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Michael Nelinson Michael Nelinson has been involved in purposefully bred dogs and AKC conformation shows for 45 years. His parents bred and showed Standard Poodles, and he spent his weekends at dog shows grooming and supporting his family’s efforts. This exposure led Michael to become interested in handling and he was fortunate to find wonderful mentors among the handlers with whom he spent time every weekend. He purchased his first American Staffordshire Terrier in 1979 and he’s been connected to the breed ever since. Michael was a part-time research assistant, supporting the work of a psychologist who was a longtime faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania. Michael runs a successful business, writes on several topics relevant to social-sciences, and shows dogs on weekends.
Dog Show Community
Examining relational aggression in dog shows and how silent bullying undermines sportsmanship, mentorship, and the future of the sport.
Canine Health
Unveiling the truth about purposefully bred dogs and the importance of structure. Discover why designer breeds fall short.
Breeding with Intention
Purposefully bred dogs make the best service dogs, including therapy dogs, emotional support dogs, and disability dogs. Read more.
Dog Clubs
Endowment effect has been studied and proven to be a very real behavioral anomaly. Learn how the concept applies to the world of dog shows.
There is a plethora of research that delves into many areas of dog personality and behavior that speaks to the unique human-canine
US Dog Shows
Psychology of Competition in Dog Shows – Since the dawn of mankind, people have competed in nearly every area of life.
US Dog Shows
Psychology of Dog Show Judging – As a person who has been involved in AKC conformation dog shows for more than four decades, I have often
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