Cheri Spaulding Do you like to be rewarded? We all like rewards! We get rewarded for our work week with a paycheck. Have you seen videos of dolphins offering their flippers for medical procedures? Animals in captivity are often trained by using rewards. It makes sense our dogs and cats[Read More…]
Author: By Cheri Spaulding - For The Chronicle
Patience, focused commands best way to find results, rewards
Cheri Spaulding You get a new puppy or dog. Do you think that training will be a fun time? I do, with every dog I train. The truth is, good training is like watching paint dry. Nothing exciting happens until one day you realize you have taught your dog something.[Read More…]
Dogs, separation anxiety and COVID-19
We are slowly resuming our daily activities. For a lot of us, we will have to go back to work in places that are not our home office. Our pets, particularly our dogs, have gotten used to having us home and giving them a lot more attention. While you are[Read More…]
Turn-of-the-century plates tell new story
Front and back view of the plate. Over the winter of 2019, you saw a flurry of activity at the Old School House/Library. Creswell Heritage Foundation had acquired money through grants and generous private donations to replace the foundation and front porch. During excavation, a treasure trove of historical cultural[Read More…]
‘A tired dog is a good dog:’ Keeping a pet busy in quarantine
Cheri Spaulding, owner of Rock Nest Training & Pet Care, suggests incorporating games into training. Contact her at 541-895-3162. My favorite saying is, “A tired dog is a good dog.” Now that you’re home more often while in quarantine, it is a great time to keep your dog busy with[Read More…]
Socializing Your Puppy during a pandemic
Cheri Spaulding of Rock Nest Training & Pet Care LLC You have a puppy and now you are in isolation to help cut down the spread of Covid-19. This is the perfect time to socialize your pup. Give your little fur ball positive experiences while staying home and practicing social[Read More…]