What are fundamental skills? They are the tiny pieces that make up the bulk of our dog’s future behaviors. Why do we care so much about fundamental skills? In essence, they bridge the gap on beginner skills to advanced skills. The base layer fundamental skills I find most important are as follows: LuringNose TargetingPaw Targeting Front …
Days 262 – 278
Happy February Hello friends. We have had a lovely past couple of weeks of Mason feeling good, playing hard and being a kid. Mason has been working hard in his studies and equally as hard chasing zombies and monsters in the backyard. Childhood cancer handed me a new perspective on life 2.5 years ago so …
Days 243 – 261
Winter is Here So finally the cooler weather has arrived and we are enjoying it fully. Mason and Freya are waiting on snow to come to Florida; I think it's going to be a long wait. We have been having a fabulous couple of weeks just doing ordinary things. School has been a lot of …
Days 232 -242
Happy New Year! I am greeting 2019 with my arms wide open. I feel like I've been holding my breath for the year 2019 since May 2016, and finally our year is here. Towards the end of 2019 Mason will complete his treatment for ALL. The fear of this journey hasn't left me or lessened …