2020 Issue Index

  • August 6, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: January 2020
    In this issue…
    • F&F Ratings: Top 100 OTCH Dogs of All Time ~ Dave Pluth
    • Cover Story ~ Jacque & Jacob
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ What Will 2020 Bring? ~ Bob Self
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Introduction to Teaching. Signals: The Down ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Creeping Forward on the Down Command ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Concentrating On Rally Excellent Exercises ~ Marilyn Miller
    • A Common Bond ~ The JOY of Heeling ~ Deb Neufeld
    • Rally On ~ January: A Month For A Fresh Start ~ Lisa Allmendinger
    • A Foray ~ Shaping A Puppy ~ Janice Gunn
    • How to Save Money & Travel Trouble-Free with Your Dog ~ Nick Burton

  • August 10, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: February 2020
    In this issue…
    • Feature – Lee Kozicki & Scooter ~ Lee Kozicki
    • Using Tricks to Improve Your Obedience Performance ~ Deb Wood
    • Making Scents of Tracking ~ Mindset Shifts: Our Tracking Journey to the VST ~ Megan Hundley
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ The Grandfather of Performance – Obedience ~ John Cox
    • A Common Bond ~ Teamwork of the Human Kind ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Very Lucky Discovery! ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Rally On: Views from the Other Side of the Ring Gate ~ Lisa Allmendinge
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Teaching the Send Direct for Articles ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Ohio County Dog Warden Releases Real-Life Stories
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Are You All-In with Obedience Training ~ Bob Self

  • August 10, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: April 2020
    In this issue…
    • 2019 Rally Combined Rating System ~ Linda Houle & Missy Top All ~ Dave Pluth
    • Featuring: AKC Canine Partners – Celebrating Ten Years of Mixed Breeds
    • Exhibitor Highlight ~ Stella Rowlett & Cherry Pie ~ Stella Rowlett
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ COVID-19 ~ Bob Self
    • A Common Bond ~ Life As We Know It ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Collie Club of Maine 70th Show ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Making Scents of Tracking ~ Dope On A Rope ~ Megan Hundley
    • Rally On ~ No Show, Nowhere to Train, You Can Still Rally On ~ Lisa Allmendinger
    • Playing By The Rules ~ How I Deal With Forging ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Tips for Training at Home ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan

  • August 10, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: June 2020
    In this issue…
    • Top 100 Obedience Dogs Of 2019 ~ Dave Pluth
    • “God is Gracious” ~ Mindy Simpson
    • Airedale Versatillty On Steroids ~ Anita Smits & Mary Barker
    • A Common Bond ~ Good Enough ~ Deb Neufeld
    • Bringing Closure To Families Affected By Tragedy ~ Sharon Pflaumer
    • Lifetime Golden Retriever Study Will Provide Help For Other Sporting Breeds ~ Carolee Anita Boyles
    • Doggedly Obedient Thank Heavens For Our Dogs During These Difficult Times! ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Making Scents Of Tracking Q&A From Previous Articles ~ Megan Hundley
    • Your Pets Are Stressed Out Too ~ Purdue University ~ Abbey Nickel
    • RANDoM LiTTLE TiDBiTs Common Handler Errors: AKC Novice Obedience Ring ~ John Cox
    • AKC’s Suggested Practices for the Well-Being of Dog Sport Participants

  • August 10, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: August 2020
    In this issue…
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Editor’s Comments ~ Bob Self
    • A Common Bond ~ Tunnel Vision ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Topics In Obedience ~ Alternative Sports for You and Your Obedience Dog ~ Carolee Boyles
    • Tracking – A Walk Done Nicely ~ Part 20: Learn To Read in Tracking ~ Michael Pumilia
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Nosework Classes Have Begun ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Making Scents of Tracking ~ Exploring The Start ~ Megan Hundley
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Common Handler Errors to Avoid ~ John Cox
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Creating A Training Progression ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan

  • August 10, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: September 2020
    This Month ~ A Focus on Rally Rally, Masters, Advanced A, & Intermediate Rating Reports…
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ Judging at CarDuNal ~ Bob Self
    • A Common Bond ~ Parts & Pieces ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ About the Drop On Recall ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Knowing the Difference Between a ‘Lure’, ‘Bribe’ & ‘Reward’! ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Making Scents of Tracking ~ Blind Tracks ~ Megan Hundley
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Pondering What Obedience/Rally Class to Enter ~ John Cox
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Judges’ Perspective: An Evening with Bob & Cathy Knight ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan

  • August 10, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: October 2020
    In this issue…
    • Ratings Announcement ~ Bob Self
    • Problem? What Problem? ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Introduction To Nose Work ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Know How To Teach The Drop On Recall: The ‘Four Pack’ ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Food Chase Game for Reinforcement ~ Janice Gunn
    • Knowledge Is Your Key To Success ~ John Cox
    • Multitasking Fitness Component ~ Kris Butler CCFT

  • August 10, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: November 2020
    In this issue…
    • Front & Finish® High Combined Listing for 2019 ~ Dave Pluth
    • A Common Bond ~ Check The Fine Print ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Doggedly Obedient ~ Vehicle Search ~ Marilyn Miller
    • Playing By The Rules ~ Recalls with Quick Fronts ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Random Little Tidbits ~ Run-Offs & Placements ~ John Cox
    • Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ New Puppy? Howe Much Can You Teach Him? ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan
    • Biscuits & Bones ~ COVID-19 Trials ~ Bob Self

  • August 10, 2026 Issue

    PDF Format: December 2020
    In this issue…
    • Open A Ratings ~ Dave Pluth
    • An Ode to Obedience Trials ~ Ellie Beals
    • Retrieves – Another Way ~ Deborah Neufeld
    • Saccrappa Obedience Club Nov 1st Show ~ Marilyn Miller
    • “Go-Out” Marking Game ~ Catherine Zinsky
    • Fading Reinforcement Overview ~ Janice Gunn
    • Handler Orientation On The Track ~ Megan Hundley
    • The Awards Ceremony – What To Expect ~ John Cox
    • New Puppy? How Much Can You Teach Him? ~ Connie Cleveland-Nolan