Is The Dog Really Happy?
That’s a question many dog owners ask. So how do you tell if the dog is happy or not? Dog behavior is complicated, so it can be hard to determine whether a dog is happy, sad, or somewhere in between.
“Author Archive”
DST – Will Alexander Interviews John Ramirez
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 John Ramirez. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
A New And Better Kind Of Dog Is Needed To Protect America – Who’s Helping ?
Given their remarkable abilities, it is clear we need more detection dogs, especially when it comes to our safety, and saving lives after a disaster.
Rarefied Heirs – A Column On Our Rarest Breeds
Click here to read the complete article 168 – May, 2025 By Lori Sternola In my return to dog shows after a 25-year break, I have noticed a trend that seems pervasive. In looking at the larger breeds in the groups (not including Terriers) which are most tightly defined by purpose–Sporting, Hounds, Working, Herding–we seem […]
Dumped – A Learning Experience
I remember this day like it was yesterday, but in reality, it was thirty-nine years ago. I was showing my parents Irish setter; I was twenty-one and having some success. Let’s just say, I felt unbeatable. But world-renowned judge Mr. Fred Fraser felt otherwise. That day, we were very beatable. Being the cocky upstart, I didn’t hide my disappointment very well. This is no excuse, but I had been audience to poor behavior and I think somewhere inside my adolescent head, I felt that was correct behavior for the injustice I had just endured.
The Importance Of Good Sportsmanship In The Juniors’ Ring
Junior Showmanship has long been a popular sport for the children of professional handlers, dog show enthusiasts, and other young people between the ages of nine and eighteen. The practice of good sportsmanship plays an important role in creating a positive and supportive environment for juniors to thrive in recreationally.
The Friend – A Heartwarming Movie Starring Billy Murray, Naomi Watts & Bing the Great Dane
If your cultural institution is approaching its 150th anniversary, there are two ways to celebrate. Draw attention to its past–mention that it is the second-oldest sporting event in America, recently returned to its traditional venue, Madison Square Garden. Or note its venturesome present and new partnership with a state-of-the-art multipurpose site–the Javits Center. Remind people that it exists to celebrate the human/canine bond. Or, try something new–become part of the publicity campaign for a major motion picture that celebrates that bond.
Pat Cruz – Memories Of Another Era
Contrary to pervasive media portrayals, the reality of this sport is there are endless demands and trade-offs–because 99 percent of the participants have substantial commitments to jobs and families.
The Big E – Engaging, Effective, Efficient
In this hustle bustle world, who has time to sit back and smell the roses?
The Tarnished Crown
You’re a judge and your first class of the day is a typical 2-0-1-1 entry. It’s your opinion that the two class-dogs are very poor examples of the breed, but they are bathed and in good condition. The exhibitors are quite pleasant. The first dog is almost leash-trained, the other not so much. Because of their lack of quality, it crosses your mind to withhold but you don’t want the hassle to start the day. It’s just two dogs, no big deal. So, you take them around and point–one-two. The steward has the ribbons sorted and ready to go. You hand out the first and winners ribbon, and the second and reserve ribbon, mark your book and get ready for the specials.
