This week we are proud to introduce you to the gang at the Elka Almanac.
I started the Elka Almanac blog right before Elka turned 2. If I had to go back and do it over again, I would have started the blog sooner. I also would have taken far more puppy pictures of Elka, but managing a Doberman puppy, even a "non working drive" one, takes far more attention and energy than I had anticipated! I realized that I would talk exhaustively about Elka, training, and dogs in general, and my immediate circle of friends and acquaintances wasn't really as gung ho on those topics as I am. Meeting people online, both through message boards and through blogging, has been wonderful for my own education, and for my motivation to train Elka and try new things.
Having a dog blog is a funny thing. It's a platform politically, as I'm anti Breed-Specific Legislation, and pro support of Military Working Dogs. It's a social meeting, as I comment on other peoples' blogs and they comment on mine, and banter is exchanged in Twitter. It's also a marketing tool, as I review toys and products for Elka, showing what's worked for us, and shaking my head over pet food recalls (and sometimes the lack thereof). It's also a training ground, both for me as a novice to both the dog training world and the social networking scene, and by extension for Elka, who gets her picture taken more often than she's strictly pleased with!
I noticed early on in my Doberman ownership that reading as much as I could about training also encouraged me to be a better dog owner, and trainer. For better or for worse, I've trained Elka myself, and I find that I'm proud of her very often. We chose the Doberman breed, and then Elka, because I wanted what was touted as a smart dog, because I like big dogs, and because I like black dogs. Smart is certainly what we got! Watching Elka learn new things, and try to work out problems in that pointy head of hers, is truly a joy.
3 of my favorite posts:
How to Make a Doberman Mean
10 Things You Might Be Doing Wrong Walking Your Dog
Command Clinic: Recall Revelation
Stop by the Elka Almanac today & introduce yourself!
If you're interested in having your pet blog featured on Pet Blogs United, drop us a line at PBU at comcast dot net.
I started the Elka Almanac blog right before Elka turned 2. If I had to go back and do it over again, I would have started the blog sooner. I also would have taken far more puppy pictures of Elka, but managing a Doberman puppy, even a "non working drive" one, takes far more attention and energy than I had anticipated! I realized that I would talk exhaustively about Elka, training, and dogs in general, and my immediate circle of friends and acquaintances wasn't really as gung ho on those topics as I am. Meeting people online, both through message boards and through blogging, has been wonderful for my own education, and for my motivation to train Elka and try new things.
Having a dog blog is a funny thing. It's a platform politically, as I'm anti Breed-Specific Legislation, and pro support of Military Working Dogs. It's a social meeting, as I comment on other peoples' blogs and they comment on mine, and banter is exchanged in Twitter. It's also a marketing tool, as I review toys and products for Elka, showing what's worked for us, and shaking my head over pet food recalls (and sometimes the lack thereof). It's also a training ground, both for me as a novice to both the dog training world and the social networking scene, and by extension for Elka, who gets her picture taken more often than she's strictly pleased with!
I noticed early on in my Doberman ownership that reading as much as I could about training also encouraged me to be a better dog owner, and trainer. For better or for worse, I've trained Elka myself, and I find that I'm proud of her very often. We chose the Doberman breed, and then Elka, because I wanted what was touted as a smart dog, because I like big dogs, and because I like black dogs. Smart is certainly what we got! Watching Elka learn new things, and try to work out problems in that pointy head of hers, is truly a joy.
3 of my favorite posts:
How to Make a Doberman Mean
10 Things You Might Be Doing Wrong Walking Your Dog
Command Clinic: Recall Revelation
Stop by the Elka Almanac today & introduce yourself!
If you're interested in having your pet blog featured on Pet Blogs United, drop us a line at PBU at comcast dot net.
13 comments:
yay! we're big fans of elka :)
Hi Y'all!
Yes, we know Elka! What a sweety!
Y'all hurry by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
a beautiful puppy!heehee
Nice post! I like this fabulous Dober-girl!!!
Oh, I know Elka, too! She's a cutie pie, and well worth the read!
Kisses,
Ruby
Elka is so beautiful!!
have a nice weekend, dear friends.
Woof, woof,
Chicco
Elka is so beautiful!!
You rock, Elka! and yes, Dobies are smart (are you listening, part Dobie Justus?).
Hi Elka, I, too, like big dogs. My Moosie is a lab/newfoundland mix...quite a hand full. Really like your blog. Keep up the good work!
Yay, Elka!! :) :)
Woofs & huggies, <3
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
Thanks for featuring me (well, us. I write the blog, but without Elka, there wouldn't be one!)
Glad everybody has enjoyed reading ^^
A beautiful Doberman! I love to read why people blog. I love the bunny ear photo, what a great smile :)
What a cutie Elka is! I will be making a visit to your blog :)
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