The Smart Dog Blogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-15288842013-05-16T10:15:21-04:00Fun, effective dog and puppy training information to help you have the best dog in the neighborhood! Written by Laurie Luck, professional dog trainer and puppy expert.TypePadNemo's Nose Workstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fae1537883301901c3f465f970b2013-05-16T10:15:21-04:002013-05-16T10:15:21-04:00Our names were called and Nemo and I walked toward the start line. Our first element was Vehicles. There was a nice breeze and Nemo's nose was working long before it was our turn to come from behind the visual...Laurie LuckService Dog Training: 5-Month Old Puppy Training Goalstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fae15378833019101d63ce1970c2013-05-06T12:16:17-04:002013-05-06T12:48:36-04:00It's hard to believe how quickly Schooner is growing up! Just a few weeks ago it seems, he was but a wee little pup! Physically, he's growing at an astounding rate. Mentally, he's taking big leaps as well (thankfully!). I...Laurie LuckProtect Yourself and Your Dog from an Off Leash Dogtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fae15378833019101b52aed970c2013-05-01T16:06:07-04:002013-05-01T16:06:07-04:00Do you let your dog run off-leash in public? Maybe on a deserted trail? Or in a big field? Or maybe in your yard while you’re gardening? If your answer is yes, realize that you are putting your dog in...Laurie LuckVirginia Maryland Dog Magazine - Training Articles Authortag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fae15378833017eeaae3569970d2013-04-29T16:09:57-04:002013-04-29T16:09:57-04:00I just hit "SEND" on my first article for the Virginia Maryland Dog magazine. They invited me to write their training articles and I jumped at the chance to bring gentle, positive reinforcement training to their audience. Coincidentally, their current...Laurie LuckStinky Dogtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fae1537883301901b929c9d970b2013-04-25T11:16:38-04:002013-04-25T13:29:33-04:00Silly, stinky Schooner Great Danes amuse me for so many reasons. I think their sheer size is comical for starters. When you add in their vocalizations, things start to get really funny. Topping it off are their facial expressions. I...Laurie LuckIs There a Doggie Tooth Fairy?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fae15378833017eea81a519970d2013-04-23T13:29:19-04:002013-04-23T13:29:19-04:00Poor Schooner. He's smack in the middle of losing his baby teeth. Here's this gigantic 4.5 month old puppy (about 60 pounds) with a big head, legs the size of tree trunks, and these wee bitty baby teeth in his...Laurie LuckI'm Social. My Dog Isn't.tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fae15378833017eea7a77a0970d2013-04-22T13:53:57-04:002013-04-22T13:53:57-04:00It's such a dilemma, having a not-so-social dog. I'm exceptionally social. It's hard for me to not be social. Yet, when we're out walking, I need to be less social to keep my little black Labrador comfortable and calm. I...Laurie LuckDog Training: The Power of Sniffingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fae15378833017c38596706970b2013-04-04T17:33:35-04:002013-04-04T17:33:35-04:00Your dog's nose is amazing. You already know that. You might get frustrated when your dog stops to sniff every blade of grass on your walk. Frustrating as it is, that sniffing is normal, natural, and necessary for your dog....Laurie LuckSoften Your Dog's Bitetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fae15378833017c38499fd7970b2013-04-02T11:22:23-04:002013-04-02T11:22:23-04:00Nemo shows off his pearly whites Your hands look like they’ve been through a meat grinder. Your arms look like you’ve spent the day picking blackberries. It’s not feasible that your sweet, adorable pup has done this, right? Yet, every...Laurie LuckSimple Pleasures from Dogstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fae15378833017d42623002970c2013-03-29T16:03:52-04:002013-03-29T16:03:52-04:00I'm winding up my workweek at the computer and there is a baby Great Dane sharing my office. I'm giggling as I type this because the sounds coming from this pup are as hilarious as they are comforting. Is there...Laurie Luck