So things have slowed down a bit around our area when it comes to practicing our barn hunting skills. The place we normally practice had an illness that went through the rats and a few died, so we had to take a little time out. The time out wasn't because the dogs would … [Read more...] about Barn Hunt, a Mule and a Shih Tzu
Shih Tzu
Lure Course Shih Tzu Super Star
As you know Riley competes in the AKC's Coursing Ability Test (CAT) events. She is my lure course Shih Tzu super star! Even though I refer to this as "lure coursing", for non-sight hound breeds it is the CAT. The CAT tests a dogs basic instinct on hunting by sight ability and by … [Read more...] about Lure Course Shih Tzu Super Star
Puppy Parenthood Preparation
Since our little nest has been deemed "safe" for puppy's arrival, it's now time to start some additional puppy parenthood preparation.There is excitement building in our house and the anticipation seems to be growing everyday. Puppy Parenthood Necessities Baby Gates With so … [Read more...] about Puppy Parenthood Preparation
The Nesting Instinct for a Puppys Arrival
Nesting Instinct Hamsters do it, cats do it, human mothers expecting babies do it. And guess what? I'm expecting a puppy and I'm doing it too! I have a nesting instinct! According to Urban dictionary: Nesting is a ritual performed by pregnant women in ridding the … [Read more...] about The Nesting Instinct for a Puppys Arrival
Rescue Dog … Love Takes Time
For a rescue dog sometimes loves takes time. I'm not saying that it will take the person adopting time to love the dog, no that happens almost instantaneously when we lay our eyes on the adorable ball of fur. But sometimes it takes time for the love and trust to build from the … [Read more...] about Rescue Dog … Love Takes Time