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…

  • F&F October Issue.  Don’t be a spook and scare your dog!  Our goblins have a good issue coming for you!


November Issue
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In this issue…

  • F&F November Issue.  Don’t be a turkey… You’re a dog trainer!  Your F&F is on the way!


December Issue
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In this issue…

  • F&F December Issue.  Another year coming to a close…  Another dozen issues…  It goes so fast but a fresh start is just around the corner.  May your holidays be blessed and your future bright!  We’ll have your issue out soon!
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