by Andrea Harrison | Nov 7, 2018 | Dora, failure, fear, fun, positive training, Uncategorized
So let’s look at failure – all over again. I am grateful for a fresh perspective to take me beyond agility now (thanks my fabulous wide ranging ALL THE SPORTS students for that insight). I stand behind my long standing assertion that having fun matters...
by Andrea Harrison | Aug 10, 2009 | dogs, protection
Dogs are good for lots of things: entertainment, love, companionship, an excuse to exercise – many many things. One aspect of living with dogs I don’t often consider is the value of protection.Many years ago I was dog sitting my aunt and uncle’s dog...
by Andrea Harrison | Jan 19, 2008 | blockage, dogs, Gus, vet care
poor Gus had surgery yesterday – to remove a foreign body. A weird little organic plug of something – maybe a decoration? or something bizzarre… she has HUNDREDS of stitches now – including in her intestine. It was an interesting surgery to...
by Andrea Harrison | Jan 14, 2008 | agility, Brody, dogs, gamblers, Sally, workshop
have I mentioned Brody isn’t much of a gambler? (Well I’m not either so maybe it makes sense) We attended a workshop this weekend that was HARD work for Brody. He’s used to being a superstar at class so that was a new experience for us – I felt...
by Andrea Harrison | Jan 7, 2008 | agility, attack, Brody, dogs, qs, Sally, snookers
Sally and Brody and I went to Morningstar trial in Kingston on Friday and Saturday. Thea was off and on lame so she had to stay home but I think she enjoyed being cuddled in front of the fire. Brody was in a funny mind set – but so was I so it seemed fair to me....
by Andrea Harrison | Dec 30, 2007 | agility, Brody, dogs, Morningstar, snookers
I LOVE the concept of snooker all that thinking in one place … and it works for velcro dogs too – I can take as long as I want in the opening and see how far I can get in the closing From the very first time I tried it at Morningstar in May 2007 I was...
