[dorky dog: nosework ] NS2 Graduation Batch 1

Instead of an ending it really does seem more like a beginning.

Yesterday Batch 1 of my Nosework 2 Class had just graduated.  My students are a Golden Retriever named Cash, a Dachshund named Hershey, and a Siberian Husky named Watson. I learned a lot from this class, the first and primary one is , though I may have all the documentation necessary to say I can teach detection in the end of it all dogs cant read.

This class made me a better teacher because of the students , canine and human, kept pushing the line. The only one who was very obvious about pushing the boundaries was Watson who was the best in his class in his tenth class of Nosework. For some reason, he decided  that it would be more interesting to hold my heart on a string and attach that string to a roller coaster as he toed the line of disorderly conduct, insubordination, and mutiny for the first 9 classes. I know one cannot prove that dogs have a sense of humor scientifically but Watson has me thinking that science needs to hurry and figure that one out.

Hershey, little Hershey aka SuperGirl, reminds me of my bestfriend … a lot ( obsessively organized, practical, and knows she is smart without being arrogant ) and is probably one of the smartest dogs and bravest dogs I have ever met. Who knew in that teeny tiny princess prancing dog lay a full blooded German Shepherd.  I own a German Shepherd  and I see Hershey as a travel sized version of a working K9 because working with her really felt  like working with the Belgians and German Shepherds I had worked with before. That tiny little dog , with her stroller in tow, is in all and every aspect of the word a working canine.  I even had to be careful when I would tell her owner where the target was because Hershey would go directly to the locations I would say it was. I swear that dog can speak English . The challenge with Hershey was she was too organized . I had to make sure to keep things random for her as possible or she develops a search pattern and wont deviate from it making her time slower than necessary. I felt like Adam Sandler in 50 first dates. I had to keep it different and yet the same over and over again.

[dorky dog: poem] A Golden Day with a Golden

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This poem is for my dog Chance, a golden retriever, who stood by my side through one of the toughest times in my life.He loved pandesal, tennis balls, car rides, and stepping on my brother’s feet when he could. He didnt care when I shaved my hair, gained or lost weight, or if I talked too much.

Chance was supposed to be put to sleep. He had a habit of  eating rocks and had  undergone 3 surgeries already. My uncle refused to put Chance to sleep and told them there was a home he could place him and that all Chance needed was a home that could address his needs. He was 5 then.

He lived till his was 14 years old  .He never needed any other surgeries and was healthy till the end of his days .

Its been 10 years since he has passed away but I have only been able to talk about Chance recently.

I miss and think of him still .

(Pictures to  follow.)

 

Cheers and may the “ paws” be with you

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A Golden Day with a Golden

A golden afternoon on a golden summer day

I follow the soft  padded feet as they trudge

Through a bejewelled emerald field

littered with diamonds that sparkle and shine

unmindful of their limited existence in time

His paws step surely , unmindful of the damp and dirt

The wet leather on his nose brushes across the shadows of the past

he lifts his nose to the air , to feel  the future that lingers  in the air

[dorky dog: Ali's World- a dog's point of view ] Hello World!

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Let me introduce myself. My name is Ali vom Kleiner Hafen. Im a German Shepherd and trained narcotics k9 . I was born in the United States but moved here to the Philippines a couple of years ago.

Living in the Philippines is quite nice. I will have to say things got significantly better after I got used to the weather  and when my human has finally stopped  making me consume  the horrible green shakes she makes for herself she calls the “bat-shake”, which more or less happened about the same time.

[dorky dog] Pack of Lies : New York Times article on Cesar Millan

WITH a compelling personal story as the illegal immigrant made good because of his uncanny ability to understand dogs, Cesar Millan has taken the world of canine behavior — or rather misbehavior — by storm. He has the top-rated program, “Dog Whisperer,” on the National Geographic Channel, a best-selling book and a devoted following, and he has been the subject of several glowing magazine articles. He is even preparing to release his own “Illusion” collar and leash set, named for his wife and designed to better allow people to walk their dogs the “Cesar way” — at close heel, under strict control.

[dorky dog] Best Places to take your pet in the Philippines!

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I had an interesting conversation with a bride to be who has her very beautiful shih tzu , Zoe, acting as her flower girl for her on her wedding. In the United States finding a place that would allow dogs in the ceremony isn’t really complicated where we have dog beaches, dog parks, dog clubs for almost any sport and breed you want.

So although this list isn’t complete by any means, I will try to slowly build on it over time and keep it current.

So I hope this helps those dog lovers who have newly relocated in the Philippines and if you have any other suggestions don’t hesitate to post here . All the help is appreciated!

Cheers and may the “ paws” be with you

Nudork

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The list is generally has places here in Manila for now since this is where I live, but like I said it is a work in progress.

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[doggy dork] Lobo the King of Currumpaw

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I am currently reading a book by Temple Grandin called Animals Make us Human. Im starting to   think there is more to be gained by letting dogs teach me rather than the other way around.

Here is a true story of a wolf, that sort of leaves me a bit speechless and  is a love story that makes Twilight look like the Disney version .

Cheers and may the “paws” be with you,

Nudork

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[Dorky Dog ] Voraus

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I was looking at my dog Kipper the other day and when he caught my eye he instantly went into a sit position.  Kipper is a little miniature schnauzer that has the unfortunate circumstance of being the only small dog in a house whose taste run towards the working breeds. So poor little Kipper doesn’t know much beyond sit because of his status as the eternal saling-kit sitting on the benches watching all the other dogs work.

Then as he sat for me looking expectantly for a treat or something I realized something. Unlike my other dogs, Kipper’s first instinct when calling my attention is to sit. Then it occurred to me that to Kipper, my name could actually be “put butt on floor”.

So I figured, it might be about time to start training Kipper for something. I find it highly disturbing to be named “ butt on floor” . Even if it is only in the mind of one happy little dog.

It is just wrong .

So I thought it might be a good idea to teach Kipper voraus. Just to give him a larger vocabulary. Anyway, here is a training method I found on the net to train for voraus.

The voraus, also known as the ‘send out’ or ‘go out’, is a 10-point routine in the obedience phase of schutzhund.

Cheers and may the “ paws” be with you

Nudork

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[dorky dog] 15 Things to ask before buying a dog or pet

My dog Ali loved running off leash for hours in the snow, particularly at sunset. It was a rough start for us . Wait no let me take that back . It was rough start for me. Ali had a blast.  I got a cold.

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As a dog owner, I have been unusually lucky and have gotten very good dogs. Although some I will have to admit , needed a little bit of work. But I have found that I have learned more from my dogs that were a lot of trouble more than my dogs that came with a perfect temparament. I had a golden retriever named Chance that more or less trained itself to walk off leash, sit, down,creep, bark once, spin, beg for pandesal,shake, and step on my brother’s toes everytime ( which my brother didn’t know but I guess he will find out now ). Im not sure how it happened but it did.  I have learned since then Chance was one dog in a million and I am not “just gifted with dogs” which because of him was kind of the impression I had  of myself until I started doing it for a living.

After going through more than a few dog purchases for the company I was previously employed ,  I have learned that asking a few questions, in the beginning will save you a great deal of time and  problems later on.

Of course, there are other ways to find out if that if you are making the right decision. I suggest that the first thing to do is research the dog’s breed and they have a zillion tips on finding out if the dog is right dog for you on the internet.  So if you are purchasing a dog you must first go and be one with the internet and buy a few books. Knowledge  is your friend. ohmmmmm

So to  those thinking of purchasing a new pet to love . I hope this helps ^_^

Cheers and may the “ paws” be with you

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[dorky-dog] Cosplay for your pet ( and or torture..depending on how you see things )

For those that dont know I do cosplay so I figure one of these days I might just insist that my dog work for its meals . Here are some costumes I found on the net of pet costumes.

 

Cheers and may the “ paws” be with you

Rain

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