I have to give Mom and Dad credit. They’ve been doing a great job teaching Asa the fundamentals of sit, stay, come, and down. But they aren’t teaching him the most important skill of all – hunting! Clearly they just take for granted my hard work day in and day out protecting them from squeaky […]
After getting the right medical bag the first thing I did was fill it with basic medical supplies. These are mainly for me but some may be used on my dogs if necessary. The amount of each to have all depends on where you plan to go. If you will always be a short ride […]
Ok, I admit it, I’m awesome! Who could resist wanting to follow my every move? So for this reason I’m trying to be patient with Asa. But I believe we are long overdue for a conversation on personal space. Heck, I can’t even chew my toys without Asa nuzzling in for a closer look at […]
Step – 1: Finding a Medical Bag for Hiking For me, building a first aid kit for both my dogs and myself started with the search for a good quality “molle type” medical bag. I got the idea from a friend who is also a K-9 handler and carries such a kit. I liked this style […]
Yesterday hit 32 degrees! So what do Mainers do to celebrate? We head to the beach of course! Mom and Dad grabbed their Yaktrax ice cleats, I slapped on my GoPro Hero, and we headed off to Fort Foster in Kittery, Maine! Thanks to dedicated cross country skiers and snowshoers, there were miles of packed snow […]
As this winter wears on I continue to suffer from an extreme case of cabin fever. Well you can’t even begin to imagine my excitement after the most recent snowstorm when I discovered the fence was almost completely covered. Freedom beckoned! Up until now Asa’s world has been very limited. Here was my chance to […]
If you are in northern New England like me your are currently buried in 3-4 feet of snow. I have to keep telling myself Spring is around the corner and to get my gear ready for some hiking once the trails clear. While I’m snowed in I thought I would start a short series on […]
This Sunday, March 1, 2015, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Last Hope K9 Rescue will be at the Canine Cupboard, 220 State St. Portsmouth NH. Meet dogs looking for their forever home. Last Hope K9 Rescue is an all-breed rescue dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs from high-kill shelters throughout the United States. […]
Dog training is challenging. I often get asked what the best method is or how to solve a certain behavioral problem. While the solution depends a lot on the person and the dog, it all starts with dog training fundamentals. I do not recommend one method over another, rather, so long as you have the […]