Tag Archives: treat

Farewell to Flyball (sob!) & the Sneaky Pawdicure

Posted on May 18, 2010 by bighoneydog

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I am very sad: a few weeks ago, my human, Hsin-Yi, and I had just started some new classes at the Brisbane RSPCA Animal Training Centre called ‘Dog Sport Prep’ which is to help beginner doggies learn about Agility and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog-friendly Places (Australia), Fun outings & activities..., Great Dane Information, Life in Brisbane | Tagged ageing, anti-inflammatory, back injury, biscuit, Brisbane RSPCA Animal Training Centre, cauda equina syndrome, claws, clip, cookie, cut, disc bulge, dog, drool, Flyball, great dane, inflammation, muscle strain, nails, pawdicure, pet shop, pet store, Puppy Shack, spine, spondylosis, tennis ball, treat, trim | 48 Comments

Dancing Practice

Posted on April 3, 2010 by bighoneydog

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My friend, Cinnamon the Beagle, recently posted a great video showing her dance training in the park back in NZ. So I thought I’d show you some of my dance practice too. Usually, when my human, Hsin-Yi, takes me for … Continue reading →

Posted in Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), Life in Brisbane | Tagged Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), dance, dancing, dog, drive, giant, great dane, low-drive, mastiff, performance, practice, routine, sessions, time, training, treat, tricks, working breed | 35 Comments

The Schnauzer who came to poo…

Posted on March 13, 2010 by bighoneydog

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I have been feeling a bit grumpy in the last few weeks because everytime my humans take me out for my walk in the evenings, I find a poo in my garden! It is a small poo from a small … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Training (Everyday manners/Obedience), Friends, General Dog Information, Life in Brisbane, Socialisation | Tagged dog, garden, great dane, irresponsible owners, naughty, no collar, poo, positive reinforcement, reward-based, running loose, schnauzer, training, treat, visitor | 31 Comments

It’s my birthday!

Posted on October 22, 2009 by bighoneydog

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Guess what? I’m 6yrs old today!! Yup! 6 years ago, this happened! And then this… …then this… …and this… …then this… …and this… …then this… …and this… …then this… …and this… …then this… …and this… …then this… …and this! Whew! … Continue reading →

Posted in Great Dane Information, Lemon, Life in Auckland, Puppy Time, Raw Diet | Tagged 1st, 6 year old, average lifespan, BARF, birthday, biscuits, cookies, Delibones Bakery, dog, giant breeds, great dane, grow, growth, party, pig kidneys, pigs trotter, puppy, Raw Diet, raw meaty bones, treat | 65 Comments

Tsunamis, Dancing with Human Pups and Furniture Rules!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by bighoneydog

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First of all, I want to say thank you to all of those who were worried about me because of the tsunami possibly hitting Auckland after the earthquake in Samoa - especially my blog friend, Mr Darcy the Great Dane – … Continue reading →

Posted in Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), Dog Training (Everyday manners/Obedience), Life in Auckland | Tagged Agility, allow, bed, Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), children, couch, dancing, dog, dominance, dominant, food, furniture, great dane, kids, motivate, motivation, myth, obedience, pack leader, practice, reward, rules, sofa, training, treat, tsunami | 44 Comments

Dancing duets, undersized car machines and a bit of grumpiness!

Posted on September 26, 2009 by bighoneydog

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Well, before I get to my post today…a lot of you seemed quite concerned after watching the video of my walk in Cornwall Park and suggested that my humans should really get a bigger car machine to carry me around. Well, … Continue reading →