Fun dog walk in Wahikuli today.
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Showing posts with label dog walk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog walk. Show all posts
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Dog Walks
I had several dog walks this week.
Bullseye is very happy with our walk.
Ahsoka working on being a better assistant while I work with Baxter.
Friday, June 14, 2019
Monday, March 25, 2019
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Ahsoka's first walk
Beautiful rainbows today.
Ahsoka's first walk outside (after getting her Parvo shots).
Ahsoka (3 months) & Devo at Kapalua Bay.
Caravaggio & a very happy puppy Ahsoka.
Tired puppy. She's so cute.
Caravaggio & Devo at Kapalua Bay.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Rainbow Dog Walk
Beautiful afternoon walk with the dogs.
Double rainbow at Kapalua Bay.
Caravaggio, Devo, Adam, & Athena.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Kapalua Coastal Trail
Hike with the pups in Kapalua.
Nekita, Caravaggio, my mom Kris, and Devo.
My mom, Kris, on the Kapalua Coastal Trail.
Athena, Caravaggio, Devo, and Nekita on the Kapalua Coastal Trail.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Bark in the Park Event
Bark in the Park T-shirt.
Bark in the Park Event to benefit Maui Humane Society:
Location, Registration and Start Times
Bark in the Park will be held at the Keopuolani Park in Kahului on Saturday, October 24th, at 9am.
Registration Information: You can register for Bark in the Park and set up your fundraising page here:
Registration Information: You can register for Bark in the Park and set up your fundraising page here:
Pre-Race packet pick up will be held at the Maui Humane Society Shelter at 1350 Mehameha Loop in Puunene on Friday, October 23rd from 1pm-3pm. Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 21st at 11:55PM, but day of registration will be held at the marked registration table in Keopuolani Park from Starting at 7:30am. Day of packet pick up will also take place at the registration table beginning at 7:30am.
Event Times: Run and walk waves begin at 9am. The Pet Expo will start at 8am and run until 12 noon.
Run/Walk Start Times: Runners and walkers participating in one 1.5 Mile loop will start at 9am. Runners and walkers participating in the 5K will start at 9:30am.
The Course: Walkway/path along Keopuolani Pkwy.
Arrival: Registration and packet pick up begin at 7:30am. If you are unable to pre-register or pick up your packet before the morning of the 24th, it is recommended that you arrive no later than 8am.
Parking: The park can be accessed by Kanaloa Avenue. and there are two parking lots on Keopuolani Parkway. Volunteers will be onsite to direct you.
Awards: 10am
1st-3rd 1.5 Mile Finishers
1st-3rd 5K Finishers
Contests open to all participants: 10:30am
Best Costume
Pet/Owner Look Alike
Pet Expo:
Stop by the pet expo from 8am-12 noon and check out the cool pet friendly products, services and businesses Maui has to offer. Such Good Dogs will be there. Please come check us out!
Maui Dog Agility: Will be onsite performing demonstrations starting at 10:30am.
Food and Beverage: will be available for purchase from Tutu's Shave Ice. Water stops will also be available.
Monday, October 5, 2015
National Walk Your Dog Week
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| Athena leash training two Italian Greyhounds. |
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| Mom walking Teefus. |
A proper dog walk is the most important activity you can provide for your dog. As pet owners, we control our dog's access to the outside world where many exciting sights, sounds, and smells are. Your dog wants and needs to be able to explore his/her environment.
I often come across many pet owners that give various "reasons" for why they feel they do not need to walk their dog(s). Some of these include: I have a large yard, walking the dog is too difficult, or they just don't have the time.
I am here to tell you that each and every excuse you could possibly come up with for not walking your dog I have heard before, and it's all bullshit. Simple as that.
Every problem for not being able to walk a dog has a solution. Similarly, having a large yard for your dog to run and play in is NOT an excuse to not do regular daily walks. Let's look at some of these "reasons" a little more closely.
My dog has a large yard to run:
Yes a large yard for your dog is nice and I'm sure the dog enjoys doing some activities there, but it is not enough. Consider the worst cold or flu you have ever had when you were trapped in your house for a week or two. What was the first thing you wanted to do when you got better? Get out of the house right? How do you think your dog feels after weeks, months, or even years of being confined to one area, regardless of its size? The nature of being a dog is to explore one's environment. Depriving your pet of this natural instinct will without a doubt cause some sort of behavior problems such as boredom barking, digging, or other destruction.
The walk is so unpleasant:
I fully understand that walking a dog who does not walk well on a leash can be very frustrating. However you have no one to blame for this problem but yourself, and no one is going to fix the problem without your involvement and commitment to doing so. There are many different kinds of helpful tools to use if your dog has horrible leash manners. Things like an Easy-walk harness or head collar can be useful for many dog owner in teaching them how to properly walk on a leash. The best thing an owner can do is practice Loose Leash Walking with your dog. If you are consistent with teaching Loose Leash Walking, you will have a dog that can walk nicely on a leash within a week or two. It is also helpful to brush up on your Leadership Skills.
I don't have time to walk my dog:
If you honestly do not have the time to regularly walk your dog, you should not have one. It's sounds harsh, but it is true. Any pet requires a certain amount of time and dedication to care for. You knew this before you adopted your pet. If you do not currently have the time (perhaps work has been extra busy or stressful), then be a responsible pet parent and hire someone to help you. There are many qualified dog walkers and dog trainers who also do walking out there to choose from. Be sure that anyone you choose will follow the Loose Leash Walking training when talking your dog out. Remember, consistency is important if you truly want a dog that nicely walks on a leash.
My dog is aggressive when we see other dogs and/or people:
If this is truly a concern for you please seek professional help right away. A professional positive reinforcement dog training can show you many different ways to deal with aggression. A dog who has begun to exhibit aggressive tendencies will need extra training and probably currently lacks proper physical and mental exercise. Although curbing aggressive behaviors can take time, it is possible with the proper training and commitment from the owner. Your dog is obviously not in a good or happy place if he is lunging, barking, and/or growling at other dogs or people. If you want to have a truly happy dog, seek professional help as soon as possible.
Need more reasons to walk your dog...
Above all, I hope that you have learned that it is VERY important to walk your dog EVERY DAY! Our pets give us what we crave everyday by loving us. Lets return the favor by giving our pets what they truly need to be happy and healthy and stay with us for as long as possible!
WANT MORE Help?
"Walks are part of how your dog connects with the outside world," by Debby McMullen.
"Leash Reactivity--Why does it happen?" by Tom Mitchell.
Both are featured by Victoria Stilwell's Positively website.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Trainer Tips--The Shade Dog Walk
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| Hazel & Lucky demonstrating our stop in the shade in hot Lahaina. |
Although summer may be coming to a close in many places, not all of us cool off as quickly. With record summer temperatures all around the world, I want to discuss a quick tip for walking your dog in the heat and sun.
I have a regular dog walking client that lives in Lahaina (pictured above). For those of you who are not familiar, Lahaina is one of the hottest places in Maui. It's name means, "land of the merciless sun." It is usually very hot in Lahaina, any time of the year, and it does not rain often. Regularly walking in such a hot environment has reminded me of a few things over the last few months.
This is what I call...
The Shade Walk:
Basically this is a very simple way to help you and your dog stay cool when walking in hot temperatures. It is best to walk your dog during times of the day when it is cooler, however that is not always possible.
The way this works is simple. Whenever I am walking in the heat and/or sun with the dog(s), we are quickly moving. There is no stopping to potty or sniff in direct sun. Once we reach a shady area, we either slow our pace or stop in the shady area to potty and/ or sniff. I basically power walk from shade area to shade area, then pause or greatly slow down once the shade is reached.
Another quick tip: Try using an umbrella.
Living on a sub-tropical island I actually use my umbrellas for shade more than for rain. Although this technique is not especially helpful for you dog, it can help the human immensely. I am a very fair-skinned person and I do not enjoy lathering myself with sunblock only to sweat it all off. Using an umbrella is a quick, simple solution to that problem, plus it helps keep you cool.
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