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Rebel Service Dog Training: 8 Months Old
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- Sandra
- Category: Rebel
- Published: 25 July 2018
Rebel has grown by leaps and bounds and I wanted to document where he is at with his training. He is now 8 months old and weighs around 70 pounds. He continues to be 100% food motivated which makes training MUCH easier. My love of Golden Retrievers is off the charts and we have a deposit down for his brother who should be coming home in September. Rebel is such a blessing and an amazing BFF. My overall health has improved immensely with my trusty Service Dog in Training. I love my Rebel boy!
Current commands and their status below:
My Vaping Story, 6 years Smoke Free
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- Sandra
- Category: Vaping
- Published: 05 July 2018
Like many people, I grew up in a smoke filled home and began smoking at 15 years old. I tried multiple times throughout my life to quit using every option on the market without success. My mother passed away from complications of COPD in 2007... which did eat at me but I continued to smoke.
While at a seminar in Portland Oregon in 2011 I joined the other smokers on the outdoor patio. While we were outside smoking cancer sticks, some of the other attendees were taunting us from inside vaping...
Best Golden Retriever Vacuum Dyson Pet Hair and Royal
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- Sandra
- Category: Rebel
- Published: 25 June 2018
- Golden Retriever and other pet hair vacuum cleaners
- Dyson Big Ball Animal review
- Restored Royal Everlast, Kirby style Commercial
- Reasons why we use both Dyson and Royal
My Service Dog in Training
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- Sandra
- Category: Rebel
- Published: 15 May 2018
From the moment we started the search for a Golden Retriever puppy, I wanted to train him to be my Service Dog. I knew the odds of a Golden Retriever succeeding as a SD were far higher than other breeds. Every decision we made during this process was in hopes that the puppy we chose would be my Service Dog but only time would tell if it worked out. That said, I can officially say that Rebel is my Service Dog in Training at 6 months of age. He has FAR exceeded all of my expectations and continues to astound me with his abilities every day!
Dog Training FAQ
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- Sandra
- Category: Rebel
- Published: 06 May 2018
Sandra opines about Frequently Asked Questions. Sandra's opinions on Pet Insurance, Spay and Neuter, Breeding, Dog Treats, Raw Diet, Pet food, Positive Training vs Balanced Training, e-collars, vaccinations, toys and much more. This is an ongoing article that will be edited as needed. As I learn more, my opinions sometimes change. These are my opinions as of today.
Amazing Weight Loss and Fitness Program
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- Sandra
- Category: Education
- Published: 05 May 2018
There are oodles of books, videos, programs and other self help plans to help people loose weight and get fit. I have discovered the holy grail of fitness and weight loss that I must share with you!
It happened quite by accident and I suggested to my Dr that he prescribe this amazing program to his patients. He agreed! Here is the program:
Puppy Socialization
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- Sandra
- Category: Rebel
- Published: 25 March 2018
Puppies need to be socialized in every conceivable situation such as other animals, people, stores, hiking adventures and so forth. The Vets, however, strongly discourage socialization until after the puppy vaccines which puts owners in a quandary. Rebel was 16 weeks old before he was cleared to be able to socialize which really limited his exposure to life during the critical marking stage. The dogs health is of utmost importance so we did abide by the Vets strong warning but we were ready for the minute he was cleared! Here is how we did a crash course in socialization within one week of being cleared by vet.
Rebel Training: 4 Months
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- Sandra
- Category: Rebel
- Published: 11 March 2018
Rebel has learned 14 commands in the eight weeks we have been training. The older he gets the more mature he gets and thus able to focus longer periods of time. He is an amazingly smart dog and we make a fabulous team. Golden Retrievers are brilliant Dog Training students! Below are his current commands and a video demonstration of him at 14 weeks old doing some of the commands.
Rebel Training: 14 Weeks
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- Sandra
- Category: Rebel
- Published: 24 February 2018
Our boy, Rebel, will turn 15 weeks tomorrow, where does time go? Wow, he has learned so much. Here is a breakdown of where we are now with Obedience Training.
Major training sessions are started with an alert to him that it's "School Time." Rebel races to me and sits in anticipation. He LOVES school.... er ahh Treats :D which happens many times per day. School sessions start with "Sit" and proceed through random commands that he has a solid grasp on with a new one or an advancement added in with every session. I always push him a little farther each time.
Puppy Life Hacks
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- Sandra
- Category: Rebel
- Published: 07 February 2018
Puppy life has many challenges. Puppies get into so much mischief and go through many stages some of which are downright painful. Through trial and error as well as much advice from other Golden Retriever owners, we have found success on many of the common problems. Here is what worked for us.
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