Tag Archives: training

The end of my dancing career?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by bighoneydog

Some of you may have noticed that for a ‘dancing doggie’, I have not been posting much about dancing lately. Well, to be honest with you all, I have been having a bit of a “crisis” with my dancing – … Continue reading →

Posted in Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), Life in Brisbane | Tagged achievement, Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), competitions, competitive dog sport, difficult breeds, giant breed, great dane, low-drive, motivate, motivation, obedience, rewards, titles, training, working breeds | 38 Comments

Ask Honey #3 – How much exercise should I give my puppy?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by bighoneydog

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“Ask Honey!” is a new series of posts in which I will answer questions sent to us via the ‘Contact Honey’ page. ~ Hsin-Yi ****** Hello Honey! My name is Zeppelin and I am a 9 month old Great Dane. … Continue reading →

Posted in "Ask Honey", Dog Health, Dog Training (Everyday manners/Obedience), General Dog Information, Puppy Time | Tagged exercise, games, giant breed, growing, large dog, mental stimulation, puppy, requirements, training, walks | 24 Comments

So you want a doggie like me?

Posted on July 2, 2010 by bighoneydog

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My humans get lots and lots of people telling them that they would love a doggie like me – a Great Dane. Well, it’s not hard to see why – after all, us Danes are one of the most beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in "Ask Honey", Dog Health, Dog Training (Everyday manners/Obedience), Great Dane Information, Socialisation | Tagged advantages, aggression, authority, backyard breeders, behaviour, big dog, children, cons, cost, dark side, disadvantages, discrimination, drool, exercise, expense, exploit, family, feeding, great dane, Honey the Great Dane, huge, issues, leadership, Marmaduke, negatives, positives, problems, pros, puppy, puppy farm, puppy mills, reality, rehome, rescue, room, size, slobbers, socialisation, space, special needs, suitable, training | 82 Comments

A parcel from Belgium, a walk on a ramp & ‘Puppy Cakes’ galore!

Posted on June 5, 2010 by bighoneydog

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Look what my human, Hsin-Yi, saw in a new Chinese bakery called Bread Top that’s just opened in the big shopping place called Westfield Chermside… …Puppy Cakes! Aren’t they cute? They are not for doggies – they are made for humans – and … Continue reading →

Posted in Clicker Training & Tricks, Dog Equipment & Accessories, Life in Brisbane | Tagged bakery, Brisbane, car, Delibones Barkery, dog cake, great dane, parcel, puppy cakes, ramp, training | 32 Comments

A Doggie Brunch @ Roma St Parklands…

Posted on May 23, 2010 by bighoneydog

My friend, Loki the Great Dane, had a really cool idea: since we aren’t allowed to have playdates yet while I’m still on my “2 weeks gentle exercise” for my back ouchie – she suggested that we meet up for brunch … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog-friendly Places (Australia), Friends, Fun outings & activities..., Great Dane Information, Life in Brisbane | Tagged Brisbane, brunch, cafe, dog, dog-friendly, great dane, heel, park, Roma St Parklands, training, walk | 34 Comments

Ask Honey #1 – My dog destroys everything when left alone!

Posted on May 21, 2010 by bighoneydog

My human, Hsin-Yi, will be taking over the blog today: We get a lot of messages every week coming through the Contact Honey page (and also sometimes through my YouTube channel) - many of them asking for advice on training and behavioural … Continue reading →