Lyra has had almost no impulse control training.  That’s because she rarely wants anything badly enough to experience the conflict between cooperating with me or taking what she wants directly.    The things that Lyra wants badly enough to...

Protection Training (IPO)

In addition to obedience, all of my dogs compete in the sport of IPO – formerly known as Schutzhund. IPO stands for Internationale Prüfungs-Ordnung. IPO is a three part sport which includes Tracking, Obedience and Protection phases – the dog must pass all...

Raika – play as contest

My last blog showed Cisu and Ali playing; these are physical dogs who like physical play with a lot of opposition reflex.  For dogs like Cisu, play is both physical and reflexive (not thinking). Raika has a completely different play style.  For Raika, play is a...
Raika – Who’s the cutest??!!

Raika – Who’s the cutest??!!

I’d like to talk about Raika.  The Leaping Lunatic.  Moderately neurotic, single minded and full of life.  The apple of my eye.  The cutest ever. Welcome to my blog, Raika. Raika doesn’t really deserve the amount of adoration I slavish upon her.  Raika has...