Seek Out Feedback (Amity Culture)
Bramble looked into the multiple holes in the ground. He knew he had lost his favourite ball in one of those holes. He really wanted it. He had missed it... Read more : Seek Out Feedback (Amity Culture)
Focus on Results (Amity culture)
Rodney looked at the other side of the stream. It wasn’t that far but it wasn’t that near either. Was he strong enough to jump across? Would he have to... Read more : Focus on Results (Amity culture)
Learn constantly
Lottie whimpered at the doorway. Her guardian looked down at her and said, “What do you want? We have got your lead, your collar, your favourite ball, and all your... Read more : Learn constantly
Provide Value First
Star was nuzzling her guardian’s knee. She could see the stress in his eyes as he pulled out his laptop ready to start work. Her tail was wagging like a... Read more : Provide Value First
N.A.T.O.
Archie, a nine-month-old Yorkshire Terrier pup, was barking incessantly at the gateway to the next field (where there are rabbits!). His brother (from a different mother) Bertie, a savvy six-year-old... Read more : N.A.T.O.
It’s not fair!
Maisie pulled on her lead, standing on her two hind legs. “Let’s go this way!” her eyes pleaded. She wanted to explore the woods today. She knew there were plenty... Read more : It’s not fair!
Think BIG
Lottie snarled, showing her magnificent teeth at the other dog. She had found a dead rabbit in the woods and was guarding it with her life. It did not matter... Read more : Think BIG
Because I saw…
Her knuckles were white with her holding on with all her might on the pulling lead that led to a handsome three-year-old entire male Rottweiler, Tyson. Just a moment ago,... Read more : Because I saw…
The right kind of Pain
The whining continued. Bramble kept pushing his favourite toy to his guardian for him to throw it and play with him but his guardian refused. Though it was painful to... Read more : The right kind of Pain
I do that because…
Timmy heard the familiar rattle of his lead and looked up, ears pricked. “Yup! It’s time! The sun is setting, time for my daily dose of enjoying life outside the... Read more : I do that because…
To the Extreme and Back
The snoring filled the room. Lottie, the white Labrador puppy was sleeping. When she slept, she was like a rock. It took relatively loud sounds to stir her. Not much... Read more : To the Extreme and Back
Faking it
Coco was on the consultation table. She had been coughing for the past few days and her vet was examining her. She placed the stethoscope on Coco’s chest and palpated... Read more : Faking it