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Thursday, January 31, 2019

Thankful for Puppy Hachi

Hachi is making all of us have more fun. He's a puppy, and he loves to play. He's brought so much laughter to our home! We are thankful.

He also loves to cuddle. I have taken more naps since he arrived than in the past few years combined. He settles into my lap and falls asleep. He's so sweet and loving that I fall asleep too.

He loves contact with us or with dogs. He also loves giving kisses. Shyla was the recipient of this one.

The other night he wedged himself next to Shyla, and he fell asleep in a crazy position.


I thought that you might enjoy another play/training video. In this one, I show more playing and I'm not strictly "shaping" his behavior with a clicker. Rather, I'm having him follow my hand in a "moving hand touch" to lead him through spins and weaves around my legs.

Thanks to Brian for hosting the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.
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27 comments:

  1. easyweimaranerJanuary 31, 2019 at 4:22 AM

    he is just amazing.... and it is so great that you brought this puppy home... he is an entertainer and he can make even the gray winterdays to good ones ,O)

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  2. MadSnapperJanuary 31, 2019 at 5:21 AM

    he is beyond adorable whatever that word would be...

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  3. BethJanuary 31, 2019 at 6:36 AM

    He is so cute!!!! I love those snuggle pictures--nap time is about the only time Rye is still, so we try to make naps a regular part of our day, too.

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  4. The PadreJanuary 31, 2019 at 6:37 AM

    Everyone Loves A Cuddle Puddle

    Cheers

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  5. Yamini MacLeanJanuary 31, 2019 at 7:01 AM

    Hari om
    Heartwarming!!! YAMxx

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  6. Brian's Home BlogJanuary 31, 2019 at 7:56 AM

    It was just meant to be and we sure enjoy seeing Hachi having a blast with his training program!

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  7. My Mind's EyeJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:35 AM

    Hachi and Shyla what adorable photos. I love you you wedged yourself in by your sissy.
    I giggled at your video. Hachi you have your mom well trained to play....
    Hugs Cecilia

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  8. SandeeJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:52 AM

    We all love Hachi and we are all thankful that you share him with us.

    Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday. Scritches to the pups. ♥

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  9. DukeJanuary 31, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    He is such a sweetheart♥

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  10. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJanuary 31, 2019 at 10:52 AM

    He is so smart! Love how he ran away with the toy at the end :)

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  11. WendyFromNYJanuary 31, 2019 at 11:59 AM

    I just love to watch your training videos, so informative. Can I ask what treats you use? And how do you reconcile that amount of food with his daily diet?

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    1. KBJanuary 31, 2019 at 4:07 PM

      Most of his treats are his kibble. We measure out how much kibble he's supposed to get in a day each morning. Then, we take his treats for training from his daily ration. Some days, he gets very little kibble from a bowl. We do add extras when we need "high value treats" - cheese cubes or real turkey are two things that we use for that. At this stage in his life, the extra calories of cheese or turkey aren't a big deal. He's on the lean end of the spectrum.

      I'm really glad that you enjoy the videos!

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    2. WendyFromNYFebruary 1, 2019 at 6:08 AM

      Thanks! The doggos always look SO interested in their rewards, that I just had to wonder what you were giving them!

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  12. My GBGV LifeJanuary 31, 2019 at 12:16 PM

    Mom loves it when puppies fall asleep while playing or eating. Puppies are simply great!

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  13. Tails Around the RanchJanuary 31, 2019 at 1:25 PM

    He is so darn cute. And growing like a weed!

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  14. Camp Stanhope HappeningsJanuary 31, 2019 at 1:55 PM

    I was just wondering what those little treats are that you are giving Hachi. Are they strictly for training? I know you gave him cheese the other day for a reward, but these little things look interesting. I don't own a dog, but my grand-dog is visiting (again) for the last month!

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    1. KBJanuary 31, 2019 at 4:08 PM

      Those little treats are actually his kibble. He doesn't need very "high value treats" for routine training. When we are training something that we need him to be very motivated about, we use cheese cubes or fresh turkey. Enjoy your grand-dog!

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  15. Bella Roxy & MacduiJanuary 31, 2019 at 2:10 PM

    Love those puppy photos with Shyla.

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  16. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥January 31, 2019 at 3:50 PM

    Hachi is the total package pup - he has all the good things one could want in a dog. And he has a great trainer. We need to hire you here:)

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  17. jank1961January 31, 2019 at 3:57 PM

    What joy and love he is bringing to your lives! He is so smart, and I bet all the work you do with him keeps him from getting into a lot of mischief. In the video, he looks like he's getting so big! ♥
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  18. NCmountainwomanJanuary 31, 2019 at 4:07 PM

    Play hard. Rest hard. We can learn a lot from a puppy.

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  19. Millie and WalterJanuary 31, 2019 at 5:21 PM

    Hachi is so sweet with his big siblings. We love watching your training videos.

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  20. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3January 31, 2019 at 9:15 PM

    I thought you were the dynamic duo but you have easily become the terrific trio. You are such good dogs.

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  21. Idaho PugRanchJanuary 31, 2019 at 9:51 PM

    What a sweet and happy puppy. Hachi is like a little sponge soaking it all up. The leg weaves are great!!! thank you for your comments on the video. It means a lot coming from you as you inspire me!!
    hugs
    Hazel, Mabel & Mom

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  22. IngerFebruary 1, 2019 at 8:00 AM

    IK think all of your followers are very thankful for this puppy. I know I am and falling in love with him.

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  23. Tweedles -- that's meFebruary 2, 2019 at 7:27 PM

    Hachi is bringing a lot of joy into our lives too
    love
    tweedles

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