starting over – The Heralding Hound

A Good Citizen???

Great news! Ricochet earned his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award. What does this mean? It means that he completed a beginner and intermediate obedience class as well as passed an evaluation. The evaluation is a ten point test that focuses on good manners, obedience, and responsible dog ownership. Ric passed with flying colors!!! He isContinue reading “A Good Citizen???”

Understanding the Why

I am still learning my way through dog training. Every day I educate myself a little bit more and each day I am acutely aware of just how much I have to learn. Sometimes (all the time), I think about areas where I went wrong with Waffles. Now, I absolutely refuse to play the blameContinue reading “Understanding the Why”

Getting Help.

I have help now. Ricochet’s crazy prey drive and reactivity was making enjoying him difficult. He is clever and quick to learn a trick but his anxieties and explosiveness are rooted deep. Every walk, game of fetch, run, etc. was a test of patience and, at times, infuriating. I came to the realization that tryingContinue reading “Getting Help.”

Reactive Ric

The struggle is real. I have been trying to find a good time to take Ricochet for a walk/run. 5:30-6:15 AM super dark outside, 6:15-7:00 AM rabbits and squirrels galore, 7:00-7:30 AM school busses are out and Ricochet freaks out. Any time after that the day has started and I need to get my ownContinue reading “Reactive Ric”

Learning From Experience

We are officially back in New York. I am happy to report that there were not crazy shenanigans to be had on our journey back. I took the leash chewing, semi-chasing, bone burrying, and demented kangaroo jumping experiences from the last trip and made a few helpful changes. Change number one. Didn’t bring the dog.Continue reading “Learning From Experience”

Ricochet, Rabbit Killer.

I was outside playing with the kids the other day. I was pushing my youngest on the swing when all of a sudden my daughter screamed and fled onto the trampoline (I’m not sure why this was a refuge but…to each their own). “What’s wrong Z??” I asked. “Ricochet is eating a rat!!!!!!!” *deciphered betweenContinue reading “Ricochet, Rabbit Killer.”