This image was taken 10 years ago in CT.
Training and Behavior
Well, this was another tough year all round, although COVID wise it was much better than 2020. Sadly we didn’t get rid of the stuff, will we ever? It is yet to be seen. I’m hoping. With things getting more back to normal; here at Just Dogs with Sherri, I was very busy with many new k9 students. I love meeting new dogs and puppies and their k9 guardians. Getting in on ground level, at the time a dog is added to a family really allows me to make sure the blending goes well; or at least without so many hiccups.
Adding a dog to your family can be rough; if it’s a puppy, even rougher. If you are adding an adult rescue to your family it can be rougher still. With just a few simple tips and tricks of the trades; knowing what you are doing makes the whole process much easier and enlightening. It makes me really happy when I can help.
With the pandemic shutdown came a flood of families acquiring new dogs into their family again this year. Many lived through months of not enough socialization so we had to do a sort of catch up with some. There were also a great number of dogs being surrendered due to family crisis that many were going through and that is just sad for everyone involved.
I have found over the past year that I enjoy posting on IG more than on FB simply because it is easier to do with my cell phone in hand. So I hope to get more people coming over to IG so that they can benefit from training and behavior content.
Speaking of content I would love to know what you’ like to hear about. What issues are you dealing with the most? What is your biggest canine concern going into the New Year? Love to hear from you, put your biggest issues in the comments below. The past year has brought these top issues for new dog families:
Loose leash walking.
Leash aggression.
Jumping up on people.
Under socialized.
Lack of guidance.
In the New Year I will be offering in home training closer to home and not traveling so far. Please check my website to see what cities I am servicing now. Although, if you live further away than my close neck of the woods I do offer consultations via video chat and email which is one of my favorite ways to work with folks. It is a very economically way to help you guys with your dog problems; pretty much anywhere in the world.
When I’m not training in person I will be working on getting more video courses up and available. I am also working on a couple of books which I hope to finish at least one. This takes a great deal of focus and dedication which I sometimes have difficulty doing . Sitting still and concentrating on one thing can be tough for someone like me. But I’m going to do my best. And of course I will let you know when it is done and available.
I am looking forward to the New Year, it has to be better than the last few.
Personal
Our family had a canine loss this year. My daughter in law, my son and her family lost their beloved Sarge to a heart issue. He was taken far to suddenly and soon and is missed desperately by his family. Our little Penny girl (my daughter’s dog) had a close call after eating a marble and had to receive a life saving surgery. I am happy to report that she is doing wonderfully and is pretty much back to herself now.
My family had a huge loss with my Mothers sudden passing in September which has been a very difficult time for me. I lost my Father just last November, such a loss has been a tough time for myself and my family. I have been taking the time I need; but a loss like this is extremely impactful to your life. Time and dealing with the loss are the only way to move forward.
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I hope that everyone has a wonderful 2022, it just has to be better…we can only hope. I look forward to meeting and working with new dogs and their guardians in the New Year.
Have a safe, happy and prosperous New Year. I’ll see you in 2022