Sunday, January 31, 2016

Sunday Sweets!

Sunday is full of SWEETS!  Each week we will showcase the sweeter side of Cairns.  If you have a sweet filled Cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture for an upcoming "Sunday Sweets!" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.).

Bella

Beddie Boop and Bobby

Garah

Keegan fka CP Bradford

Ade Sue

Jazzy, Missy, Max, and Jeffrey

Foster Shimmer

Bogey fka CP Bogedin

Ali and Baby

Shaggy

Daddy O

Bristol and Kenzie

Wally and Foster Bow Tie

Foster Ron K

Maggie
Your Extra Sunday Smile!
Terry and His Kittens

















Friday, January 29, 2016

Introduction to Balanced Positive Training Videos

Positive training is so very important for Cairns, but for all other dogs too.  All training begins with the connection between you and your dog.

In the following videos, Robert Cabral, founder of Bound Angels, gives a clear and insightful explanation of the important basics of balanced positive training, using corrections as needed but never punishment, the importance of making your training fun for your dog for the very best results, plus the basics of giving rewards to your dog. 




Start positive from the beginning and be consistent and clear in your communications with your dog, and you will have amazing results - it's all up to you!  In this short demo Robert introduces Goofy, his Belgian Malinois who is obedience trained as well as being trained in Schutzhund, Mondio and AKC obedience - all done with his balanced positive training methods.  Yes, training a Cairn Terrier may be more challenging than training a Malinois or German Shepherd, but it can be done - and the rewards are tenfold the effort you put in!





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVTV0FegQYE


In this thought provoking video, Robert Cabral speaks at a Symposium at UCLA, giving a clear and insightful explanation of Kennel Syndrome, Barrier Aggression, and the simple but important positive training he is implementing via Bound Angels to help shelters help the dogs in their care, enabling them to find homes when they might otherwise fail in the shelter system.  Great lessons for all who are dedicated to Rescue.


Robert Cabral, Founder and Executive Director of Bound Angels, is an authority on canine behavior and shelter dogs.  His first hand knowledge of shelter behavior, aggression, and dog training is a lifesaver to dogs that have no one to speak for them - Robert speaks for them, sometimes eloquently, oftentimes candidly - but always honestly and always with the intent to make the world a better place for them.  Bound Angels helps animal shelters save more lives through information and knowledge.

More About Bound Angels:
https://boundangels.org/

More About Robert Cabral:

Friday's Funnies!

Off the Leash

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Introducing Your Cairn to Loud Noises!

Loud appliances can be in the house or out in the yard, so know how to introduce them to your Cairns in both environments, and how to avoid unnecessary stress.

Teaching your Cairn to remain calm in the presence of vacuum cleaners or other loud appliances can be challenging, especially if they are fearful.  This excellent video by Zak George demonstrates how to teach your Cairn to accept loud appliances, using very gentle, positive training methods.  These methods will work with a more confident but reactive dog as well as a fearful dog, and it is another great way to give your fearful Cairn a basic sense of confidence.  There is a spot of advertising by his sponsor, but it does not detract from this really helpful video.  Obviously, the dog is not a Cairn, but everything Zak demonstrates applies perfectly to a reactive or fearful Rescued Cairn.  Note his admonitions to go slowly, take small steps which you can build on, and set your dog up for success!



Training your Cairn can be rewarding!



Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Wacky Wednesday!



Wednesday is the day to be WACKY!  Each week we will showcase a terrierific Cairn picture with an appropriate caption.  If you would like us to consider YOUR picture and caption for an upcoming "Wacky Wednesday" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com!  All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.

A big shout out to Caruso and Cindel for being our Wacky Wednesday models this week!




Sunday, January 24, 2016

Sunday Sweets!

Sunday is full of SWEETS!  Each week we will showcase the sweeter side of Cairns.  If you have a sweet filled Cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture for an upcoming "Sunday Sweets!" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.).

Riley

Skye a and Sadie Jo - Honest!

Sir Buster

Gem

Carver and Pepper

Freddy and Missy

Wheatley

Ginny fka CP Mon Coeur

Joaquin

Penny Lane

Rascal

Macie

Ty and Tartan


Sophie

Rheita

Ticket and Friend
Your Extra Sunday Smile!












Friday, January 22, 2016

Cairn Rescue is Good For Your Heart!



Just in time for Valentine's Day, you can get this limited edition T-shirt or Sweatshirt for the one you love - including yourself - and every gift given supports Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network! 

Maroon Sweatshirt
https://www.booster.com/col-potter-cairn-rescue-heart-sweat

Sports Grey T-shirt
https://www.booster.com/col-potter-rescue-heart-gray-tee



Rescuing one Cairn will not change the world,
but it will surely change the world for that one Rescued Cairn





Friday's Funnies!

Off the Leash

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Walk a Reactive Dog - Video


Yes!  Even a reactive little Cairn boy can learn to be calm and attentive on a walk!

This is a wonderful video by Zak George which demonstrates how to work with a highly reactive dog, using the "Look at me!" and "Get out of Dodge!" positive training methods.  There is a spot of advertising by his sponsor, but it it worth waiting the minute to see this really helpful video.  Obviously, the dog is not a Cairn and we recommend only using a lead attached to a secure harness, not a lead attached to a collar, but everything else he demonstrates applies perfectly.


Walking your dog can be fun!



Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Wacky Wednesday!



Wednesday is the day to be WACKY!  Each week we will showcase a terrierific Cairn picture with an appropriate caption.  If you would like us to consider YOUR picture and caption for an upcoming "Wacky Wednesday" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com!  All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.

A big shout out to Shandi Sue for being our Wacky Wednesday model this week!




Sunday, January 17, 2016

Sunday Sweets!

Sunday is full of SWEETS!  Each week we will showcase the sweeter side of Cairns.  If you have a sweet filled Cairn and would like us to consider YOUR picture for an upcoming "Sunday Sweets!" send it to us at cpcrnblog@gmail.com (All photo submissions become the property of CPCRN and may be used for fundraising, promotion and/or outreach purposes.).

Donee

Daisy fka CP CeeCee and Toby fka CP Mr. Houston

Bonnie fka CP Bonita

Foster Veronica

Foster Mardi Gras

Bailey and Yowie

Wesley and Wanda

Laguna

Daisy fka CP Carmony

Macie

Buddy

Foster Taylor Ann

Sorcha

Your Sunday Smile: A CP Volunteer's Terrier Puppy, Olivia, learns to strut her stuff - Sort of...  Enjoy!