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Anna Blake

Anna Blake

@annablake.bsky.social

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An animal advocate, award-winning author, solo RV traveler, old-school feminist, unabashed lover of sunsets, and professional horse trainer/clinician. Dogs like me.

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Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · 3d

How to understand a horse. #horses #situationalawareness #aliveinthemoment

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · 6d

Make play not war. #dogsandhorses #affirmativetraining #hearingloss

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Tug of War: Jolene and I Ponder Our Options. - Anna Blake

Why even pretend to be the smart one? I'm having more fun letting Jolene lead. Letting the win be hers. Building confidence beats training.

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · 10d

Be what you want to see. #affirmativetraining #horses #wagepeace

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · 13d

Finding a way forward during trying times... #changeisgood #affirmativetraining #dogsandhorses

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Jolene Has Lacey Bloomers - Anna Blake

Almost mature, sharing lap-sitting moments that exude Zen-like wisdom, and the next moment she's running past you with the toilet brush.

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · 17d

Instead, try to understand their side. #horses #understanding #namecalling

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · 20d

Jane was my imaginary friend. #janegoodall, #rememberingjane, #listeningtoanimals, #inspirationalheroes

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A Love Letter to a Tree and a Hero - Anna Blake

How my hero came to live in this cathedral of a tree.

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · 24d

So do I. #authenticity #beyourbestself #truth

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · 27d

Not the Job I Want for Jolene (and why I write memoir.) #reallifememoir #writing #dogsandhorses #womenofacertainage

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Not the Job I Want for Jolene - Anna Blake

Anthropologists talk on about domesticating animals to do our work like we were missionaries to primitive cultures. But every story has two sides.

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Sep 22

More understanding means clearer communication. #forgiveness #dobetter #dogsandhorses

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Sep 19

A slight lecture on fartitude. Building Confidence: Scentwork With Jolene, Acknowledgment for Mister. #affirmativetraining #dogsandhorses #confidence

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Building Confidence: Scentwork With Jolene, Acknowledgment for Mister - Anna Blake

I don't recognize this young dog of mine. She doesn't care, except that I'm such an old fart. Here's the catch-up.

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Sep 15

Clarity and consistency.
#affirmativetraining #dogsandhorses #bethesolution

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Sep 12

A love story. My Turn at the ER, Drs. Jolene and Mister Attending #dogsandhorses #friends #womenofacertainage

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My Turn at the ER, Drs. Jolene and Mister Attending - Anna Blake

Two weeks ago, Jolene was in the emergency room, and this week it was my turn.

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Sep 5

Growing up is an adventure, too. #raisingapuppy #confidence #affirmativetraining
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Even Better, Jolene Becomes an Adolescent. - Anna Blake

People said puppies are so much work. They said they were glad it was me and not them. Amen to that. I am glad it was me, too.

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Sep 1

Letting go isn't the worst thing. #lettinggo #freedom #confidence

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Aug 29

Midnight. Emergency. Jolene. She's fine, but... #breathe #dogslife #confidence

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Midnight. Emergency. Jolene. - Anna Blake

If I'm driving my truck and it's midnight on a Saturday, it just means one thing: dog emergency.

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Aug 25

How to improve with age. #horsesanddogs #womenofacertainage #peacefulpersistence

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Aug 22

Whew! Are we lucky or what? #peacefulpersistence #swedishvallhund #puppytraining #dogsforever

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Jolene Rescues Us From Drowning - Anna Blake

Since I haven't had my coffee, I'm no fun at all. So she barks at Mister, who hasn't stolen my coffee yet, so ditto.

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Aug 19

Goats! on the Gray Mare Podcast. #agingcantankerously #animaladvocate #farmlife #goat #womenofacertainage

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Goats: A Different 12-Step Program.

Simple logic. *Enjoy this free episode of The Gray Mare Podcast

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Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Aug 15

Jolene is changing… us. #peacefulpersistence #affirmativetraining #swedishvallhund #dogsandhorses #graymare

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Jolene Clears All Debts - Anna Blake

I do not know how long I will survive Jolene’s social life. She thinks I’m her chauffeur. Probably right. Last Friday, we went to Pub Dog Class. I put a clean shirt on and grabbed her harness. She was...

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Aug 11

Why we are the way we are. #horses #passion #commitment

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Aug 8

Jolene Forgets Her Name. Puppy Amnesia. #puppylife #calmingsignals #womenofacertainage

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Jolene Forgets Her Name - Anna Blake

Jolene would like you to believe she is very mature for her age. And by that she means listening bores her.

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Aug 4

Reality will always be better than fiction. #justasiam #affirmativetraining #imperfect

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Aug 1

And a legend is born. #dogsandhorses #raisingapuppy #afirmativetraining #womanofacertainage

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Finally, Jolene Speaks. - Anna Blake

Where is the logic in making them more anxious trying calm them down?

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Jul 28

Horses. Dogs. Each other. #breathe #choosekindness #animaladvocate

Anna Blake @annablake.bsky.social · Jul 25

Jolene. Rebel Without a Tail. In which, chaos ensues. #peacefulpersistence #swedishvallhund #puppytraining #dogsforever

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Jolene. Rebel Without a Tail. - Anna Blake

Jolene transforms into a charming but unrepentant hellion rebel. At 22 weeks, she is the dog equivalent of a ten-year-old who bullies ants.