Processing the Rain of Conflict
How we interpret difficult events or conversations dictates the impact on our response to them. Will we flow peacefully or swirl in conflict? One old adage states,
“Author Archive”
NOHS Newbies Bitten by the Dog Show Bug!
We are relative “newbies” in the dog show world and our lives have taken a turn we never expected. Here’s what the AKC NOHS has brought to our lives.
Looking Around with Lee
In these turbulent political times we hear so much about immigration…the pros and cons. Political figures shouting from the rooftops on the evils or benefits of
Protecting Your Club’s Funds from Embezzlement
Embezzlement is the act of diverting funds for the purpose of conversion (theft) of such assets, by a person with whom the assets have been entrusted,
Here Be Dragons – The Perils of Outdoor Dog Sports
In medieval times, cartographers would put images of sea serpents, dragons and other mythological creatures on uncharted areas of their maps as a way of saying there
Searching for the Superior Sire
Many breeders labor numerous hours in the serious quest to select the superior sire for their bitch. We attend numerous shows. When close, we visit other breeders and when far away, we use email. We analyze pedigrees and photographs,
Letting Lyra Go
When I posted the above message on Facebook recently, nearly 130 people reacted to my post – one of them, the Publisher/Editor of Cocker Classic, Eilene White, said that my post “hits home with so many of us”
10 Good Reasons for Showing in Jr. Showmanship
The American Kennel Club, National Parent Clubs, as well as local all-breed and specialty clubs know that you are the future of the sport, and we want you to know it, too. The more you learn and the greater your experiences, the more you will grow in the sport and as an individual.
Kennel Marketing – Part 4
It’s a myth that everything is free on the internet. However, users’ habits show that much content is still easily accessible and can be used freely.
Reflections of a Breeder/Owner/Handler
At our Chow Chow Club, Inc. National Specialty in 2014, much to my surprise, my bitch won Best of Opposite Sex at the tender age of fourteen months.
