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Tag Archives: positive dog training
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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reading
of course dogs can’t read…. well anything except body language, micro-expressions, and hearts. maybe they can help you learn to read too…..
Posted in The Now, therapy dog
Tagged children's books, dog training, dogs, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interspirituality, pet therapy, poetry, positive dog training, R.E.A.D., reading education assistance dogs, reading rainbow, rev.elizabeth teal, Reverend Elizabeth Teal, spirituality, sumi-e, water color
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EASY
all the holy ones talk about a life of simplicity. and thus we monks train daily for it. simplicity – that much discussed and misunderstood holy poverty… which is in turn the state of non-attachment …… . in training the … Continue reading
Posted in Animal assisted therapy, animal facilitated chaplaincy
Tagged dog training, easy cheese, eco-chaplaincy, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ink brush illustration, interspecies spirituality, love, monks, mystic dog training, nature, poetry, pompous poetry, positive dog training, positive reinforcement, spirituality, sumi-e
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clean
the spa treatment is subjective. a plunge pool full of fragrant bubbles, copious snacks and a view of a beautiful blue sky over the tops of white roses in full bloom. manicure included. things i long for, but not necessarily … Continue reading
Santa’s hat
With a tail that would not stop wagging, She was excited to wear the hat…. unless it was the cheese… after all, all of us come into this world naked … it takes practice to wear any uniform… either way … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged Christmas, dog training, Elizabeth Teal., gifts, poetry, positive dog training, positive reinforcement, santa hats on dog, toy dogs
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Bad?
She bounced out the door, with only two feet on the floor, if that – for she was surely testing the limits of gravity – although others thought she was testing the limits of their patience… BAD DOG! what? why? … Continue reading
Posted in Animal assisted therapy
Tagged bad dog, behavior, curly coat, happy, joy, jumping, love, manners, meditation, poetry, positive dog training, puppies, science based dog training, sumi-e
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Feral Kitten discovers Pim’s Tail
The tale of the day the feral kitten discovered the tail of the Papichuarrier. we are in the studio, Pim Possible, the Papichuarrier (for that is her warrior moniker) when from around the corner comes a petite tigress – captivated … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged cat, cats and dogs, chihuahua mix, feral kittens, happiness, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, kitten play, leap, love, nature, papillion tail, pet training, poetry, positive dog training, sacred story telling, spirituality, sumi-e
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smart?
Why are you surprised that I am so smart? i’m so sorry i never realized that you are so aware. i too, will try to stay awoke.
New!
oh wait?! What is THAT? what IS that? Curiosity and fear live very near to each other….. Yet each one can bring healing and hope, or despair and heartache. chose wisely and help others to do the same.
relationships
i want to give you more and i feel guilty that i do not… but that is not what you are asking. and you have no intention of filling me with shame, nor do you understand guilt. Love does not … Continue reading
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