2023 Issue Index
January Issue
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In this issue…
- Open A Obedience Ratings ~ Compiled by Dave Pluth
- Biscuits & Bones ~ By the Numbers: AKC Obedience & Rally ~ Bob Self Jr.
- Course Practice ~ Continuing to Rally Intermediate 2 ~ Beatrice Moore
- Canine Health Alert ~ Canine Dysautonomia
- Away From The Doghouse ~ Happy New Year ~ Glenna MacLeod
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Highlighted PDF File – 2022 Obedience Regulations ~ John Cox
- Reading About Dogs ~ The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science To Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier & Longer ~ Elizabeth Raba
- A Common Bond ~ Changes ~ Deborah Neufeld
- Recognition ~ Linda MacDonald
February Issue
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In this issue…
- Top 100 OTCH Dogs of All Time ~ F&F Ratings
- FFX Awards ~ Bob Self Jr.
- Course Practice ~ Advanced Rally Cone Challenges ~ Beatrice Moore
- Most Popular Breeds ~ Sadie Cornelius
- Away From The Doghouse ~ What The Other Teams Are Doing… ~ Glenna MacLeod
- Comparing Judges’ Maps For First Five Rally Master Shows ~ Marilyn Miller
- Catch Them Being Good, Leave Them Wanting More ~ Suzanne Nelson
- From The August AKC Gazette Secretary’s Page ~ John Cox
- A Common Bond ~ Sportsmanship ~ Deborah Neufeld
March Issue
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In this issue…
Willard Bailey Feature… The Nonagenarian World Of Helen Phillips: In Her Own Words
- 2022 Rally Novice Ratings
- 2022 Novice A & B Obedience Ratings
- The Nonagenarian World Of Helen Phillips: In Her Own Words ~ Willard Bailey
- Course Practice ~ Continuing Intro to Rally Intermediate 3 ~ Beatrice Moore
- Away From The Doghouse ~ Room With More Than A View ~ Glenna MacLeod
- Doggedly Obedient ~ A Question on Cones & Pylons in Rally ~ Marilyn Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ What to Expect From An Obedience/Rally Judge ~ John Cox
- Biscuits & Bones ~ More About The FFX ~ Bob Self Jr.
- FFX Award Announcements
April Issue
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In this issue…
- 2022 Rally Combined Ratings
- A Common Bond ~ Better Safe, Than Sorry ~ Deborah Neufeld
- Course Practice ~ Advanced Rally Cone Challenges ~ Beatrice Moore
- Away From The Doghouse ~ Special; Practice Time ~ Glenna MacLeod
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Bad Weather Is Never A Good Omen ~ Marilyn Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ “Visual” Jump Chart Added To Existing Chart ~ John Cox
- Biscuits & Bones ~ April Fools Pranks For Your Dog ~ Bob Self Jr.
- FFX Award Announcement
May Issue
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In this issue…
- 2022 Delaney Obedience Ratings
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Sportsmanship ~ Bob Self Jr.
- A Common Bond ~ Socialization, A Continuing Saga ~ Deborah Neufeld
- A Foray ~ Sit & Stay Exercise ~ Janice Gunn
- Course Practice ~ Continuing Intro to Rally Intermediate 4 ~ Beatrice Moore
- Away From The Doghouse ~ First Trial of the Season ~ Glenna MacLeod
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Watch Me ~ Marilyn Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Beginner Novice Excellent (BNX) ~ John Cox
- FFX Award Announcements
Kara Hamilton & Gabby
Bea Moore & Jason
Lorraine Frendling & Jack
Maggie Pogue & Spice
Norbert Kowal & Junior
Susan Jenkins & Tuxie
Sarah Blumenfeld & Charlie
Sarah Blumenfeld & Lilac
Sarah Blumenfeld & Solo
Sarah Blumenfeld & Gauge
Linda Houle & Missy
June Issue
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In this issue…
- 2022 Rally Masters Ratings
Biscuits & Bones ~ Preparation ~ Bob Self Jr. - Confessions of an Obedience Junkie ~ Two Old Ladies Pursue An Obedience Trial Championship (OTCH) ~ Laurie Lo
- A Common Bond ~ Your Entry Fee – What Does It Buy? ~ Deborah Neufeld
- Reading About Dogs ~ Joy Of Heeling: Building Confidence,Enthusiasm, and Precision Though Game ~ Elizabeth Raba
- A Foray ~ One on the down… ~ Janice Gunn
Obituary ~ Kathleen N. Sutliff - Course Practice ~ Advanced Rally Cone Challenges ~ Bea Moore
- Away From The Doghouse ~ The Changes in Dazzle ~ Glenna MacLeod
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Over The Hump ~ Marilyn Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Timing Is Of The Essence When Giving Judge’s Orders ~ John Cox
- FFX Award Announcements
Norbert Kowal & Junior
Sharon and David Hazeza & Londonn
Traci Rinoldo & Trix
July Issue
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In this issue…
- 2022 First & Foremost Ratings
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Jim Ham ~ Bob Self Jr.
- It’s The Process – Stupid ~ Willard Bailey
- Course Practice ~ Continuing Intro to Rally Intermediate – 5 ~ Bea Moore
- A Foray ~ Engagement Skills With Puppy ~ Janice Gunn
- Away From The Doghouse ~ Supportive Friends Make All The Difference ~ Glenna MacLeod
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Judges Need To Ask Themselves – Are YOU Ready? ~ John Cox
- A Common Bond ~ Non-Regular Classes ~ Deborah Neufeld
August Issue
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In this issue…
- Ratings ~ The Paragons of Rally
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Rewards of Judging ~ Bob Self Jr.
- Lance & Dick And The Sounds Of Sunrise ~ Willard Bailey
- Kori Bevis & NOC2 Triple Crown Baker
- Course Practice ~ Advanced Rally Challenges – 17 ~ Bea Moore
- A Common Bond ~ Veterinary Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Complimentary ~ Deborah Neufeld
- Groundbreaking Study to Evaluate Potential Treatment for Degenerative Myelopathy ~ AKC Canine Health Foundation Funds
- Away From The Doghouse ~ Changes Making The Same Old Things Better ~ Glenna MacLeod
- A Foray ~ Exercise for Rear End Awareness Competition Obedience ~ Janice Gunn
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Returning To Nose Work ~ Marilyn Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Know When Applicable Penalties Apply Beyond An Exercise’s Scoring Section ~ John Cox
September Issue
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In this issue…
- 2022 Open A Obedience Ratings
- 2023 Rally National Championship ~ Dee Dee Anderson
- Judging The Rally National ~ Dee Dee Anderson
- Continuing Into to Rally Intermediate 6 ~ Bea Moore
- A Common Bond ~ Puppy, Puppy, Who Has A New Puppy? I Do! ~ Deborah Neufeld
- Away From the Doghouse ~ It Doesn’t Get Better Than A Dog Show In Bermuda! ~ Glenna MacLeod
- A Foray ~ Drop On Recall ~ Janice Gunn
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Continuing With Nose Work Classes ~ Marilyn Miller
- Paws of Compassion ~ Assisting Dogs In Ukraine
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Judging Resources – A Simple Click Away ~ John Cox
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Become an Obedience Judge ~ Bob Self Jr.
October Issue
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In this issue…
- Top 100 Dogs of the Year
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Using Play To Boost Training ~ Bob Self Jr.
- Cover Story: Rhonda & Joey
- Course Practice – Advanced Rally Challenges 17 ~ Bea Moore
- Away From the Doghouse ~ Camera Ready! ~ Glenna MacLeod
- Confessions of an Obedience Junkie ~ Barb Buchmayer’s Positive Herding Seminar ~ Laurie Lo
- Reading About Dogs ~ Books About Puppies ~ Elizabeth Raba
- Dream. Plan. Sweat. A Little Primer on Starting Your Own Dog Training Business ~ Willard Bailey
- A Foray ~ Hold The Mark For Go Out Cue ~ Janice Gunn
- Doggedly Obedient ~ A “Sniff Thru” ~ Marilyn Miller
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Management of Dogs Attempting to Leave the Ring ~ John Cox
November Issue
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In this issue…
- F&F Ratings: 2022 High In Trial & High Combined Reports
- Before You’re “Ready”: What to Train Other Than the Exercises/Signs ~ Elizabeth Raba
- Course Practice – Continuing Intro to Rally: Intro to Jumps ~ Bea Moore
- Away From the Doghouse ~ Clicker Training For Dogs ~ Glenna MacLeod
- Book Review: The Complete Rally Handbook From Start To Finish ~ Elizabeth Raba
- A Foray ~ Position Changes ~ Janice Gunn
- Doggedly Obedient ~ NOSEWORK: The Wind Is Your Friend ~ Marilyn Miller
- Dream. Plan. Sweat. A Little Primer on Starting Your Own Dog Training Business – Part 2 ~ Willard Bailey
- A Common Bond ~ Adapting To The Dog ~ Deborah Neufeld
- Random Little Tidbits ~ Dog On Dog Attack! ~ John Cox
- Biscuits & Bones ~ AKC & UKC: A Comparison ~ Bob Self Jr.
December Issue
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In this issue…
- Rally Intermediate Ratings
- Sandra Davis Tribute – Willard Bailey
- Advanced Rally Challenges – 19 ~ Bea Moore
- Away From The Doghouse ~ Wrapping Up Year 2023 – Glenna MacLeod
- A Foray – 4 Methods of Proofing Heeling ~ Janice Gunn
- Doggedly Obedient ~ Rocko’s Master Title ~ Marilyn Miller
- Dream. Plan. Sweat. A Little Primer In Starting Your Own Dog Business – Part 3 ~Willard Bailey
- A Common Bond ~ Why We Do It ~ Deb Neufeld
- Great In Training – Deflates In The Ring ~ Connie Cleveland
- Dog Attach Or Attempts To Attack A Person! ~ John Cox
- Biscuits & Bones ~ Marilyn & Rocko ~ Bob Self Jr.