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Calling My Dog off Rabbit Scent at Night

Calling My Dog off Rabbit Scent at Night

A black and white photo shows a bright white dog standing in a dark backyard with leaves on the ground. The dog is alert and his tail is curled over his back.

I love training recall. When my dogs come to me, I love making it worth their while. I love being generous with treats, toys, and fun.

It’s hard to stage a surprise recall with Lewis. Whenever he is lingering in the yard and I get the bright idea to go get a high-value treat and practice his recall, I find him waiting for me at the door when I get back. He and his nose are too smart for their own good. (He’s not the first one of my dogs to have that problem!) But the other night he was very turned on by recent rabbit visits in the yard. He was enjoying it so much I let him spend quite a bit of time out there. I sat on the cold cast iron patio chair longer than usual, taking occasional videos while he galloped, paused, stopped, sniffed, and galloped some more.

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Goodbye to Zani

Goodbye to Zani

Zani: July 14, 2008 – September 28, 2020
Taken too soon by lymphoma.

I am not up to writing about this dear, remarkable dog. Here are some best memories.


Photo Gallery

  • Head shot of a black and rust colored dog that looks like a small, slim beagle. She looks (and is) very friendly. Her mouth is open and her teeth are crooked.
  • A small black and tan colored hound is looking up. She has flecks of snow all over her face

Favorite Videos

Negotiating for attention and treats in July 2020


Some clips from her final days


Brilliant problem solving


Figuring out the flirt pole


Beautiful Open Jumpers run in Little Rock, November 2012


More agility: Qualifying runs (even with my mistakes) in Novice FAST and Standard


The very first time we tried side-stepping for one of Lori Stevens’ courses


Zani teaching me a thing or two about training


Zani showing predatory aggression


The video that made her Internet-famous

Stopping and picking Zani up off the street in July 2009 was one of the best things I ever did.

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