March Issue Contents
March 2021 Issue ~ Volume XLIX - Number 6
March 2021 Issue
Volume XLIX - Number 6
March Comments
It can be challenging to provide support via email but we’re so lucky to be working with dog trainers. They naturally accept that growth doesn’t occur along a smooth linear path.
In Memoriam ~ Earl Wears
Earl Wears, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home in Des Moines.
Drilling for Motivation with Precision Paws
Years ago I was part of a drill team with my Golden retrievers and friends from our obedience school. We had a wonderful time and many of the people from that team are still good friends today.
In Memory of Rick
Rick was a beautiful dog in every way. He was sweet, mischievious, and full of life. He was the first puppy I raised with a dog door, and he drug many, many objects out in to the dog run the first few years of his life.
Book Review: Emergence ~ by Ellie Beals
Ellie Beals, a top obedience competitor in Canada has written a thriller that will keep you turning pages well past bedtime and have you thinking about it long after the last page.
When to Tackle What
How do you determine when to start teaching which skill? Figuring out the differences are part of the adventure, and it’s what keeps us growing as trainers.
How I Began Teaching Directed Jumping ~ Part II
Last month focused on an in-depth explanation of how to begin teaching directed jumping for the Utility Directed Jumping Exercise. This month’s video provides a full demonstration.
Judging The Giants
If you are considering judging obedience one very important factor is to be fair and consistent to all dogs that enter your ring.
Obedience for Field Dogs ~ with Adele Yunk
I was at a field training day for retrieving breeds where one of the group leaders said, “Now you see why it’s so important to do field work with your young dog, and save the obedience until later, because they can do that when they’re older.” I just bit my tongue…
Advanced Rally Challenges – Second Edition
If you make a mistake, so does your dog. Most of the deductions in Rally are caused by the Handler!!!
2020 Masters Rally Ratings
Top Dog: Golden Retriever RACH U-CDX, URO 3 Ayrshire’s Time Will Tell UDX5 OM4 PUTD BN RAE4 RM4JH TKP CGC VC CCA RM JH TKP WC CCA VC CGC ~ Owned by Nancy & Jack Burns. Handled by Nancy.
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
Animal Farm Foundation Fighting For Dog Owner Rights
Animal Farm Foundation brings dogs and people together to end discrimination. The organization works to provide lawmakers with information they need to create non-discriminatory laws & policies.
‘We Don’t Deserve Dogs’ Set For Release This April
Shot across 11 countries with glorious 4K cinematography, the film is a kaleidoscopic collection of intimate portraits of everyday people and the dogs that share their lives.
AKC Fix n Go Pilot Program
Effective April 1, 2021, the following pilot program is approved to begin: Chapter 2 Section 27. Training and Handling in the Ring.
Advanced Rally Challenges – Second Edition
If you make a mistake, so does your dog. Most of the deductions in Rally are caused by the Handler!!!
Obedience for Field Dogs ~ with Adele Yunk
I was at a field training day for retrieving breeds where one of the group leaders said, “Now you see why it’s so important to do field work with your young dog, and save the obedience until later, because they can do that when they’re older.” I just bit my tongue…
Judging The Giants
If you are considering judging obedience one very important factor is to be fair and consistent to all dogs that enter your ring.
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