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Obedience
Content related to obedience competition, training, and participation.
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Where Have All The Tchotchkes Gone?
I got the idea for this article while I was doing what I do best . . . carrying out the garbage. I hope the article is better than what was in the bag. Oh, and I should mention I had just finished reading Kelly Cassidy’s splendidly presented proposal to bolster obedience competition.
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Stemming the Decline of Obedience
Kelly Cassidy explores the decline in Kelly Cassidy explores the decline in obedience participation and encourages meaningful discussion about the sport’s future. A compelling feature looking at issues, concerns, & possibilities facing the sport today.
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What “Stay” Means
A reasonable amount of time is devoted to teaching our dogs to hold a position, which we usually term “stay” or “wait”. I used to teach both stay and wait.
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Front & Finish™ 2020 Novice A&B Obedience Ratings
Top Dog: Keeshond, Wyndspell Effervescent CD ~ Owned & Handled by Marion Crain
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Training At Home
Struggling to find a place to train? It’s winter! Days are short, buildings shut, classes cancelled. If you’re feeling discouraged you’re not alone!
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Jumping Full Height for Competition
Seven’s reached 18 months and it is safe to start teaching him to jump full height. To ensure this is positive I’m using a jump that will let the bar easily fall.
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First OTCH
Russell Klipple & 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 Pauline Czarnecki & Topbrass Cisco Kid earned their OTCH.
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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, with an entry of 512!
