AKC Fix n Go Pilot Program
Effective April 1, 2021, the following pilot program is approved to begin: Chapter 2 Section 27. Training and Handling in the Ring.
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When to Tackle What
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.
In Memory of Rick
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.
In Memoriam ~ Earl Wears
Earl Wears, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home in Des Moines.
March Comments
It can be challenging to provide support via email but we’re so lucky to be working with dog trainers. They naturally accept that growth doesn’t occur along a smooth linear path.
Amazing Pictures
As dog trainers we appreciate all of the animals in the kingdom. These amazing pictures were emailed to us by a friend today and we thought we’d share them with you.
Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Good Dog Trainer?
Good dog trainers are faced with a variety of situations requiring them to utilize their insight and creativity to solve training problems. Here’s a small test.
Take A Good Look At The Heeling Exercise
Who Is Losing The Most Points?
The title speaks for itself. Still worthy advice…
First OTCH
As we just released our most recent OTCH listing this month we though the following article would be fun. Initially published in September 1977 Front & Finish. Russell Klipple and 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 Topbrass Cisco Kid and his owner, Pauline Czarnecki, earned their obedience championship.
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, on the main floor of the spacious Amphitheatre in Chicago Illinois.
There was no witchcraft involved, but we were bewitched with an entry of 512, comprised of 420 dogs. Entries represented the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, and Iowa participated with n69 different breeds of dogs entered. Tied for first place for the largest entry were German Shepherd Dogs and Poodles with 76 dogs each.