![]() AND IN THE PROCESS, I BECAME A STUDENT AT THIS NOT FOR PROFIT SCHOOL, & LEARNED TO EDUCATE OTHERS IN THE ART OF RETRAINING THE BRAIN OF THE AMERICAN CANINE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, I LEARNED TO LIVE HAPPILY WITH WHISKEY AT HOME. A professional dog trainer for more than 27 years, she is the author of The Dog Behavior Problem Solver, DogFancy Ultimate Guide to Dog Training, Animal Planet Dogs 101 Dog Training, Puppy Care and Training, The Super Simple Guide to Housetraining, and more. She went on in obedience to earn her Utility Dog degree in 3 straight shows, with scores in the 190’s. In September, I attended a 10-week course in a classroom situation and graduated, and shortly after that graduation, I showed Whiskey in American Kennel Club obedience trials, with scores in the 190’s out of a possible 200 perfect score, to earn her Companion Dog degree. KOEHLER, HEAD ANIMAL TRAINER FOR WALT DISNEY STUDIOS FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARSĪfter one session with one of their instructors, Whiskey was a new and different, controllable dog. MENTORING AND INSPIRING THE GROUP WAS WILLIAM R. I did not give up, though, and I found a group of dog lovers who “specialized in rehabilitating problem behaviors in dogs”. “No, she’s an Irish Setter and they are stupid, can’t be trained. I heard many negative comments from “dog trainers” who said, “No, she’s too old”. ![]() SO, I WENT TO THE PHONE BOOK (NO INTERNET IN 1976). I REALLY WANTED TO GET RID OF THIS HORROR BUT MY HUSBAND WOULDN’T HEAR OF IT. When she got away from me she ran as far and as fast as she could. She was 60 pounds of power and she pulled me around the block as I struggled to hang on. SHE JUMPED ON US AND OUR VISITORS, SHE GOT IN THE GARBAGE, SHE WAS EXTREMELY HIGH ENERGY AND IF I DID SOMETHING SHE DISAPPROVED OF, SHE BIT ME. Inside our home, it became apparent that Whiskey was not housebroken. ![]() Somehow we struggled through this without anyone being hurt, but it was frightening and exhausting to see this dog in action. Whiskey lunged at them with intent to do bodily harm. ![]() Soon after, I was on our front lawn with Whiskey when my husband and his friend came home. Because my spouse liked Irish Setters, I took “Whiskey” home with me that same day, July 4, 1976. In 1976 I went to the local shelter and saw a 3-5 year old female Irish Setter. ![]()
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