Tag Archives: play

Puppy Time: My 1st training lessons…

Posted on March 1, 2010 by bighoneydog

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My human, Hsin-Yi, was hoping to do her own post about the Ian Dunbar seminar that she went to and show you some of the things she’s tried with me since coming back with all his training tips – but she … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Play, Life in Auckland, Puppy Time | Tagged 9 weeks, correct, Dogs Today magazine, early, great dane, kitten, learn, mouthing, play, praise, puppy, reprimand, reward, shake paws, teach, train, training | Leave a comment

Visit to Nudgee Beach!

Posted on February 27, 2010 by bighoneydog

Remember my big trip with my humans up the Sunshine Coast to find a dog-friendly beach? Well, my humans did hear about another beach which was much closer to Brisbane – so back in January, we went there to check … Continue reading →

Posted in Beaches, Dog Play, Dog-friendly Places (Australia), Fun outings & activities..., Life in Brisbane | Tagged area, crocodiles, dog, exercise, mangroves, nudgee beach, off-leash, play, run, swim, water | Leave a comment

‘Fun with a bandana’ and a parcel from Chicago!

Posted on February 8, 2010 by bighoneydog

* Thinking of my friend, Max Dog in South Africa and his family, at this difficult time – wishing them happiness, peace and love in their time together. . Can you believe it – twice in the last few days, the Postman … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Equipment & Accessories, Dog Play, Dog Toys, Friends, General Dog Information, Life in Brisbane, Modelling/Pet Photography | Tagged bandana, dog, dominance, fun, game, great dane, hieroglyphics, Modelling/Pet Photography, package, parcel, personalised, play, presents, rules, stationary, tug | Leave a comment

A real dog park at last!

Posted on February 4, 2010 by bighoneydog

* Voting has started for the Hard-Working Group over at Mango Minster – head over and check out the entries! (including ME hard at work modelling) * Also – don’t forget voting for Tucker’s Sit-Stay competition - I’m entry #18! Voting closes … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Behaviour, Dog Play, Dog-friendly Places (Australia), Friends, Fun outings & activities..., General Dog Information, Life in Brisbane | Tagged area, auckland, behaviour, Brisbane, dog park, dog-friendly, encounter, etiquette, exercise, fenced, great dane, greet, healthy, Kedron Brook, meet, natural, negatives, new zealand, off-leash, personal space, play, risks, safety, strange dogs, water | 44 Comments

Honey & Lemon…

Posted on January 27, 2010 by bighoneydog

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It was a year ago today that we lost Lemon. It sounds trite but I still can’t believe that she is gone. Sometimes I whip around, convinced I hear the tinkling of her bell in the distance…other times, I’m sure I … Continue reading →

Posted in Lemon, Life in Auckland, My Humans, Puppy Time | Tagged best friends, bond, calico, cat, dog, friendship, great dane, grief, growing up, honey, kitten, Lemon, loss, pet, play, puppy, tortoiseshell | 61 Comments

The seach for a dog beach…and the ‘not-so-sunny’ Sunshine Coast

Posted on January 22, 2010 by bighoneydog

My new home, Brisbane, is a “river city”, not a “harbour city” like Auckland, and so although it is near the edge of Australia, it is not right beside the sea and so there aren’t many beaches that are close by. Back … Continue reading →