We Welcomed a Baby Boy & Diapers and Dogs is Launched! Early September 2009 we were blessed with the most amazing gift of a little boy. This now makes for 1 human child and 2 four-legged:) People that say your dogs take a back seat when you have kids aren't to the depth of their soul dog lovers. True dog lovers realize they just now have added siblings:) A new baby of course brought many changes and learning opportunities as a new Mom and dog trainer. This has resulted in a new program offering through HRCC called Diapers and Dogs. This curriculum is geared for expected families wanting to prepare their dog before and after baby, families looking to welcome a new dog into the home, grandparents that are looking to ensure that their dogs are kid friendly and/or they have management tools in place to keep everyone safe, and really anyone seeking information on how to best integrate kids and dogs! I am thrilled to say that our dogs adjusted beautifully and it is really a joy to watch our little guy grow up with a true love for all animals!!
Nolan's First Halloween!
I Lost My Soul Dog Sir Henry the Beagle
People that know me absolutely know of my soul dog Henry. He was a beautiful English Beagle that came to me in my early 20’s at 8 months of age. My life changed the moment I met him never to be the same. His unconditional love, incredible listening skills, and uncanny ability to maneuver through the complexity of human emotion saw me through many ups and downs. He was with me in the dark times of loss and struggle to the most joyous occasion of bringing me my wedding ring as the ring bearer when I married the love of my life. He was with me for late nights in the office as a young Vice President in the financial services industry to inspiring me to leave the corporate world and become a positive reinforcement dog trainer. Henry played a truly human role in my life. I was lucky to spend almost every day with him as a dog service provider for 2 years straight. This was a blessing that was highlighted when he was diagnosed with Lymphoma at 8 short years of age. It was devastating and on October 29, 2009 he lost his battle and I forever lost a piece of my heart. His legacy lives on through Henry’s Royal Canine Care and all that I do to enhance the relationship between people and their beloved pets.
Henry as an Angel for Halloween now surely a real one!
Karen Pryor Academy
As a continued effort to ensure I provide the best positive reinforcement techniques available I take continuing education very seriously! As part of this effort I am proud to say that as of September 2010 I am certified through the Karen Pryor Academy, a national dog training program that is rooted in force-free training methods (commonly known as clicker training). Course work includes extensive online curricula, hands on training with dog guided by curricula, as well as in person workshops attended by student/dog for assessment of skills by certified Karen Pryor representatives. Graduation is contingent upon successful completion of all on-line course work and assessments, written assignments, training journals, workshop training assessments, a final on-line exam, a final 10 part chain performed by student and dog, and a final training assessment of a group class. This work is completed over the course of the six month program.
Karen Pryor (center) and Me (right)
I am sure there is more but these are the biggies!
High Paw,
Jaycee, Poncho, and Norton
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