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A Break Presents A Training Opportunity

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:42:00 +0000

In the middle of our 3 mile loop from our house to Long Sands to Short Sands, we take a break while Robert checks the mail box. I took this opportunity to practice a down. All...

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Some Informal Spencer Training

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:58:00 +0000

Spencer is a Yorkie male who comes here to day care and train. He can't always come here on a consistent schedule. So there are some things that I do with him that are a bit less formal than I...

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Flump

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:45:00 +0000

I accidentally came up with a new word today. This is something most of my Dobermanns do or have done. They flump. Flump is the combination of fluffing and plumping a blanket or cushion. Paws,...

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While typing on the computer, Tommy has a favorite seat (mine)

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:23:00 +0000

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Leon and I practicing at a match in Saco Maine last weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:03:00 +0000

Leon has cruciate issues, so I don't go for a fast sit at all. Also during the recall, there is a hotdog on the floor, which is why the judge puts her foot on it. Generally in a match or trial...

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Winter to Spring 2012 Local Events Updated

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:41:00 +0000

Leon, CGC (soon to add CD) and I practicing for Winter and Spring 2012 Local Events. What are you and your canine companion doing? Please see below listing and feel free to visit our local page...

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Team Leon CGC (training for CD) practices for winter matches to prepare for March trials!

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:10:00 +0000

Team Leon CGC (practicing to add CD) practicing for Winter matches to prepare for March trials:) Unfortunately, due to Leon's knees, we won't be able to go onto Open or Utility together. Leon...

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Shaman, Brujo, Gus, Harley (Leon, Boris, Tommy et al)

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:06:00 +0000

Shaman, Brujo, and Harley (Boris, Leon, Tommy, et al)

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:28:00 +0000

Leon and Spartacus Playing Tuggie Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:32:00 +0000

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Leon helps Spencer out of the woods

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:59:00 +0000

Leon doing one of his little jobs when we are out and about with dogs not trained to be off leash. Leon leads Spencer out of the woods as I keep an eye on everyone else. Good...

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2012 Resolution This Year

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:23:00 +0000

Number one resolution is to crawl out of my shell this year. People may not know this about me, but I am very shy. No, really, it's true. I have a hard time...

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Big Dogs and Little Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:19:00 +0000

Rocket and Me:) Unique problems exist for owners of unusually small or unusually large breeds. Often when looking to purchase a dog or puppy, these problems may be overlooked or found out...

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Winter Beach Day

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:57:00 +0000

Starting off to the beach down the dirt roads of York Maine. Leon heeling with me with his pack on. Leon walking with his pack on from behind, as Boris bounces along behind us. This was...

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Wetlands, Daycare, Boarding & Ice Skating

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:22:00 +0000

Robert admiring his skates. Robin in a not so cleared out spot trying to avoid sticks and skate around daycare and boarding dogs (mine too). Boris says "my feet are cold out here!", while...

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Westbrook Maine Show N Gos Perfect to Prepare for Spring and Summer Trials

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:41:00 +0000

Three legged "disabled" (NOT) Boris chasing his four legged companion, Magoo. Soon Spring and Summer will be here again, and it will be time for the usual AKC obedience trials in the New England...

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Murphy's Vacation

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:41:00 +0000

Two Years Without Jackie, CD (Companion Dog)

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

The late and great Jackie, Companion Dog. 2003-12/24/2009 too soon to be gone. I want to mark this two year Jackie, CD memorial with an e-mail which was stumbled upon almost two years...

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Wonderful Memories of Neptune

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Look how big Neptune was! Big Sweetheart though. December 21st, 2004 is the day that Neptune left us. It was the day after a ski vacation he had been on with us. My...

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Part 1-Waterville Maine Thinking About Breed Specific Legislation or Size Canine Legislation-Yipes!

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:50:00 +0000

First dear readers, here is what is happening in Waterville Maine. If you have a large breed dog, you may soon find your rights of dog ownership to be impeded upon depending on the size or...

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Why A Dog At Large on My Property Irks Me

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:12:00 +0000

Bad picture of this dog, but the owner was able to identify as theirs. These neighbors (who own this dog) complain about other dogs even when viewing them from 20 feet away, obeying the...

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Boris Has Three Legs But No Disability

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Now tell me, what disability is it that everyone thinks Boris has? http://www.mannerlymutts.com http://mannerlymutts.blogspot.comMaine Dog Trainer, Maine Dog Training, Maine Dog Trainers, Dog...

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Wednesday Daycare

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

A Wednesday daycare...ever wonder what it is your dog is doing at daycare here? You know, when they aren't training? http://www.mannerlymutts.com mannerlymutts.blogspot.comMaine Dog Trainer,...

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Diesel and I Practicing Place In The Woods In September or October

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:58:00 +0000

Part of any command is practicing it in a variety of places, as dogs have trouble generalizing until they have experience in many different scenarios. Diesel in particular has been a very literal...

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On the Sixth Day of Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Robin at Mannerly Mutts) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:04:00 +0000

Wanted a little red (okay shades of purple) and green in the picture with Leon for Xmas. He is not usually allowed on this family heirloom, but it seemed to lend itself to the...

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