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Rest in Peace Josie
I just got a bit of sad news. Josie, an enthusiastic dog who was one of the stars of my instructional DVD set, is no longer with us. Josie also happened to have been one of the dogs that I worked with before this website existed, and it was my desire to have a more permanent repository...
Wordless Wednesday ~ shelter dog edition
Sometimes when I am over at the shelter I snap a few quick photos as I walk around to say hello and see who is there. They aren't the best photos but I thought I'd share some. All these above dogs are available at The Humane Society of Knox County in Thomaston Maine. Read More →
Lessons learned the hard way
You want me to do what??? OK so just call me stupid. As I mentioned I am entered in an APDT rally on September 18th. (actually 3 trials on one day) Jenny and I only need 1 more qualifying score to get our APDT rally level 1 title. That's very cool. I entered all 3 because I thought...
Cooper has a home
The problem with having multiple facebook accounts and a blog is that I sometimes forget who I have shared what information with. In case I haven't mentioned it here Cooper has an adopter all lined up for him. He will be at the prison for one more week recuperating from his broken...
A "stuff I am doing" update
Well I missed the cut off to enter the upcoming AKC shows September 2 thru 5 at the Union Fairgrounds with the Mid-Coast Kennel Club of Maine and the Central Maine Kennel Club due to my inattention. It turns out that isn't a bad thing. Because of how the AKC shows are set up and...
Why Reward Train Your Dog or Puppy?
I don’t tend to use the phrase “Reward Training” but it’s essentially what I do! Why Reward Train Your Dog or Puppy? By Aidan Bindoff All puppies and dogs need some form of training. What’s so good about Reward Training and why would we choose to Reward...
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6 Month Old Dog Obedience Training
6 Month Old Dog Obedience Training 6 Month Old Dog Obedience Training for Cottonwood Ranch And Kennel’s yellow Labrador Drake. This is the age that we up the training to a more serious level for our daily routine. 6 Month Old Dog Obedience Training if you have more than...
News flash: Pet care ain’t free
Would you believe that there are people who think vets should just give their services away for free? Or at least for a huge discount because "They are supposed to care about the animals". Let's take a look at that logic for a minute. *How much does vet school cost? How much is the...
Labrador Extreme Dock Jumping
Labrador Dock Jumping Retrieve Lilly Hoff works with two Labrador Extreme Dock Jumping at Cottonwood Ranch And Kennel on a beautiful August morning. Watch how Ted’s daughter works with the Labrador Retriever dogs on the Colorado Ranch. Dock jumping can be a useful time...
There is no honor among thieves
To the person who lifted not one but TWO of my blog posts, and didn't even have the decency to give me author credit, you suck. get-dog-training.com/things-that-make-you-go-ewwww/get-dog-training.com/the-word-of-the-day-was-socialization/While I am happy to pass on the info that was...
It’s the little things
Our french bulldog Missy used to love popcorn. I don't mean a casual love like she loves her butt scratched, but loved as in I will do ANYthing for a piece of that heavenly food. She could even do a Jedi mind trick with her stare. "Give me the popcorn you will". (It's the only time...
More Pit Bull Idiocy
Some people get on my last nerve. Check out this idiocy that was in one of our state newspapers recently. Thankfully they printed a nice rebuttal opinion. I also wanted to share another response from one of the founders of SOME Pit! a bully rescue here in Maine, Jessica Dolce. *A...
Things that make you go ewwww
Check out this post from Frogdog on using rendered pets in pet food. For those that don't know rendered means boiled down until it is a paste. It is then used as an ingredient in food as protein source. For those that want to know more about this practice read the book "Food Pets...
The word of the day was socialization
As you could see by the past photos we had a visitor for a couple of days. He was a 9 week old smooth coated chow chow. I am friends with a fabulous breeder and when she has a litter I usually get to help socialize some of the pups before they head to their new homes. (More photos...
Labrador Obedience Training – Labrador Short Attention Span
Labrador Obedience Training – Labrador Short Attention Span Ted Hoff at Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel works with Jack the Lab. Ted explains how Jack has been anti-social plus has a short attention span when it comes to training. Ted Hoff Colorado dog trainer shows how with love...
Off Leash On Command Dog Training
Off Leash On Command Dog Training Off leash dog training helps you achieve the ultimate in dog training. Every owner strives to have off-leash control of their dog for hiking, playing at the dog park or hanging out in the yard. To obtain this, you must first achieve high levels...
How to Train Dogs Off Lead
How to Train Dogs Off Lead Train Your Dog to Heel If you want to be successful at training your dog off leash, you must first have your dog trained to heel on leash. Begin training your dog to walk right next to you while on leash in an enclosed area. This exercise is called “heeling“,...
German Shorthaired Pointer Training
German Shorthaired Pointer Training German hunters of the 1800s wanted a dog with a good nose that would point within a reasonable distance for a man hunting on foot. They wanted a dog that could retrieve both fur and feather on land and in water. They also wanted a tracker. To...
First Time Training a One Year Old Dog
First Time Training a One Year Old Dog Professional Dog Trainer, Ted Hoff shows you how to train a dog that is older and has received no training to this point. Watch and learn as this doggy transforms from “wild child” to a very calm and obedient dog in a short period...
Review of Grandma Bowser’s Natural Dog Treats
A little while ago, I was contacted by someone from Grandma Bowser’s All Natural Dog Treats, asking me if I’d be willing to review their dog biscuits on my blog. Those of you who are regular readers know that this is something I rarely do (if ever), but with my aging...
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Walker makes a friend and my 1st razzy award
Walker did great at the boat show today. He made a new friend named Price and they played together a lot. (Price is also available for adoption at HSKC.) He went back to the prison quite exhausted. We also found out that Walker IS food possessive with another dog around. This is...
A K-9 Corrections update
The bad news is that Cooper didn't get his splint off the other day as expected. The x-ray wasn't quite what the Dr. wanted to see so he gets two more weeks to make it 8 total. It is better to be careful though so he doesn't re-break it and we end up back at square one. The good news...
Are Laser Pointers Safe for Your Puppy Dog?
I love to drive our cats wild by playing with a laser pointer, but my own dogs aren’t too intrigued. Here is some good information on whether t0 use one with dogs. Are Laser Pointers Safe for Your Puppy Dog? By Aidan Bindoff Are laser pointers safe to use with dogs for training...
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Support your local shelters!!
We are glutons for punishment so we did another float. This time for the Maine Lobster Festival parade. Here are just a few of the photos I took before the parade. We updated some of our signs. This is cat litter boy. I love the back! Check out our new volunteer mobile! Our awesome...
Itchy dog
Tonight's oatmeal bath was a soak instead of the usual rub down. I have to say I think it worked very well. And for those who think their dog will always respond to verbal cues, try asking for a sit or a down in a tub of oatmeal water. I'm pretty sure she thought I was nuts. I had...
A dog trainers version of the age old question
WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?Pavlov: we fed the chicken on the opposite side of the road each day at 4 p.m. until the chicken’s autonomic system actually began causing the chicken to cross the road at 4 p.m. without even questioning the “why.”B.F. Skinner: on prior occasions...
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Jack is "The man"
I was having a conversation the other day about multiple dog households. It was about how some dogs just require more attention than the others. I can identify. Jenny is a dog that NEEDS attention. She is a busy body and has always been our high maintence dog. If we don't keep her...
To war we go
I hate waiting for anything so I put the plan into play today. Jenny's rash is getting worse so I went at it from both directions. First I gave her an oatmeal bath to address the outer direction. I finally learned the trick. I kept hearing about using some fancy oatmeal and it turns...
Time for a new plan
Jenny is once again going through some itchy spells. She sometimes gets hives and sometimes these weird little sores on her belly. It got bad right before the trials so I put her on some Temeril-P. It is a low dose steroid and NOT something I want to use long term. But I needed to...
What Causes 75% of ALL Dog Behavior Problems?
The importance of exercise is tremendous, and here is a guest article that provides some useful details. Most of us humans can benefit from more exercise too! What Causes 75% of ALL Dog Behavior Problems? By Aidan Bindoff When asked what is the biggest cause of dog behavior problems,...
Does Your Dog Bark at the Door?
Here’s a good way to get your dog to stop barking when someone comes to your home. It will take some time and a friend, but it might just rid you of a very annoying habit that many dogs have. Does Your Dog Bark at the Door? By Aidan Bindoff Does your dog bark when you have a...
