A big thanks to all of you who checked out my review of Lisa Edward’s new memoir, A Dog Named Boo and entered my giveaway for a copy of the book. Also, thanks to those of you who helped tweet about the giveaway or promote it on facebook. Twenty-three people entered by leaving a comment […]
On Saturday, I attended part of the 2012 Extreme Mutt Makeover competition. I know some of you have been following Lilli’s story on my blog and on her facebook page. Last week, you saw all the tricks she had learned so far! For those who haven’t been following along, the Extreme Mutt Makeover pulls mutts […]
Want to see your pet featured on StaleCheerios? I’m looking for a handful of great photos of people clicker training their dogs, horses, cats, birds, llamas, turtles, guinea pigs, and so on. Photos that capture people having fun with their animals and demonstrate all that can be accomplished using positive training. Specifically, I’m looking for […]
Have you heard? Registration is now open for ORCA’s 5th annual Art and Science of Animal Training Conference. The conference will be held in February 2013 in Denton, Texas. This is one of my absolute favorite conferences every year (and that’s not just because I help with the planning!). This conference does a great job […]
Horses are amazing creatures. They can be wonderful friends and also, many times, our greatest teachers. My friend Carol Jennings has recently published a book about her experiences with her three adopted mustangs. A first time horse owner when she adopted her first mustang, Carol says that she has learned to be a student of […]
Rats are amazing creatures. They can jump great distances, both vertically and horizontally. I learned this early on when Georgie and Lucy were babies. I would put them in a huge bucket when I cleaned their cage, but they quickly learned how to jump out of it! Running around my floor was much more fun […]
