Winters aren’t what they used to be in Nova Scotia. At one time you could count on snow and ice…and plenty of it in March. But this year the March temperatures soared to an unprecedented 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit) and a sudden urge to migrate surged in my soul.
Dogs and Concepts – Learning Beyond Behaviours
“Sit.” “Down.” “Fetch.” These are things that most people associate with dog training. But is there more we can teach our dogs beyond simple behaviours? You might be surprised that you already do! And there might be more you can teach them.
Tarmac Meditations #77: Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
Went for coffee after a long run. had my camera in the car. A friend was sitting, lost in thought, as the saying goes. I thought to see if the camera might record lost. Grey light and drifting rain, exhaustion of the long hills and the metaphors of relationship and parenthood. A man sits alone […]
Giving up My Birthday for Water
What could be more human than our universal need for clean drinking water? Recently, I met the CEO and founder of Charity:Water, Scott Harrison, at an international conference on fundraising. Scott delivered an impassioned and inspiring talk about his non profit. Charity:Water brings clean, safe drinking water to people in developing countries. In six years, […]
The Crossover Files – Positively Frustrating Dog Training
Crossing over to positive training can be frustrating. Abandoning old techniques for new is uncomfortable. Especially when you aren’t good at the new stuff. Dog trainer Eric Brad has found that sticking with positive training is well worth the effort for the rewards that come later!
Why I Love Canada
Having arrived in Canada as a landed immigrant four years ago, Author Tess Wixted reflects on the gifts she’s found in her new country, her new home.
The Dark Side Of The Elephant Business
The world is running out of elephants, both in the wild and in captivity. In Thailand it’s estimated that overall the population is decreasing by 3.5% per year – which means that in 30 years there will be no elephants left in the land of elephants. But, there are some people who are trying to do something about it, before it’s too late.
Sails and Adventure: The Royal Clipper Experience
A plaque from Guinness World Records in the ship’s well appointed library makes it official. We’re cruising on the planet’s largest, fully rigged sailing ship. The 135 metre long Royal Clipper, boasting five massive masts (the tallest of which soars 60 metres above the waterline) and 42 sails, carries up to 220 pampered passengers on […]
Dog Training And/Or What Comes Next
Do you ask your dog to do things for you or do you tell them to do them? Trainer Eric Brad believes that how we think about working with our dogs matters. It affects our expectations and can lead to cooperation or conflict. It seems to be an AND/OR proposition.
Wake Up Call
My middle of the night wake-up call to nurse our eight-month old usually comes around 3:30. It’s never loud or shrill, just a little cry out to let me know a little milk and a cuddle is in order. I tie back my hair, put on my glasses and snuggly robe and pad to the […]
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