Arty’s Tricks & Tales Blog
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Here I’d like to share my love of training, and show how it can improve the relationship with your dog. For example, My dog, Arty, enjoys any new challenge, and we often demonstrate new tricks. Seeing him engaged like this shows that tricks training—or any positive training—can make it a JOY to have your dog around. A trained dog is a happy dog and happy owner!
*My training methods are one of many approaches to dog training. It is not intended to compete with other trainers or methodologies, as there are many different and valid ways to train your dog!
Illustration by: Alison Czech
RECENT POSTS
Ornaments of the Heart
What catches your eye when you see people’s holiday decorations? These decorations, especially ornaments, act as meaningful time capsules that form a visual autobiography of cherished memories and life events on the tree. Beyond these physical items, there are other types of ornaments, those of the heart. Read to find out more.
Ding Dong!
What if simply ringing a bell, or in Arty’s case learning to DING the bell, would open the door? How nice it would be for Arty to let me know he wants to go outside. He would know when he sounds that DING, the door would “magically” open and he’d be free to run outside. There would be no guesswork, no wondering. When opportunity knocks, or in this case, when the doorbell rings, think about the blessings of opening your door and welcoming others into your home this holiday season.
Heeling & Healing
To understand what it means for Arty to “heel” can actually help us to understand how best to help others “heal”. How in the world are these two connected? Heeling means to have your dog walk quietly by your side, choosing to be with you. Healing is to make well again, to restore health. Interestingly, they are connected. Read on to understand how Arty choosing to be by my side and healing the hurts of life are connected.
Shelving Assumptions
In a world that's quick to judge and slow to understand, Arty is a reminder that we often get it wrong. This Labrador-Poodle mix doesn't fit the mold. Read on to find out what happens when we listen and look past the noise to see who people—and dogs—really are.
Spontaneous Joy!
In helping you discover "unexpected gifts," Arty has earned a new moniker: Mr. Smarty Arty. His wisdom, which keeps his tail wagging through thick and thin, is summarized in his philosophy which he wants to share.
Behind the scenes bloopers
Take a delightful behind-the-scenes look at capturing candid photos of Arty and perhaps learn from Arty how to handle life’s unexpected moments.