January 2009

The Game of Lacrosse & Aggressive Dogs: Two Things That They Have In Common...

Posted by jennifer on January 26, 2009.

Back in Boarding School, I traded my saddle in for a while to play team sports. Accepted into one of the best riding programs in the country, there was something that was calling my name when I started kicking around a soccer ball one day. With that said, within my high school career, I was fortunate to play three varsity sports, win many awards and team captainships as well as become a New England Lacrosse all star player. I played on the field at times but my home was in the goal box and as a lacrosse goalie, the hard balls can come flying at you at extreme speeds from close range. Accepted into college, I was recruited to help start a women's team at Chapman University.
The history of Lacrosse is quite fascinating. It is considered to be our nations oldest sport dating back to early Native American times when men would prepare for battle using the game to develop strength, speed and agility. Lacrosse was also used to resolve conflicts and heal the sick. The first women's lacrosse game was played in 1890 at a school in Scotland at it is considered to be one of the fastest growing sports in our culture today.
The ability to catch a ball moving at high speeds develops one's reflex action. By watching body language, you may anticipate a move or a direction of throw. Not wanting to get hit by the hard ball kept you on your toes and fast with the net. In goal, I had been hit so hard that the padding wore out in certain areas on my equipment and when I blocked the ball with my body, there were permanent black & blue marks.
None the less, when I handle aggressive dogs, it is the same quick reflex that gets me out of some sticky situations. Handling techniques are very similar to playing a sport- even dogs and wolves know this. As much as they practice their coordination through play, I practice my coordination through playing with them. Throwing around a lacrosse ball and catching it in a net develops my speed and quickness the same as when a dog misses a bite because I got out of it in time.
When you play ball with your dog, watch them as they progress through puppy hood, into adult hood. You will see their ability in reflex with their mouths, timing, speed and quickness develop. A dogs mouth, is our hands. They use their mouth like we do our hands. If you make your hands fast as they make their mouth's fast, you are both playing the same sport with just different equipment.
There are always ways in which you can pull from experiences in your life to help make and create techniques and tools that keep you on the field on not sitting on the bench. Each and every day I strive to earn my success by pulling from many different experiences in my life to always stay one step ahead of the pack...
Until next time,
Jennifer

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Watch Jennifer on Good Morning Colorado!

Posted by on January 23, 2009.

Hello Colorado Residents-
Be sure to tune in this Tuesday morning (1/27/09) to Fox's Good Morning Colorado where Jennifer will make a special appearance to talk about dogs in movies. Don't forget to Tivo it!

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BREAKING ENTERTAINMENT NEWS!

Posted by on January 23, 2009.

JENNIFER JUST SIGNED A MAJOR CONTRACT WITH A PRODUCTION COMPANY!!! STAY TUNED FOR MORE GREAT NEWS TO COME!

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February '09 Travel Dates...

Posted by jennifer on January 22, 2009.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: FEB. 2ND - 4TH, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: FEB. 4TH - 14TH, 2009

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: FEB. 14TH - 16TH, 2009

BOULDER, COLORADO: FEB. 17TH - 28TH, 2009

PLEASE BOOK EARLY- SPACE IS LIMITED!

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New Pack Members...

Posted by jennifer on January 20, 2009.

We are pleased to announce our two latest pack members in Las Vegas, Nevada! Dana Lauren and her three year old Border Collie "Kenzie". To read more about this fabulous duo, check out the pack members section in the Gallery!

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L.A. Dog Training Assistant Needed!

Posted by jennifer on January 16, 2009.

Hello Everyone-
If you are a local Los Angeles resident and you are interested in becoming a dog trainer or already have experience as a trainer, I am looking for someone to be a part of our team. Please send your resume and picture to: info@jmdogtraining.com. This is an opportunity of a lifetime!
All my best,
Jennifer

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NEWS ALERT: Wolves De-listed From Endangered Species Act...

Posted by jennifer on January 16, 2009.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has just announced that wolves in the Northern Rockies and Great Lakes area will be removed from the Endangered Species Act. Wolves that reside in Wyoming however, will remain listed as endangered.
To read the full article, visit: http://www.wolf.org/wolves/news/live_news_detail.asp?id=3674

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Bush Greenlights Yellowstone Wolf Slaughter.... Again.

Posted by jennifer on January 15, 2009.

BREAKING NEWS FROM DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE....

"Friends,

With just days left in power, the Bush/Cheney Administration today announced another outrageous eleventh-hour attempt to eliminate vital protections for wolves in the Northern Rockies, including Greater Yellowstone.

More than 1,000 wolves could be killed as a result!

Defenders of Wildlife is already calling on the incoming Obama Administration and Congress to overturn this last-minute attack on our wolves. And our lawyers stand ready to take immediate legal action to challenge the latest delisting of wolves in the Northern Rockies region.

To prevail in these efforts, we need plenty of support from folks like you. Please consider making a donation to help support our Greater Yellowstone Wolf Defense Fund and other wildlife-saving efforts. You can contribute online at the website below:

http://action.defenders.org/savewolvesdon

Whether you can donate $5,$10,$25, or nothing at all today, please stay tuned in the days ahead for more information about how you can help save wolves in the Northern Rockies and safeguard other wildlife.

As always, thanks for caring..."

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New Las Vegas Location Opening...

Posted by jennifer on January 13, 2009.

For those of you that live in or around the Las Vegas, Nevada area, we will be opening our second satellite office there due to popular demand. It is our intention that although the City of Sin is is all about the glitz and glamour, to teach those living there about tapping into their dog's natural and wild instincts. Tune in for more to come but I will be there two times every month to meet with all new and existing clients. Viva Las Vegas!
All my best,
Jennifer

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