Out of The Box Dog Training Game App Giveaway From the Inquisitive Canine

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Hello dog training and coaching tips followers! Poncho and I have three exclusive "codes" for our newly released Out of the Box Dog Training Game App, and we want to give them away to three of our Inquisitive Canine blog readers.

What is required?:

• First off, youll need a device that is iTunes App compatible - yes, that would help tremendously. iPhone or an iTouch.
• Secondly, youll need to be a guardian to at least one dog. Or perhaps someone that works with dogs - shelter or rescue. You could certainly play this game with other animals, human and non-human, but it is designed for canine companions.
• Lastly - youll need to be someone who enjoys spending time with your dog - or at least someone looking for new ways to spend time with your dog.

If youve read this far then Im going to safely assume you want to move on to the trivia questions. We ask that you answer at least three of the ones listed. Here goes:

1. What is the COMPLETE name of the original inquisitive canine?
2. Who was the original inquisitive canine named after and why?
3. Name one favorite place the original inquisitive canine enjoys going with mom and dad.
4. What is the current name of the original inquisitive canines blog?
5. What is the name of the dog behavior advice column the original inquisitive canine co-writes and where can it be found?

Okay folks - those are the questions. Answers can be found in all sorts of dog training tips blog posts, our Inquisitive Canine website, Facebook Inquisitive Canine group page, my personal Facebook page. You can send your answers directly to me via email joan@theinquisitivecanine.com or comment here on this blog post.

The first three that send the correct answers will receive a special code for our Out of the Box Dog Training Game app. If you can submit answers by Monday January 11th that would be awesome as the codes expire on the fifteenth.

Woof-woof! And happy new year!
Joan and her original inquisitive canine p..... Oops, dont want to give away the answer that easily... :->

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Splash! wins second level of Canine Runway

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Splash! was one of 4 Finalists chosen yesterday to compete in the final Third Round of Canine Runway yesterday.  I really couldnt believe my eyes when we were told we were to perform in front of a line of 8 aussies! (4 of them looked a lot like Splash!) so my hopes of getting through to the next round seemed suddenly dependent on her tricks.  Luckily Splash! was happy to give it her best. The MC was one of the guys from Greatest American Dog, Michael with his dog Ezzie.  Check out the youtube video. 

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SD Canine Freestyle Meetup June

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Izzie milliseconds from licking me in the face!


Wataru doing rear end awareness! He looks so happy!

What Splashers thinks of the other members! A big star!
Spirit does a downward dog
Rallys cute mug
Angelo struts his stuff

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This Inquisitive Canine Now Soaring Proudly With NOOZHAWK!

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Wow! Talk about exciting and completely positively rewarding! My rambling, opinionated, common sense,  and dare I say slightly smart-aleck mouth (and fingers) has proven to be an advantage once again! Yep, thats right! Im expanding outside the world of blogging and adding the very informative, local, online news Web site Noozhawk to my ventures - in a new column called "Ask the Trainer"...

Since a young girl my mother had encouraged me to speak up, take risks, take a chance (as long as I was safe - nothing crazy or illegal mind you), and "go for it". She would say "Whats the worst that could happen, someone might say no?" Well, I admit it sort of backfired in junior high when I asked a boy to a dance, but finally, after all these years, it worked for me! Someone said "yes"!

It all started when the very smart, business savvy, and open-minded Chris Donahue first made contact with me... Although he had called to inquire about something unrelated, I decided to take a chance and ask if he and the publisher/owner of Noozhawk Bill Macfayden, would be interested in a "dog behavior advice column"? Id always wanted to take the Q&A moments from my everyday dog trainer/coach life, and put it out there for the whole world to see. 

Along with my moms voice in my head, there were Lorrie Thomass and Emilia Doerrs voices in my head too... theyve encouraged me to "own my expertise" and "sell it!" - talk about great Web Marketing Therapy! 

So thanks to all of them, and my desire to share my advice and opinions with the world, I am now the proud writer of the Noozhawk pet column "Ask the Trainer"! The column will run on Fridays and repeat Saturdays. If you have any specific training and behavior questions about your dog, or a dog you know, or a dog youre thinking of getting, please feel free to write to me - your question just might end up on Noozhawk! 

Wishing you all the self confidence you need to own your expertise, in whatever you do! 

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Canine Good Citizen

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Honestly, when I was looking there really wasnt much good information out there for this program. I also havent had much time to look. So if any of you havent met my two dogs their names are Kita and Zoe. Yeah these two goof balls. Zoe, the great dane, is planning on passing her CGC test. I want to take her with me into TDI. She is an amazing dog. Kita on the other hand is a eight year old senior citizen that loves to play pranks on residents. Her partner in crime, Shadow, passed away a few months ago. There are certain guidelines that Zoe must pass to reach her CGC goal. But with clicker and treat in hand we will work our way towards that goal.

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Happy Anniversary to The Inquisitive Canine Studio!

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Today was a day of celebration! Yep, it was one year ago that this dog trainer opened The Inquisitive Canine studio here in Ventura. Where does the time go? Ill tell you... it goes to teaching all the wonderful doggies and their families in my dog training classes, workshops, and socials...and in privates as well. 

My friend Nancy and her dog Kona really made my day - they brought some yummy candies all customized just for todays event! Each one tied with a personal label for those to take with them... very rewarding and generous I must say... A BIG shout out and thank you! (click-treat for you both)... We had a fun raffle - everyone won something... which made me feel like a big winner too!

The Natural Balance company was generous and donated all of the goodie-bags for people to take home...they also supplied the big daddy of all the raffle prizes... You can see the picture of Sofia - the big winner - Her dogs Rocky and Mick will love the items too... Premier Pet Products was also kind enough to donate items for the raffle - which everyone loved! Thanks to both companies for your generosity!

    

We all had lots of fun today at our Anniversary party...lots of great friends showing up with their dogs, and some just wanting to share in the festivities, showing their support. I appreciate each and every one who came out to share their good wishes. Id also like to give an extra shout out big thank you and I love you to my wonderful husband and own dog Poncho - for all the love and support, and for believing in me. 

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Canine College at Ventura College Community Education begins next month!

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Canine College Registration is Now Open!

Ventura College Community Education course is now open for registration. Class is being offered twice this semester. Please check out their Web site for details and to enroll your dog in one or both sessions.

For additional information you may visit our Web site, or contact us via email or phone.


Happy 2009 to all Inquisitive Canines
and their Inquisitive Owners!


We look forward to seeing you and your dog in the new year!
Joan and her inquisitive canine Poncho
Trainer ~ Counselor ~ Coach

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Sunday Pomp Circumstance Canine Manners Class Graduates today

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What a great day it was today! My first Canine Good Manners class of 2009 graduated today here in Ventura. Such a lovely group. Dogs were showing off their skills by checking in and paying attention to their guardians during discussion time, as well as all the other manners skills, while practicing their loose leash walking, going in and out of the studio, and the ever popular "leave it!"... Brandy even learned to ignore the enticing paper napkin his "parents" tempted him with. 

Riley is getting better at remaining quiet and sitting to greet. Ferris was meeting dogs and people without hesitation. Dickens stayed focus during the more difficult exercise of dogs walking around him in close proximity. And Kona, who is one of the youngest, really showed off her sit and down stay with increased duration and distance... 

All of the guardians really figured out how to troubleshoot as they went along, and that was one of my main goals; this is what I find to be rewarding... Sure its great for dogs to perform all of the general behaviors in the studio here in Ventura, but it really means a lot to me when I see the human handlers getting what they want their dogs to do with the skills Ive taught them. And then being able to figure out what they need to do in case their dog doesnt "get it" the first time. Click-treat for the humans! 

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Dog Training Workshop Ventura Community Canine College! Oct 18

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The holidays will be here before you know it - is your dog holiday-ready yet?

No matter what the season or whatever your reason, its always a good time to invest in creating a better relationship with your dog!

Teach your dog to walk on a loose leash, greet others politely, and come when called!

Join my  power workshop for you and your dog at Ventura College Community Education

DOG TRAINING WORKSHOP 

Saturday October 18th 

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Location: Ventura College, 71 Day Road

Please contact Ventura College Community Ed directly for details and to register.

Plus, check out the Inquisitive Canine Dog Training calendar for updates!

The Inquisitive Canine
2159 Palma Drive, Suite D
Ventura CA 93003
O: 805.650.8500
F: 805.650.8501

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CANINE RUNWAY First level Finalist AND runner up!

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Splash! was picked as one of the two finalists in Canine Runway from San Diego.  The next level is in Los Angeles and finally Los Vegas!  Guess who was one of the two runners up? KIKO! 

Keep paws crossed for Splash!

Kiko sucks up to one of the judges after the prizes! 
My friends Pom Libby should have one if it was based mainly on Fashion (which it should have been according to the rules), as she is awesome at making dog leashes and harnesses... Not to mention how ADORABLE Libby is being only 2 pounds.

A fellow youtube clicker trainer and friend Nan Arthur filmed the event, check out the videos-

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Canine College Graduates Too!

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We had another graduation this summer! This time it was the "Canine College" class I teach with Ventura College Community Education program. What a great group - so much fun! Wonderful students that worked so hard...both the humans and the canines. Check out some the well-mannered pooches and their companions! 

Sammy walking so nicely on his loose leash... 

Jake posing for his photo-op. 

Duke checkin out his new certificate!

Beijing and Largo practicing their perfect down-stays...

Miss. Lola and her proud mama showing off her certificate!

Great job everyone! Youve done an excellent job ~ cant wait to see you out and about showing off all the skills youve learned! 

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Splash! wins Canine Runway in Las Vegas!

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Splash! won Canine Runway- "The search for Americas most paw-pular pooch" in Las Vegas on Sept 9th.  She was on the Las Vegas news the day before.  And was supposed to be on the news again on the 10th but there was a mix up.  Instead there was a segment on pet products, so Kiko ended up being on the news advertising a doggie car seat :)

The winnings: The cover of Dog Fancy, her face on Bamboo pet products, A years supply of Natural Balance, a year supply of NuHemp treats, 3 nights stay in Sedona Arizona at a dog friendly hotel, and a gift basket. 

We drove up from San Diego on the 15. 

Kiko and Splash! loved staying in the lush hotel! 

Kiko got to see one of her favorite people in the world. Alex, a guy that works at South Bark Dog Wash.

Splash! enjoyed the car rides through the strip.


 

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