Sunday, December 30, 2018

Sunday Sweets!

Sunday is full of SWEETS! Each week we showcase the sweeter side of cairns. If you have a sweet-filled cairn and would like us to consider YOUR photo 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.)

Bubba (fka CP Burnell) clings to the last vestiges of Christmas

Bubba and Tiger on high alert

George (fka CP Luigi) sits pretty

Foster Cupid, looking sharp

Foster Halia is extra happy to join the Col. Potter family

Foster Isabella Jo Ann, ready for some love and care

This is Foster Jessop's "before" pic. Stay tuned for the after.

A glamour shot of Princess Amy

4 out of 5 on the bench ain't bad
Sophie (floor), CP Orva, Cooper, Norton, CP Doris

Foster Sunflower

Foster Vixen models a snazzy new cut. Look at those sharp little ears!

Every part of Ernie is made of love



Friday, December 28, 2018

Friday Funnies


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by Natalya Banova for Buzzfeed

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Santa Sweets! (special edition)

Special edition: Santa Sweets. Each week, we showcase the sweeter side of cairns. If you have a sweet-filled cairn and would like us to consider YOUR photo 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.)

Caruso, Cindel, and Macie pose with a stylin' Santa
Santa's new favorite reindeer, Opie and Tater Tot 
"Quick, snap the pic." CP Nellie Mae and Charlie 
Foster Fernando snuggles with Santa

CP Mr. Mcgregor hams it up for the camera

Sadie, Boomer, and Willow found a Santa just their size

"Forget Santa," say Scup and Sunni. "We're comfy right here."
Jack and Winchester (fka CP Chester) in matching hats (and expressions)
No tears here; Sassy and Lexi are all smiles for Santa
The shopping cart kids: Sharon, Shorty Long, Ross, NobleRalphie, and Raquel 

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Sunday Sweets!

Sunday is full of SWEETS! Each week we showcase the sweeter side of cairns. If you have a sweet-filled cairn and would like us to consider YOUR photo 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.)

Ernie Jay, aka the Reluctant Reindeer

Zekey, Too, and Stella spread Christmas cheer for all to hear

"May your days be merry and bright," says Nathan.

Ellie (fka Maria Elena) is ready for a jaunt to the North Pole

Francy poses with a poinsettia

Siblings Maddie and Dexter are on their best behavior

"Is that Santa I hear?" wonders Stitch.
Foster Tedrick believes in going all out for Christmas

Cairns go a'caroling — Tess, Gabby, Rocky, and Lucas

Bentley (fka CP Lawrence) lights up under the tree

CP Frosty and Winnie are the best gifts of all

CP Carm isn't sure about this Christmas business

Stella and Too in days of yore

"My mama didn't even pose me like this," says True.
Champ (fka CP Bushy Evergreen) with a snazzy sweater

CP Baci and CP Dash flank little Skippy

Jensen Orion models a naughty sweater

Bedecked in artfully arranged garland (Oonagh, Donegal, and Finbar)


Clearly, Scout wins at Christmas


Friday, December 21, 2018

Friday Funnies




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by Lingvistov 

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Col. Potter Training Tip: ItsYerChoice

By Elizabeth B.

Here's a game your dog can pick up pretty quick. It's called It'sYerChoice, and it's a fun way to train your dog without it really feeling like work.

I learned this game when I started taking my cairn terrier, True, to agility training when he was 4 months old. Each week, we drove out to a local trainer who herself had trained under dog agility guru Susan Garrett.

Susan has quite a few agility championships under her belt—despite the fact that she doesn't really believe in training dogs, per se. She believes in playing with them. And the most basic game she teaches is ItsYerChoice.

How it works: You offer your dog a treat. But you don't give it to them until they choose to wait patiently for it, rather than pounce. And yet can get them to do this without even saying a word.

Let's take it step by step:
  1. Grab a few of your dog's favorite treats, ideally ones they don't get every day. (For True, I started with nibbles of cheese.)
  2. Sit or stand near your dog, in a place where there aren't a lot of distractions.
  3. Close your fist around the treats and offer it to your dog. Keep your palm up so you can open up when it's time.
  4. Let your dog nose, sniff, lick, or nibble at your closed hand. But DON'T open up to give them the treats.
  5. Wait until your dog calms down and backs off. They might choose to sit, lie down, or just stand and wait patiently. True usually sits because he knows sitting gets him a treat.
  6. If your dog is pretty insistent and really goes at your hand, pull away and out of reach, so they know they're not getting the treats. Then start over.
  7. The moment your dog is calm and has stopped trying to get the treats, THAT'S when you open up and let them chow down.
Lesson learned: "If I pounce, I don't get the treat. But if I'm patient and calm, I do!"

It took my True only a day or two to master this game when he was a puppy. But it's had a profound effect on our lives for the past two years. Because now when he wants something, he chooses to sit and wait rather than paw or pounce. What a lovely little gentleman.

For more about ItsYerChoice, see Why Choice is the Critical Key to a Great Dog.

How True tells me he's hungry

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Sunday Sweets!

Sunday is full of SWEETS! Each week we showcase the sweeter side of Cairns. If you have a sweet-filled Cairn and would like us to consider YOUR photo 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.).

An ecstatic Kody celebrates his 5th Gotcha Day

Foster Santorini is the cutest little cutie

"I'd love to be home for Christmas," says Foster Princess Sophie.

Zane's got his winter coat on

"We have gathered here today..." CP Doris, Cooper, Orva, and Norton

Foster Tonga shows off her svelte figure

CP Nellie Mae and Charlie practice their synchronized head cock

Fosters Cupid and Vixen have landed just in time for Christmas

Kody's still going strong...

Foster Fernando wishes he were a weeeee bit taller 

Foster Solovey demonstrates the proper technique for "puppy eyes"

Foster Kimmie is just the cutest

Riddick coordinates nicely with his blankie

...yep, still going