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. 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
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.
