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A Life With Dogs

Follow the tag #alifewithdogs to find all the articles where people give accounts of their personal experiences of living with dogs.  Often there are tales of heroism, altruism, almost supernatural abilities and those that are just plain funny that don't make it to the news.

1. Wee Willem II and a Boxer named Champ
2. Tiny Tina the Puppy Place Holder
About Me

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I'm pretty much a jack of all trades and master of none.  I enjoy writing though so hopefully I'll master this.

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I like to learn and that has it's benefits and it's downsides.  It means that I can know lots of facts, but it doesn't necessarily mean that I can apply those facts in a practical way.  I can get so wrapped up in the learning that I can forget to actually do anything.

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Thankfully my dogs have been one of the driving forces that got me away from books and out into nature.  The other of course is working...because, well, you have to eat and pay bills and all!

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When I was studying dog training and behavioural psychology through the National Dog Trainers Federation in Melbourne, Australia, I was concurrently a member of an online Dog Training Forum.  It was on that forum that I found that I had a gift for explaining things in a way that helped people understand their dogs.  I also interacted with some of the best dog trainers in the world.which was invaluable in rounding out both my knowledge and my practical experience.  You'll meet them through my posts as I write.

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At the risk of anthropomorphising dogs, I've often found it helpful to use human examples for the best benefit of explaining a particular nuance in training - so the listener or reader can better inhabit his/her dogs mind to understand what is going on.  Having said that, anthropomorphising does pose a risk to our dogs, and though I'm generally OK with people referring to their dogs as "fur babies", I can't help but cringe sometimes when the dog suffers for the lack of understanding of dogness and canine instincts.  So by all means, think of them as your kids or family members.  That speaks to your love of them.  But to also give them the honour and dignity that they deserve, know and provide for their needs as dogs.

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Owning dogs hasn't always been a bed of roses, so I hope you'll appreciate my sharing of episodes of 'pride going before the fall', my errors, my successes, my joy and my tears.  Maybe you'll share some of yours with me too.

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I wouldn't change it all for the world though.  So hopefully in my writing here we'll laugh together.  No doubt we'll also sometimes cry together.  Such is the nature of owning dogs.

 

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