2018 Issue Index

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: January 2018
    In this issue…
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Happy New Year ~ Bob Self
    • Front & Finish® 2016 High Combined Listing ~ Dave Pluth
    • Editor’s Mailbox ~ Changes To AKC Obedience Regulations ~ Rick Garvin
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Keeping Up With Training Over Christmas & New Years ~ Marilyn Miller
    • A Common Bond ~ New Obedience Exercises ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Teaching The New Command Discrimination Exercise ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Teaching The Front, Part 4: Introducing the Clear Stick ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Tracking ~ A Walk Done Nicely ~ Part 4: A Dog’s Nose (Section 1) ~ Michael Pumilia
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Accepting Assignments ~ John Cox

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: February 2018
    In this issue…
    • Teaching Command Discrimination Training Tips ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
    • Teaching The Front, Part 6: Maintenance with Games ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Not The Dog Of My Dreams ~ Deb Neufeld
    • Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Good Dog Trainer? ~ Bob Self
    • A Dog’s Nose (Section 2) ~ Micheal P. Pumilia
    • “ROCKO” ~ Marilyn Miller
    • New Regular Novice (A&B) Exercises ~ John Cox
    • Dog Training ~ Art & Science ~ Bob Self

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: March 2018
    In this issue…
    • 2017 Delaney Rating System ~ Lynn Heidinger & Tapper Top All ~ Dave Pluth
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Good Dog Trainers ~ Bob Self
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Good Heeling is an Ongoing Challenge ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Say What You Mean ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Tracking- A Walk Done Nicely ~ Part 5: Introducing FRED ~ Michael P. Pumilia
    • A Common Bond ~ Under Pressure ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Mastering Rally ~ Clean Up Your Language ~ Holly Furgason
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Group Exercise – Sit & Down ~ John Cox
    • A Foray ~ AKC Directed Retrieve Game ~ ~ Janice Gunn

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: April 2018
    In this issue…
    • 2017 Delaney Rating System ~ Lynn Heidinger & Tapper Top All ~ Dave Pluth
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Good Dog Trainers ~ Bob Self
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Good Heeling is an Ongoing Challenge ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Say What You Mean ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Tracking- A Walk Done Nicely ~ Part 5: Introducing FRED ~ Michael P. Pumilia
    • A Common Bond ~ Under Pressure ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Mastering Rally ~ Clean Up Your Language ~ Holly Furgason
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Group Exercise – Sit & Down ~ John Cox
    • A Foray ~ AKC Directed Retrieve Game ~ Janice Gunn

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: May 2018
    In this issue…
    • The Paragons ~ A New Way To Look at Rally ~ Bob Self
    • Profile 200 ~ Sharri Sibert & Juiced ~ Joshua Wiggins
    • Highlight Your Club ~ San Joaquin DTC ~ Dee Dee Anderson
    • A Common Bond ~ New Obedience Exercises ~ Deb Neufeld
    • Mastering Rally ~ Understanding Turns ~ Holly Furgason
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Hats in the Ring ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Stay – Get Your Leash ~ John Cox
    • A Foray ~ Go Out Training Game ~ Janice Gunn
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Bob Self

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: June 2018
    In this issue…
    • 2016 Novice A&B Rating System: Marion Crain & G. CH. Wyndspell Spring Fling CDX ~ Dave Pluth
    • Embracing Change: Washington State OTC Trial & the Command Discrimination Exercise ~ Laura Burns
    • The Joy of Honoring Georgie ~ Mary Barker
    • Monterey Bay Dog Training Club ~ Dee Dee Anderson
    • Profile 200: Victory Hulett & Reign ~ Joshua Wiggins
    • Teaching Helplessness ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Interesting Differences in Training the Same Exercise ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Using a Ribbon in Training ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Tracking – A Walk Done Nicely: Training Concepts ~ Michael Pumilia
    • Don’t Get Turned Around: Understanding Rally Turns ~ Holly Furgason
    • New Exercise for Graduate Novice ~ John Cox
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Bob Self
    • Lori Drouin Memorial

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: July 2018
    In this issue…
    • 2017 First & Foremost Rating System ~ Dave Pluth
    • Suffering Has Its Rewards ~ Marsha Smith
    • Perfecting the Dumbell Pick-Up ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
    • Thinking Out of the Box ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Fine Tuning Beginner Novice Exercises ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Four-Stage Release Program ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Training Hyperbole ~ Holly Furgason
    • Robo Dogs ~ Lauire Lo
    • Piper – First UDX Akita ~ Deb Fletcher
    • New Exercises for Brace, Veterans, & Team Classes ~ John Cox
    • Judging Schedules ~ Bob Self

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: August 2018
    In this issue…
    • 2017 Open A Rating System ~ Georgie’s Back! ~ Dave Pluth
    • Farm Dog Certified (FDC) Test ~ Westie Mardot Hot Lips “Saylor” ~ Sandy Crawford
    • Rally Go For Broke ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Dumbbells, Articles & Gloves ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Two Different Classes ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Five P’s of Tracking ~ Michael Pumilia
    • AKC Obedience Judge’s Book ~ John Cox
    • The Farmer’s Market ~ Lauire Lo
    • CH Skipjack’s Politicly N’Correct CD RE TT CGC TDI R1 NDD VAX ~ Deb Fletcher
    • SilverHeart’s StoryBook UDX OM1 RE CGC TT ~ Joshua Wiggins

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: September 2018
    In this issue…
    • Ratings ~ Top 100 Dogs ~ Dave Pluth
    • Cover Story ~ Reckless Abandon vd Rod ~ Andy Highland
    • Remembering Diane Probst ~ Laura Seale
    • 2018 National Obedience Championship ~ Dee Dee Anderson
    • 2018 Rally National Championship ~ Dee Dee Anderson
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Training Your New Obedience Dog: Let’s Get Started ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
    • Figuring It Out (Watching The Dog Learn) ~ Deb Neufeld
    • Class Exercises Can be Used Toward Different Titles ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Playing By The Rules ~ The 1-2-3 Game ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Tracking-A Walk Done Nicely ~ Part 9: First Lessons Continued ~ Michael Pumilia
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Perfect Signal Requirements ~ John Cox
    • A Foray ~ Training Tips – Fronts ~ Janice Gunn
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Thanking Our Writers, Condolences Diane Probst, Your First Dog, & Facebook Links ~ Bob Self

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: October 2018
    In this issue…
    • 2017 Rally Advanced A Ratings ~ Dave Pluth
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ First Dog ~ Bob Self
    • Guardian’s of Rescue ~ Needing Assistance
    • A Common Bond ~ All guts, no glory ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Playing By The Rules ~ The “Wait-Watcher’s” Game ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Performance Akitas ~ Envy Rose CD BN RAE2 RATN FDC RATS CGCA TKP VA ~ Deb Fletcher
    • Tracking – A Walk Done Nicely ~ Part 10: Phase 2 ~ Michael Pumilia
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Tips on Saving Time & Managing a Ring ~ John Cox
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Training Your New Obedience Dog: Part II ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: November 2018
    In this issue…
    • 2017 Rally Novice Ratings ~ Dave Pluth
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ F&F Survey ~ Bob Self
    • My First Dog ~ Kellie May
    • A Common Bond ~ The Philosophy of Judging ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Perfecting The Finishes ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Teaching “MARK” For The Glove Exercises ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Performance Akitas ~ Skylar Ellis CA BCAT RATM CZ8B CGCA TKN TC VA ~ Deb Fletcher
    • Tracking – A Walk Done Nicely ~ Part 11: First Turn ~ Michael Pumilia
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ PVC Leash Holders ~ John Cox
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Training Your New Obedience Dog: Part III ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
    • Profile 200 ~ Flo Walberg & CH HIGHLAND TARTAN FLYNN, UD, aka Duncan ~ Joshua Wiggins
    • Confessions of an Obedience Junkie ~ The Haunted Utility Run ~ Lauire Lo

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: December 2018
    In this issue…
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ 2018 Dog Trainer’s Survey ~ The Comments ~ Bob Self
    • The Happiest Dogs Never Graduate from School ~ Marsha Smith
    • A Common Bond ~ Are We Too Elite? ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Know When To Take A Break ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Making Obedience More Fun ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
    • Tracking – A Walk Done Nicely ~ Part 12: Tracking Downwind Into a Turn ~ Michael Pumilia
    • A Foray ~ Shaping the Chin Rest ~ Janice Gunn
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Revisions to Open Stay – Get Your Leash ~ John Cox
    • Front & Finish® 2017 High In Trial Listing ~ Dave Pluth
    • Front & Finish® 2017 High Combined Listing ~ Dave Pluth