Geek – a person who has excessive enthusiasm for and some expertise about a specialized subject or activity.

That would be me when it comes dogs.

Dog owners and dog lovers abound in today’s society. But dog geeks are a unique subset of the before mentioned groups.

They don’t just feed their dogs, they spend hours reading reading food labels, researching ingredients and comparing diets.  They have a list of foods that they’d never feed, a list of foods they’d like to feed and a list of what fits best in their budget.

They don’t just train their dogs, they speak dog. They know the nuances of canine body language and how dogs read people. They understand that dogs pick up on a person’s tone of voice, not just their words. And they know that it confuses the heck out of their dog when there words say one thing and their body screams another.

They don’t just buy a collar, harness or leash for their dog. They pour over websites, compare brands and check out the latest gear. Then they evaluate how compatible it is with their dog’s body type and activity level. And they’re much more apt to have a collar collection than a shoe collection.

They don’t just walk their dogs, they get out and do dog activities. For fun and in inclement weather at times. Agility, 101 tricks, schutzhund,  herding trials, therapy work, competitive obedience and my activity of choice, search and rescue work.

All this isn’t to say that dog geeks are superior to or care more about their dogs than other owners. But they are different. More intense. A bit fixated at times. And they love it.

This blog will delve into the dog geek side of things. Stories, thoughts, training ideas and opinions. First and foremost staring my own four legged teachers. Come join me – even if you’re not a committed geek. It will be fun and there are cookies! (because we use those for training – along with clickers, and toys and, well, you get the picture 😀 )