February Issue Contents
February 2021 Issue ~ Volume XLIX - Number 5
February 2021 Issue
Volume XLIX - Number 5
The Zoom Zone
Zooming. Most of us have heard the term. A dog running in big circles around his handler while the handler feels helpless to stop or control the behavior.
My Journey through the Pandemic Via Trick Dogs
This article is not meant to be a lesson on how to obtain a trick dog championship. It is just the tale of my journey during the summer of 2020. A Canadian, senior, who loves playing and working with her dogs.
Book Review: Attitude + Attention = Teamwork
Book Review: Attitiude + Attention = TEAMWORK: Seven Steps to Success by Catherine L. Zinsky
Advanced Rally Challenges
If you’d like to have some challenging Advanced Rally course practice, I’d like to offer some to you.
Where Have All The Dog Shows Gone?
I went to Infodog to see what other shows were listed for the State of Maine. There were only two shows listed with a Premium List. No judges had as yet been assigned.
How I Began Teaching Directed Jumping
I like to introduce my young dogs to the concept of taking direction. I do this with ‘marking’ lids.
One Standard of Judging, or Double Standard?
There are three(3) important sections in Chapter 2 of the Obedience Regulations that help define good judging, and should be kept in mind at all times if you choose to judge.
White River Golden Retriever Club
Golden Retriever Specialties &
Two Concurrent All-Breed Obedience Trials
August 14th & 15th, 2021
Climate Controlled Buildings ~ Matted Rings
Sanctioned OC Matches Friday & Saturday Evenings
Mark Your Calendar! ~ Details Coming Soon!
White River Golden Retriever Club
Golden Retriever Specialties &
Two Concurrent All-Breed Obedience Trials
August 14th & 15th, 2021
Climate Controlled Buildings ~ Matted Rings
Sanctioned OC Matches Friday & Saturday Evenings
Mark Your Calendar! ~ Details Coming Soon!
Past & Present
Amazing Pictures
As dog trainers we appreciate all of the animals in the kingdom. These amazing pictures were emailed to us by a friend today and we thought we’d share them with you.
Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Good Dog Trainer?
Good dog trainers are faced with a variety of situations requiring them to utilize their insight and creativity to solve training problems. Here’s a small test.
Book Review: Attitude + Attention = Teamwork
Book Review: Attitiude + Attention = TEAMWORK: Seven Steps to Success by Catherine L. Zinsky
The Zoom Zone
Zooming. Most of us have heard the term. A dog running in big circles around his handler while the handler feels helpless to stop or control the behavior.
How Has COVID Affected Pet Adoptions
To say that 2020 has been a difficult year is an understatement. The COVID pandemic disrupted the lives of millions of Americans, forcing them into their homes.
Take A Good Look At The Heeling Exercise
Who Is Losing The Most Points?
The title speaks for itself. Still worthy advice…
First OTCH
As we just released our most recent OTCH listing this month we though the following article would be fun. Initially published in September 1977 Front & Finish. Russell Klipple and His Golden Retriever “Morland’s Golden Tonka UD” accumulated enough points to become the first obedience champion on Saturday, July 23, 1977. The following day Topbrass Cisco Kid and his owner, Pauline Czarnecki, earned their obedience championship.
Southside Entry 512!!
How it used to be… Southside All-Breed Dog Training Club Inc. held their 24th Annual Obedience Trial on October 31st, 1971, on the main floor of the spacious Amphitheatre in Chicago Illinois.
There was no witchcraft involved, but we were bewitched with an entry of 512, comprised of 420 dogs. Entries represented the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, and Iowa participated with n69 different breeds of dogs entered. Tied for first place for the largest entry were German Shepherd Dogs and Poodles with 76 dogs each.
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