2015 Issue Index

  • January 1, 2015 Issue

    PDF Format: January 2015
    In this issue……
    • Softer Side of the AKC Obedience Classic: Pictorial ~ Deb Neufeld
    • Praise in the Ring ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Reaching Goals ~ Connie Cleveland
    • Secrets of a Master Tracker ~ Sandy McMillan

  • February 1, 2015 Issue

    PDF Format: February 2015
    In this issue……
    • The Champions of 2014 – The Best Year Yet! ~ Marilyn Miller
    • If You Don’t Understand Principle – You are a Slave to Technique Fix Your Heeling! ~ Connie Cleveland
    • Standardized Judging ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Pounce, Watching Remi Do A Go-out ~ Janice Gunn
    • The Importance of Puppy Socialization for Behaviorally Fit Dogs ~ Margery West
    • A.M.B.S. Lucky Zorra RN CGC ~ Marilyn Miller

  • August 3, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: March 2015
    In this issue……
    • Being Crystal Clear in Training ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ The Magic of Video ~ Connie Cleveland
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Masters’ Agility Championship ~ Marilyn Miller
    • A Common Bond ~ The Occasional Dog Trainer ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Pacific Northwest Natter ~ Success On The Field ~ Sue Cox
    • On Track ~ CT Wicca: Finding Those Elusive Articles ~ Sandy McMillan
    • Let’s Talk Obedience Announcement ~ A Weekend With Two AKC Judges ~ Rich & Pat Strong
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Clark ~ Bob Self

  • August 5, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: June 2015
    In this issue…
    • 2014 Novice A & B Obedience Ratings ~ Dave Pluth
    • On Track Gaze – Big Bouncy Borzoi Bounces into Tracking History ~ Sandy McMillan
    • SerpenTEAM ~ Rebecca Russo & Peaches N Cream Russo CDX BN GN RAE8 THD CGC ~ Ruthann McCaulley
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Bob Self
    • OTCH Up N’ Adam’s Just A Dream UDX6 OGM ~ Terry Irvin
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ John Cox
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ A Rally Get Together ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Thoughts On An Unfinished Title ~ Victoria Runnoe
    • Editor’s Mailbox ~ Marcia Dawson

  • August 5, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: May 2015
    In this issue…
    • 2014 Open A Obedience Ratings ~ Dave Pluth
    • OTCH Greenfarm Wright StiffCM UDX3 OM6 ~ First OTCH Pumi
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Respect ~ Bob Self
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Learning To Toss A Dumbell ~ ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Why Does Your Ring Performance Fall Short Of Your Expectations? ~ Connie Cleveland
    • The Training Zone ~ Target Game Progressions ~ Lori Drouin
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Dog Flu vs. Dog Training ~ Marilyn Miller
    • On Track ~ Finding His Man ~ Sandy McMillan
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ John Cox
    • Western Wishes ~ Australian Terrier Webe ~ Ruthann McCaulley

  • August 5, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: July 2015
    In this issue……
    • 2014 Rally Novice Ratings ~ Dave Pluth
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Conditioned Reinforcers Part I ~ My Struggle ~ Connie Cleveland
    • The Training Zone ~ Dog Training Lessons from Physical Therapy ~ Lori Drouin
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ North Shore Kennel Club Show ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Leashes ~ John Cox
    • Western Wishes ~ Albuquerque ~ Ruthann McCaulley
    • On Track ~ Gaze – Big Bouncy Borzoi Bounces into Tracking History ~ Sandy McMillan
    • SerpenTEAM ~ Rebecca Russo & Peaches N Cream Russo CDX BN GN RAE8 THD CGC ~ Ruthann McCaulley
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Bob Self

  • August 5, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: August 2015
    In this issue…
    • AKC 2015 Rally National Championship ~ Dee Dee Anderson
    • The Road To The Rally National Championship ~ Dee Dee Anderson
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Conditioned Reinforcers – Part II – Find Heel & Straight Halts ~ Connie Cleveland
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Raising & Training A Future Guide Puppy ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Understanding The Revised Scent Discrimination Exercise ~ John Cox
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Conquering Ring Nerves ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • The Training Zone ~ Proofing: Is It Fair? ~ Lori Drouin
    • Editor’s Mailbox ~ Moroughan’s Roxy ~ Vicki Moroughan
    • 2014 Rally Combined Rating System ~ Dave Pluth
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Dog Meat Festival ~ Bob Self

  • August 5, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: November 2015
    In this issue…
    • 2014 Delaney Obedience Rating System ~ Dave Pluth
    • he Training Zone ~ Motivators & The Black Box ~ Lori Drouin
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Teaching ‘BACK” ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Should We Get Another Dog? ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ You’re Next In The Ring! Is Your Game Plan In Order? ~ John Cox
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ DST, Possible Rating System Change ~ Bob Self
    • Canine Cross Training Book ~ Gerianne Darnell
    • John Cox Receives 2016 Companion Events Lifetime Achievement Award

  • August 5, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: December 2015
    In this issue…
    • Front & Finish Ratings ~ A Suggestion ~ Bob Self
    • Front & Finish Top 100 Dogs of 2014 ~ Dave Pluth
    • Front & Finish High In Trial Listing for 2014 ~ Dave Pluth
    • Front & Finish High Combined Listing for 2014 ~ Dave Pluth
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Twist and Shout! ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • The Training Zone ~ Helping or Enabling ~ Lori Drouin
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ How Obedience Training is Important For Hunting Dogs ~ Marilyn Miller
    • A Foray ~ Modeling Utility Signals ~ Janine Gunn