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Tag Archives: dog training
How ‘bout now…
Posted in The Now
Tagged adolescent dog, adoption, animals, art, busyness, cartoon, dog training, humor, love, maltese mix, nature, poetry, poodle mix, priorities, rescue dog, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix
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parole
ancient killer of squirrels and cats you need not suffer for your past crimes. you were a product of your culture and the company you kept – convicted, nevertheless forgiven. but forgiveness without training is doubly cruel…. for it asks … Continue reading
Posted in God's dog, Poems, The Now
Tagged Buddhism, cat killer, Christianity, dachshund mix, dog training, doxie mix, earth dog, forgiven, forgiveness, interfaith, old dog, poetry, predatory behavior, squirrel hunter, suffering
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green
Green means new – oh, colour of the heart, here we start again with beginner’s mind… . empty and full of love and You. making gentle mistakes – oh never ending learning curve. thank heavens you bend toward justice! … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremonies, Dao Dogs, God's dog, The Now
Tagged art, Does dog have a Buddha nature, dog poetry, dog training, faith, inspiration, Liz Teal, love, new dog, observations, painting, poem, poetry, positive dog training, positive reinforcement, religion, Reverend Elizabeth Teal, truth
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Drive thru
The guy in the white pickup truck waited For his coffee, Arm resting on the ledge of the open window, The dog in the back, Head out, Arm in matching position. We teach by modeling, What do you model for … Continue reading
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Tagged coffee, do as I do, dog training, drive thrus, Elizabeth Teal., illustration, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, mirroring, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Clatter
i heard the sound of paws hitting the counter top… and the snuffling laps that followed. Shit, i thought, i forgot to put the pan in the sink – too hurried to wash it right away… . all dog training … Continue reading
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, Blessings, Dao Dogs, God's dog, The Now
Tagged art, big dogs and little dogs, counter surfing, dog training, dogs, equality, equity, fair, inspiration, learning, life, life with dogs, observations, pan, poem, poetry, stamps, sumi-e
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Cookies?
The scent of cinnamon fills the air, The nose appears from out of now where, But these cookies are not to be eaten… Made with applesauce and glue, These cookies are not good for you. But, said the nose with … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, cinnamon, crafts, dog training, Elizabeth Teal., fun, humor, Liz Teal, nature, nose titles, nose work, ornaments, poem, poetry, scent work, spirituality, sumi-e, training for scent work
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Motion
I am listening, Just cuz i’m moving doesn’t mean i’m not listening…. Why do we confuse listening with obedience ? Why do we confuse compliance with power with being ‘good’….
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Tagged art, dog, dog training, dogs, ink brush painting, love, maltese, obedience, poetry, poodle, puppies, puppy training, spirituality, sumi-e, toy mix breed
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Revelry
Bugle your truth, And wake me up! With such deep love in your eyes, How can I refuse You anything! ( well, not my chocolate bar, I can refuse you that, not out of selfishness, but out of love)
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Tagged art, beagle, beagles, begging, chocolate, dog training, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, love, meditation, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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