Comments on: The Puppiness Project – It’s All About Context

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:42:12 +0000

Isn’t it nice when they surprise us? Then WE have to figure out what motivated THEM, instead of them having to figure the situation. It’s a nice and interesting change of pace. Also, I hope you saw a lot of dolphins!

By: 2 brown dawgs

2 brown dawgs — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:24:44 +0000

I think it is important to mix fun in with the learning, whether it be dog or people. Oh and I lived in Chicago for a time. It can be very windy….

By: Donna and the Dogs

Donna and the Dogs — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:37:03 +0000

So maybe Honey will just need Pizza every time you sail….and hey, who doesn’t get hungry on the water? Seriously though, I agree with Urban Hounds – it is awesome that you are working with her to assure she will be comfortable, rather than just flooding her with bad experiences. She’s got a good mommy! You should probably reward yourself with some Pizza too!

By: Mike Webster

Mike Webster — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:43:44 +0000

From the Husband:
I’m still looking for a context in which it is fun instead of scary to do my taxes.

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:58:41 +0000

I’ve found that if I walk into new situations with the dogs confidently, they tend to follow as if it’s no big deal. And you know, it’s true for me, as well. If I don’t overthink things, I tend to do much better than I would if I’d just walked into and done it.

I think one of these days, Honey will surprise you with how far she’s come! 🙂

By: one person's view

one person's view — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:32:25 +0000

Honey is such a wonderful role model. Long may she inspire! 🙂

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:31:52 +0000

She really seems to be the perfect traveling companion (and teacher!). Hope you had a great time sailing 🙂

By: RumpyDog!

RumpyDog! — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:52:41 +0000

It is all about context isn’t it? The things I think should be easiest sometimes take much more effort than things I think will be difficult but turn out to be effortless.

By: Georgia Little Pea

Georgia Little Pea — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:42:57 +0000

Everyone learns stuff easier when it’s fun and enjoyable! I want to move to Cape May now. So jealous seeing that picture of Honey on the boat.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:53:34 +0000

It’s always easier to teach someone when they’re having fun. Sometimes they don’t even realize they’re learning.

Most of the early work I did with Bella consisted of turning what frightened her into a game. She was afraid of the role of wrapping paper? It became a tug toy or a game of keep away.

I think you and Honey are doing great and will make awesome sailing partners. Oh and that picture of her sleeping on your husband’s lap? Priceless. 🙂