Monthly Archives: June 2009

Lumps, stingrays and lots of wet stuff!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by bighoneydog

This past weekend has been – as my blog friend, Mango the Mastiff would say – relentlessly wet. Our garden was so flooded, the raw fish I had for breakfast on Sunday nearly swam away! Usually my humans insist on … Continue reading →

Posted in Beaches, Dog Behaviour, Dog Health, Dog-Friendly Places (NZ), Life in Auckland, Pet Therapy Work, Socialisation | Tagged beach, beagle, dog, great dane, lump, Mission Bay, outreach therapy pets, Pet Therapy Work, rain, stingray, therapy dog, vet, walk | 37 Comments

Introduction to Clicker Training – PART 1

Posted on June 27, 2009 by bighoneydog

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For all those pups out there who asked me about clicker training, I thought I’d do a post to show you how to get started with using the clicker! I know some of you are already experienced clicker pups so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Clicker Training & Tricks, General Dog Information, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | Tagged clicker, clicker training, dog, dolphin, flip's top dog, force-free, gentle, great dane, Karen Pryor, marker, operant conditioning, positive, positive reinforcement, reward-based, signal, training, treat, tricks, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | 30 Comments

Sunday visit to the Viaduct Harbour!

Posted on June 23, 2009 by bighoneydog

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On Sunday, the weather was so beautiful that my humans decided to do my usual daily walk at the Viaduct Harbour – right on the downtown waterfront. My human, Hsin-Yi, says this is one of the coolest places to hang out … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog-Friendly Places (NZ), Fun outings & activities..., Life in Auckland, Socialisation | Tagged auckland, dog, great dane, Rangitoto, sky tower, viaduct harbour, Waiheke, weave poles, winter, yacht | 39 Comments

Ferret boogie, Park Friends and Swiss Ball action!

Posted on June 21, 2009 by bighoneydog

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Yay, it’s the weekend! Since our dance routine is coming along quite nicely and we’ve been working really hard - my human, Hsin-Yi, thought we could have a break from training this weekend. But that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Play, Dog-Friendly Places (NZ), Friends, Life in Auckland | Tagged blog, cat, dog, ferret, friends, great dane, greyhound, off-leash, park, play, rat, Swiss Ball, Waiatarua | 30 Comments

More fancy dance moves! (my 1st Tricky T-Day)

Posted on June 18, 2009 by bighoneydog

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As some of you may have heard, my blog friend, Ludo the Sheltie had this great idea called “Tricky T-Days” where us doggies who learn tricks would post regularly every Tuesday or Thursday, to show you what we’re learning. It’s funny … Continue reading →

Posted in Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), Clicker Training & Tricks, Life in Auckland, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | Tagged Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), clicker training, dance, dancing, dog, great dane, routine, target stick, training, trick, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | 34 Comments

Snug as a bug…and more Camera School photos

Posted on June 15, 2009 by bighoneydog

It’s proper winter now and really chilly at nights, so I get to wear my lovely soft fleecy pyjamas when I go to bed. Now, don’t laugh! I know I’m a big dog but I’ve only got a really short, … Continue reading →