This weekend I was tagged in a photo on Facebook and I just loved one of the comments, "So that's where you have been!" . This was the photo. Yes I have now entered the world of AKC conformation. If you would have asked me 5 years ago if I would be doing something … [Read more...] about AKC Conformation The Beginning of New Adventures
Dogs
Puppy Crate Training
To Crate or Not to Crate now that is the question. Actually it is a question many new puppy owners ask. Many professional dog trainers I have talked to have given me a definitive answer of yes. Personally I have never crated my puppies for extended periods of time. But this in … [Read more...] about Puppy Crate Training
Dog Breeders , Rescues & Shelters
I purchased a puppy from a dog breeder for the first time in January. But prior to that the last puppy came into my life because a local rescue called me asking me to "rescue" a puppy from Craigslist. That actually meant I ended up buying this "purebred" puppy, but with all … [Read more...] about Dog Breeders , Rescues & Shelters
Puppy Training and Attention Skills
Having a puppy is one of the greatest things, until the moment you realize that you actually need to raise the puppy to be a well-behaved adult dog. One of the most important skills your puppy can learn, and one of the easiest to teach is an attention or focus skill. Items … [Read more...] about Puppy Training and Attention Skills
Introducing a New Puppy to an Established Pack
One thing many pet parents start to get anxiety over is the introduction of a new puppy to an established pack, or even just a single family dog. Best practice would dictate to make the introductions in a neutral territory, but what if you can't do an introduction in a neutral … [Read more...] about Introducing a New Puppy to an Established Pack