Dog training

Hide & Seek?

We have often played “Hide and Seek” in our back garden with Ray. Continue reading →

Appleby College

We have a lovely, and apparently quite expensive, private school (Appleby College) relatively close to our home. We can walk there in less than 30 minutes and, due to it having trails which go through “natural” areas as well as down to the lake, and being available to the public, we often take Ray there. He has always liked trail walks and just loves going to the lake. Continue reading →

Affection or aggression?

One of Ray’s obvious issues, which became clear soon after he settled in here in March 2013, was his dependence on our company. He exhibited severe separation anxiety. Continue reading →

Cat Collision?

I have mentioned in a number of Posts that Ray has a strong dislike for cats*. I have known quite a few cats very well and, as affectionate as they can be, they can turn into furry felines full of fiery fury ….. in a fraction of a second. Continue reading →

Dog “Table” Manners!

One of Ray’s greatest assets (to us) is his love of food. Any food! Continue reading →

Oakville Mutt Strutt!

Last Sunday, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society had their annual fundraising Mutt Strutt. We participated last year with no undue problems so we once again entered Ray. Continue reading →

Leg Wash Anybody?

Sometime ago, Ray initiated a desire to wash our hands after dinner*. We never really understood why, particularly as we rarely have “finger food”, so concluded that either he simply believes that our hands need a good licking, or it is a grooming sign of affection thing! Continue reading →

A Break in Routine!

Ray is a routine driven dog. I understand that this is typical of most, if not all, canines but I am convinced that Ray is above typical! Continue reading →

The Threat (Part 2 of 2)

As we approached the tree he slowed down a little and every movement seemed so calculated. We were both looking everywhere for “the threat” but saw nothing to justify his behaviour. He moved on passed the tree and then we saw it! Continue reading →

Ray Directions!

Ray’s walks have typically been a compromise between where we have to go, and where he wants to go. Continue reading →