We all have a dream dog, that dog we envision in our lives. Maybe it is based on a dog we had growing up, or a dog we saw in the movies. Or a dog we once met and loved – but it is there in your mind and you hope someday you will meetContinue reading “When the Perfect Dog is not the Perfect Fit”
Author Archives: Alissa Mosier, CPDT-KA
Farewell Louie . . .
Saying good-bye today to a very special dog and client. Louie came to class a senior dog with health issues that impacted his mobility and stamina, but that did not stop him from having a blast and rocking the Low Impact Agility course. Sure, he couldn’t fit in the tunnel but we just let himContinue reading “Farewell Louie . . .”
Daisie!
Daisie came into our lives when her life turned upside down, and we were happy to have a spot for her. Daisie arrived a little stressed and unsure, which translated into an easily excitable dog, which meant there were lots and lots of walks that first day helping her burn some of that excitement off. Continue reading “Daisie!”
Quarry Quest
Wag It Games’ Quarry Quest is something I did not get the chance to try with my own dog so when I started to teach it I don’t think I realized how much fun it was, now I am a total convert and I think it may be one of my favorite scent classes! BestContinue reading “Quarry Quest”
Saying farewell . . .
Our world is a little quieter, and our carpets are a little less furry, as Shadow, also known as Yaddo, has left us. It started with an episode in the middle of the night where he became distressed and listless, a trip to the Emergency Vet revealed fluid around his heart and while a causeContinue reading “Saying farewell . . .”
The Heart of a Champion
Tilly is fourteen years old, and has been a much loved family pet for years. Until now Tilly did not go to class because Tilly did not need class, she has basic obedience down and is generally a mellow girl. But the family thought that Low Impact Agility looked like fun, and that maybe TillyContinue reading “The Heart of a Champion”
Allow me to brag . . .
When your 14 year old dog earns his second Wag It Games Sniff It Title you are supposed to brag right? Shadow earned his fifth qualification in Search last night getting him his Search Wag It Games 1 Title. So proud of this boy! He has only been working for a little over a yearContinue reading “Allow me to brag . . .”
Katy Bug the Brave . . .
What does a beagle do when they come to scent class? They put their nose to the ground and they get to work! This video is extra special because just a few months ago Katy was living in a lab being used for pharmaceutical testing and research. In December she found a home and nowContinue reading “Katy Bug the Brave . . .”
Happy Birthday Jackson!
When you are taking Beginning Scent Work on your birthday, sometimes the finds are a little extra special! Happy Birthday Jackson, aka Bubs, aka The Cheese Thief! And thank you for bringing treats to share with your friends. And great work to all the dogs in class, I’ll be posting more videos soon –Continue reading “Happy Birthday Jackson!”
Sweet Potato Jerky
If you ask my dogs one of the best things about Thanksgiving is the post-Thanksgiving sales on sweet potatoes, because sweet potatoes mean sweet potato jerky! When you have a chubby senior pup with a thyroid issue treats can be a problem. Well, as far as the Elkhound is concerned the lack of treats isContinue reading “Sweet Potato Jerky”
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