Working Dog Seminar

I took both dogs to a Working Dog Seminar in mid-July. Here are some photos from the 3-day weekend. We had a good time, and we learned a lot. There are tons of opinions when it comes to training working dogs, so listen, learn, and form your own opinions. Dog training isn't always black and white.

Azaan, An Athletic Girl for Her Size

Before I bought my first Boerboel, I read that they were the most athletic of the mastiff breeds. I'm not convinced of that broad statement, but I do know that the two that I have are very athletic. The Cane Corso is also a very athletic mastiff breed (or should be). Here are some photos of my girl, Azaan, as she does her thing on a daily basis. She loves to run and jump, and run and jump. I have never seen a dog, of any breed, that can outduel her in the stretch.

Sit Means Sit

There is a new dog training franchise called Sit Means Sit. Do you think Azaan could get a job as a dog trainer? Here she is telling the big guy to sit.

Imitation of Linda Blair in the Exorcist

I think Jaf was trying to do his imitation of Linda Blair in the Exorcist. What do you think?

"All Warfare is Based on Deception", Sun Tzu

Jaf decided to use a few tactics that he learned from reading the book by Sun Tzu, "The Art of War". This in one smart dog! Thankfully, Azaan bounced right back up and kept going.

"Move swiftly when your enemy does not expect you."

Adoptable Belle and Jay

These two pups only have a short time at the current shelter, as the shelter is full. Originally we thought Belle was a Boerboel, but now we are not so sure. What we do know is that the person who evaluated her (an owner of Boerboels, Dogos and other strong, guardian breeds), is that Belle has a strong personality but is very sweet. Both dogs are rowdy and playful. If you can open your heart up for a nice adult dog, please get in touch with the Taylor County Humane Society in Grafton, WV.




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Mamma Lucia's in Wexford

Yesterday I took both dogs for some training at the Village of Pine, one of the local shopping plazas. I took out each dog one at a time for some heeling sessions and obedience work. To be honest, I haven't been working them every day as I should. I decided to take Jaf out onto the overlook behind Mamma Lucia's Pizzeria e Trattoria. We had to walk by the plate glass windows where the pizza chefs were throwing pizzas. When we got to the overlook high over Perry Highway, the pizza guys stopped throwing pizzas to come out and take a closer look at Jaf. I think we made their day a little more fun! Jaf seemed to enjoy watching the cars zooming along below him from atop the overlook.