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Training

We tell training from a dog point of view. Some of it is our humans’ attempts to train us, some is our more successful efforts to train our humans.

With an Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Mum always says you need to train us before we train you. We can assure you, that we are more patient, more determined and more stubborn than you will ever be. As a result, we’ll have you trained in no time. Of course, we are also eagre to please, so if you put in a little effort you will have us eating out of your hand… off the counter… out of the fridge… off the table! You get the idea.

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Opting out – Saturday 1st March 2028

March 1, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Opting out – Saturday 1st March 2028
Wilma chose the opting out option yesterday – she was much happier staying at home than going to the dog field with Pebbles!

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Taking the win – Wednesday 26th February 2025

February 26, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Taking the win – Wednesday 26th February 2025
Mum is taking the win. She isn’t going to focus on all the things that could have gone better. She’s just going to look at what worked.

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I was wrong – Sunday 23rd February 2025

February 23, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on I was wrong – Sunday 23rd February 2025
I was wrong – says Wilma, as she recounts how she and Pebbles got on yesterday at the dog field – she’s looking forward to going again.

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Dog field – Friday 21st February 2025

February 21, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Dog field – Friday 21st February 2025
It turns out there’s a dog field in our village. Mum is asking for my help with Pebbles and we all need to change our ways – even Mum.

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Getting used to kennels – Thursday 20th February 2025

February 20, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Getting used to kennels – Thursday 20th February 2025
Yesterday Pebbles was getting used to kennels. Wilma did the honourable thing and stayed with her, even if it meant missing out.

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Fifteen seconds – Wednesday 19th February 2025

February 19, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Fifteen seconds – Wednesday 19th February 2025
Fifteen seconds was all Pebbles was willing to cooperate for in her training class yesterday. Mum had a hard time.

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Puppy Challenges – Tuesday 18th February 2025

February 18, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Puppy Challenges – Tuesday 18th February 2025
Yesterday Mum was facing one or two puppy challenges. Sometimes a puppy just doesn’t want to spend her time studying.

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Treats are important – Wednesday 12th February 2025

February 12, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Treats are important – Wednesday 12th February 2025
Treats are important to any dog, but Pebbles has demonstrated why these things cannot be taken lightly.

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Puppy Training – Tuesday 11th February 2025

February 11, 2025 Wilma Dog 2
Pebbles will start her puppy training today – it will be interesting to see how Mum gets on, never mind Pebbles. I will wait to find out.

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Learning the language – Sunday 9th February 2025

February 9, 2025 Wilma Dog Comments Off on Learning the language – Sunday 9th February 2025
Learning the language is an important part of the relationship between puppy and human. Pebbles and Mum are trying very hard.

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