Top Dog: Golden Retriever RACH U-CDX, URO 3 Ayrshire’s Time Will Tell UDX5 OM4 PUTD BN RAE4 RM4JH TKP CGC VC CCA RM JH TKP WC CCA VC CGC ~ Owned by Nancy & Jack Burns. Handled by Nancy.
2020 Masters Rally Ratings Read More »
If you make a mistake, so does your dog. Most of the deductions in Rally are caused by the Handler!!!
Advanced Rally Challenges – Second Edition Read More »
I was at a field training day for retrieving breeds where one of the group leaders said, “Now you see why it’s so important to do field work with your young dog, and save the obedience until later, because they can do that when they’re older.” I just bit my tongue…
Obedience for Field Dogs ~ with Adele Yunk Read More »
If you are considering judging obedience one very important factor is to be fair and consistent to all dogs that enter your ring.
Judging The Giants Read More »
Last month focused on an in-depth explanation of how to begin teaching directed jumping for the Utility Directed Jumping Exercise. This month’s video provides a full demonstration.
How I Began Teaching Directed Jumping ~ Part II Read More »
How do you determine when to start teaching which skill? Figuring out the differences are part of the adventure, and it’s what keeps us growing as trainers.
When to Tackle What Read More »
Ellie Beals, a top obedience competitor in Canada has written a thriller that will keep you turning pages well past bedtime and have you thinking about it long after the last page.
Book Review: Emergence ~ by Ellie Beals Read More »
Rick was a beautiful dog in every way. He was sweet, mischievious, and full of life. He was the first puppy I raised with a dog door, and he drug many, many objects out in to the dog run the first few years of his life.
Years ago I was part of a drill team with my Golden retrievers and friends from our obedience school. We had a wonderful time and many of the people from that team are still good friends today.
Drilling for Motivation with Precision Paws Read More »
Earl Wears, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home in Des Moines.
In Memoriam ~ Earl Wears Read More »
