Do and I Do Seminar

Excited how it will turn out. It is going to Boise in 2 days and I will be there. I will let you know :)

Deeply Upsetting...

 *** http://www.diggingout.org/blood-sports/terrier-work/ ***

The website above made me gag. I cannot believe people will work hard ( terriers prone to fighting) terriers for days on end and thus ruin the sport for everyone. These people made horrid accusations how terriermen will never take their dog to the vet after an injury or how we are genetically deficient... I cannot believe that they would lump me in with these people.  I do not use my dogs to shred game, their job is to hold or bolt not to pick a fight ever. Terriers should always be able to recall off of game... always no excuse...

I wish I could confront one of these people and have them explain to me what is wrong with using dogs for something other then show. It seems like all you can do nowadays is trot around the ring, there are even groups wanting to ban herding (beyond crazy).

I want them to know I do not hunt for sadistic pleasure I do it because my dogs find joy in it. I never force them to work they always have more then the recommended shots, I always have a first aid kit for them and I will always take them to the vet because they are my partner... not just a tool to use for the hunt...

Mind of a Child

I am always fascinated by new developments in training, but I forget sometimes the most effective methods....
Children are a wonderful example of the state of mind you need to carry around animals. I have always been attracted to dog among other animals that developed to work with humans such as horses, and I feel that the connection is always there inside of everyone. Connecting with that instinctual knowledge is the first step in forming more then a training relationship. Children are fascinating to watch with animals they go in with a open mind, no lies or previous conceptions and animals respond.
When you go in to work with your dog you need to remove all conceptions and worries because they respond to that kind of energy. I forget what the important thing is when I go to work with my dogs its not always me helping them but us working together in a mutual relationship for the pleasure of just working together.

For those that enjoy horses this is a eye opening video if you go in with an open mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQUMAJCh1fA