Maybe you caught the January 6 New York Times feature on canine intelligence titled, ‘Sit, Stay, Speak’. Basically, there is a new training device on the market promising to streamline communication with that alien species lurking under your kitchen table. Since its launch a few months ago, a flood of how-to books have added to this brand new approach to canine communication.
I’ve always loved walking in the woods with my dogs, preferably with a shotgun nestled in the crook of my arm. But, even when it’s not hunting season and the shotgun remains behind the door of the gun cabinet, a walk in the woods with a dog is a very pleasurable experience.
No one wants to think about getting old or sick, but as responsible dog owners, we must think about what would happen to our dogs if we became incapacitated or died. Everyone should have a written plan for the care for their dogs in the event of an accident, illness, or death. Share this plan with the significant people in your life! Every day we hear about dogs that end up homeless or confiscated because the owner couldn’t care for them. Do not assume that family members will be willing or able to take on the responsibility of caring for your beloved pets!
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with Raymond Filburn. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
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Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with George Alston. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
The old adage, “The more things change… The more they stay the same,” might be on its last leg as far as the dog sport goes. So many aspects of the sport have moved in so many different directions.
I came back to the dog show world as an adult, years after showing in juniors—with a lot to learn and no idea where to start.
Each winter in the north, the night skies are bright with Orion, the constellation shaped like a hunter with a bow and arrow. A good hunter needs a good dog so Canis Major, the constellation in the shape of a dog, dutifully hangs out with Orion. Canis Major takes the lead from Orion in summer. The big star in Canis Major is Sirius, also known as “The Dog Star.” It’s the brightest star in all of the night skies, as it should be.*
Remember the tongue twister that began with, “How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” Maybe we need a couple of variations on that old saw such as, “How many times can a judge judge shows if a judge could judge each day?” Or “How many shows can a show dog show at if shows are held numerous times throughout the day?” I know, not nearly as catchy, but you get the drift.
