Comments for https://www.kelleyrene.com Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:59:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Comment on 6 Tips For Training Your Australian Shepherd by Yaya https://www.kelleyrene.com/family/6-tips-for-training-your-australian-shepherd/#comment-1809 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:59:21 +0000 http://www.kelleyrene.com/?p=317#comment-1809 You are so definitely right about the cage method of training. Been using it with our new pet, Luna.

]]> Comment on 6 Tips For Training Your Australian Shepherd by Carolyn https://www.kelleyrene.com/family/6-tips-for-training-your-australian-shepherd/#comment-1314 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:39:46 +0000 http://www.kelleyrene.com/?p=317#comment-1314 We have a 12 week old Aussie. He is very smart but having trouble potty training him. He’s finally getting the hang of it but he does get very distracted outside I try to walk him I do crate him any suggestions would be great. Taking him for walks can be a struggle because he does get so distracted. Thank you for any suggestions

]]> Comment on 6 Tips For Training Your Australian Shepherd by Kelley Rene https://www.kelleyrene.com/family/6-tips-for-training-your-australian-shepherd/#comment-1265 Thu, 26 May 2022 21:13:05 +0000 http://www.kelleyrene.com/?p=317#comment-1265 In reply to Kelsey.

Congratulations on your new fur baby, Kelsey!

Kennel training will be key. Eight+ hours is a long time to leave your fur baby alone, but leaving her to her own devices could be disastrous!

As soon as you come home, take her straight out to potty and play. Puppy pads are tricky. She is learning to go where you take her. I never used them for that reason. You’ll need to be very consistent when you begin to transition from the pads to outside. Additionally, if there’s somewhere specific in your yard you want to become her potty, carry her there. I would even suggest you leash her to prevent her from wandering off to another spot. After a short time, she will go there to potty. (I love this because who likes to have to search for doggie doo all over the yard?)

She WILL go where you train her to go. The question is Will you be disciplined enought to discipline her?

Enjoy her!

~Kelley

]]> Comment on Author Spotlight: Stacy T. Simmons by Kelley Rene https://www.kelleyrene.com/blog/author-spotlight-stacy-t-simmons/#comment-1264 Thu, 26 May 2022 21:03:59 +0000 https://www.kelleyrene.com/?p=944#comment-1264 Stacy,

You’re welcome! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you more. Best wishes with this book and your future writing endeavors!

~Kelley

]]> Comment on 6 Tips For Training Your Australian Shepherd by Kelsey https://www.kelleyrene.com/family/6-tips-for-training-your-australian-shepherd/#comment-1157 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:17:56 +0000 http://www.kelleyrene.com/?p=317#comment-1157 Hello! I recently got an 8week old mini aussi just on Thursday last week! We spent all weekend trying to potty train! I live in Minnesota and it’s been so brutally cold the past few days so we have been using puppy pads. My partner and I both work days, any suggestions on what to do with our 8 week old puppy when we are away? Also when do you think it would be a good time to try and break the habit of puppy pads!

]]> Comment on Author Spotlight: Stacy T. Simmons by Stacy T. Simmons https://www.kelleyrene.com/blog/author-spotlight-stacy-t-simmons/#comment-1144 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:34:10 +0000 https://www.kelleyrene.com/?p=944#comment-1144 Hi, Kelley!! Thank you so much for inviting me to chat with you on your blog. You are an absolute sweetheart and talented author. Wishing you many blessings! Hugs, Stacy

]]> Comment on The Raw Side of Hitting #1 by Kelley Rene https://www.kelleyrene.com/blog/the-raw-side-of-hitting-1/#comment-1143 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:35:28 +0000 https://www.kelleyrene.com/?p=926#comment-1143 In reply to Dianne.

Dianne, I appreciate your note. Parenting is definitely not for the faint at heart. If only our children came with instructions. Better yet, a cheat sheet on how to solve all their individual issues. One thing I can attest to, I’m a better person because of my experiences as a mom. I can only imagine the challenges of parenting a daughter with anxiety and depression. Remaining engaged with a listening ear and demonstrating unconditional love are my go-to pieces of advice. I’ll be praying for you and your daughter. Blessings, my friend. {BIG Hug} ~Kelley

]]> Comment on The Raw Side of Hitting #1 by Dianne https://www.kelleyrene.com/blog/the-raw-side-of-hitting-1/#comment-1066 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:48:02 +0000 https://www.kelleyrene.com/?p=926#comment-1066 Kelley thanks for sharing your story. I can only image what you as a mother has gone through. I don’t have the exact same story but as a mother can relate to the feelings dealing with a daughter that struggles with anxiety and depression in its worst forms. Again thank you for sharing your views, thoughts hopes and prayers.

]]> Comment on The Raw Side of Hitting #1 by Kelley Rene https://www.kelleyrene.com/blog/the-raw-side-of-hitting-1/#comment-1058 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:33:48 +0000 https://www.kelleyrene.com/?p=926#comment-1058 In reply to Karen.

Thank you for sharing, Karen! The raw reality is we do the best in raising our children then they must choose their way. But God. He is our (not so) secret weapon. Heavenly Father, step into Karen’s life, protect her, and bring light to the darkness. Reveal yourself to her daughter and heal her. May You be glorified through them. Thank you, Lord, for loving each one of us right where we are. I pray your blessings over Karen and her family. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Much love!

]]> Comment on The Raw Side of Hitting #1 by Kelley Rene https://www.kelleyrene.com/blog/the-raw-side-of-hitting-1/#comment-1057 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:29:30 +0000 https://www.kelleyrene.com/?p=926#comment-1057 In reply to Cindy Southworth.

Thank you, Cindy! Transparency is a double-edged sword. But if our story can help just one, then it’s worth it! Blessings!

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