Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Ideal Emotional State

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

A very well known international dog trainer (actor) says it is “Calm Submissive”, another trainer suggests on her website  that her training will make your dog “Calm and Obedient” . Is this what we really want? Calm, well sure! Calm … Continue reading →

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The Power of Positive Association

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

The first thing I always talk about with a new client, is the power of association. The primary form of learning for all living things is learning by association. This is especially important for dogs because they can’t rely on … Continue reading →

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Pet Photography

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

I have recently been getting requests about pet photography, so if you are interested in booking a photo session with your pet in the Wellington area here is what you need to know. The photography I do is natural setting … Continue reading →

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Is my dog a child or a toaster?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

It used to be that comparing a dog to a child was considered gross anthropomorphising. This idea of anthropomorphising being tantamount to the worse kind of sin,  originally came from the Anglo-Christian religion being highly uncomfortable with the idea that … Continue reading →

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The Dolittle Effect

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

Wouldn’t it be great if we could all talk to animals? It would make life so much easier. Recently I have had a serious issue with one of my cats. In the last 3 months he started pacing the house, … Continue reading →

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