Memorial Day weekend always feels like the start of summertime for me, to be highlighted by the 4th of July and wrapped up by Labor Day weekend. Here in the high country of Colorado, that’s about it for summer. My dog will be out in our yard more, and we’ll probably get in a few good walks with Lola, our five-year-old Rottie. Also, I want to teach her a couple of fun tricks, though I haven’t picked them out yet. Here is one  I taught her a while ago:

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Do you read dog training books? I have to admit that I love to read them.  I enjoy finding out how other dog owners and trainers have solved problems.  Here are a few of my favorites. Click on the images to find out more about them.

My dogs and I have had a lot of fun as a direct result of 101 Dog Tricks. We’ve done a few of the tricks — and I have made up tricks and games that I do with my dogs. Very satisfying! I notice that during a time when I am training tricks to my dogs, they pay more attention to me when I just walk through the room. Just in case! Read the rest of this entry