Feb 21, 2016 | Dog Shows, George, KC, Training
Well, today we didn’t wow the judge but I can tell you that I learned some lessons for sure so this was no waste of a morning. We tried the “feed him first” tactic before we left for the show to see if that might keep him from trying to eat every...
Feb 19, 2016 | George, Showing Chihuahuas, Training
Back at the hotel room tonight I thought I would take advantage of the new trolley’s grooming table feature. Georgie needs to get custom to bing up high on a table. This trolley is higher than a normal grooming table but the training is no less effective. At...
Nov 18, 2015 | George, New Puppies, Showing Chihuahuas, Training
Not only did we take Tipsy out for tonight’s walk but I decided to bring Georgie along too. Now that he is walking on a lead (and so quickly too) I thought it might be a good idea to bring Georgie to help him gain more confidence too. I do think this was quite...
Nov 12, 2015 | Tips, Training
So tonight’s walk got pushed an hour later than the norm and it got dark before we made it out of the neighborhood. Surprisingly, as soon as it got dark, TIPSY’S TAIL WENT UP!!!! I swear! I cannot catch a break! There are no dog shows held by candlelight...
Nov 11, 2015 | KC, Tips, Training
Today’s walk included an addition – I decided to bring KC to see if she might inspire Tipsy to raise her tail. KC was our inspiration to help get Tipsy to walk on a lead, maybe she can work her magic again. Well, it didn’t work to the degree that I...
Nov 9, 2015 | New Puppies, Showing Chihuahuas, Tips, Training
So it was suggested that I take Tipsy out on our evening walks to see if we can add to that socialization checklist and help her gain more confidence – ultimately getting that tail up when she’s waking! Well, she went the first 1/2 mile of our 2 mile trip...
