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Vet Students Get Hands-On Experience at Local Dog Show

Veterinary Medicine students participated in the 36th Annual Wine Country Circuit Dog Show, held September 29 – October 1, 2022.

Laura Gallup·November 18, 2022·4 min read

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Betsy Scapicchio & Linda Brennan

Obedience

It’s Not You, It’s Me – How Handling Can Make or Break Your Performance

Handlers are quick to blame the external environment for the dog’s mistakes. However, we should be looking inward rather than outward.

November 17, 20227 min read

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Stephanie O’Reilly

Dog Sports

A Balancing Act – Achieving Titles on Both Ends

It’s fantastic to have a dog that has high-level titles on both ends. Learn how this can be done even with limited time and resources.

November 15, 20224 min read

obedience training, left: Betsy Scapicchio with her dog right: Linda Brennan

Betsy Scapicchio & Linda Brennan

Obedience

Are You with Me? Why You Are Losing Your Dog in the Ring and What to Do About It

This topic came up because of our observations at recent Obedience Trials. Unfortunately, we saw quite a few people “lose” their dogs in the ring. For example, the dogs visited the judge, sniffed the floor, or headed to the ring gate. After the teams left the ring, the handlers were understandably upset and they […]

November 15, 20228 min read

2022 AKC National Championship

American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club (AKC)

AKC National Championship Draws Entry of More Than 5,300 Dogs in Its 22nd Year

The 2022 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a new record-breaking entry: 5,385 dogs will compete for the title.

November 15, 20223 min read

Dog sports - agility

Christine Bishop

Agility

Dog Sports – You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby

The world of Dog Agility and Dog Sports certainly has come a long way. Read about the various changes and improvements throughout the years.

November 15, 20225 min read

Dock diving - Border collie chases dock diving bumper

Diving Dogs

Dock Diving – Number One Rule for New (and all) Teams

Dog Sports: Dock Diving has always been friendly. It is the nature of a thing to be attractive to other things in order to grow.

November 15, 20226 min read

golden retriever running on a field

Golden Retriever Club of America Judges’ Education Committee

Dog Sports

Golden Retrievers – Primarily Hunting Dogs

Goldens are more than marvelous companion dogs. Every Golden Retriever eagerly awaits the start of hunting season. They live for it.

November 15, 20229 min read

front photo of a Dachshund dog running on grass

Sharon McDonald

Dog Sports

HOLD MY BEER! Gee! The Dachshund – Little Dog, Big Heart

When “Gee!” was conceived, little did I know the journey on which she would take me. I wanted a Triple Champion. Gee! said, “Hold my beer!”

November 14, 20226 min read

breeder questions golden retriever with her puppies laying on grass

Celeste M. Gonzalez

Breed Conservation

Dear Prospective Breeder (Please Ask These Questions!)

“Is this grown-out pick puppy worth keeping? Is it worth breeding from?” The cycle of questions will start again.

November 14, 20226 min read

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Westminster Kennel Club

Dog Show Community

Be On Time

When you think of the magnitude of shows such as Westminster, which is televised and has a schedule to keep, being on time is paramount.

November 14, 20225 min read

Multi BIS & SBIS CH Stormhill’s Who’s Zoomin Who, “Zoomie”

Meet the Breeders

Sandra L. Frei | Stormhill Afghans

Sandra Frei is the breeder behind Stormhill Afghans. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, dogs, puppies, photos and more!

November 14, 202210 min read

Dog Tracking Tips

Eibhlin Glennon

Tracking

Tracking Adventures – Dog Tracking Tips

Dog tracking tips based on some amusing, and some not so amusing, adventures on the tracking field. By Eibhlin Glennon.

November 7, 20224 min read

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