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For decades, it has been the preferred choice for vet school graduates. In spite of a glutted market, a private practice in a major city guaranteed financial security and a comfortable lifestyle.
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The Finnish Winner Show
If there is one country I never tire of visiting, it is Finland – especially when the journey’s end involves her dog shows and related canine events. Friends who know my obsession with all things Finnish politely ask after my trips, and groan quietly through clenched teeth at my long-winded answers.
AKC Event Operations – Challenges and Changes
Show committees typically dread the work and planning for their upcoming events. The general attitude is hope for the best, but prepare for the worst – because countless glitches inevitably complicate the process. According to some show committees, an unexpected issue has become one of their biggest challenges.
Memoirs Of The Sport’s Former Greatness
From this skillful use of words are parallels easily drawn to the sport of purebred dog competition. Corresponding in a reminiscent way of olden days when this sport was an uncommon privilege. In a measure, the sport once was a benefit enjoyed by certain persons beyond the advantages of most.
Speak Up
In my mediation practice I find that many of my clients are eager to immediately speak up, just not to the people who most need to hear what they have to say. They want to avoid direct confrontation yet fuel its fire by speaking to others outside the situation who support their point of view.
Well, It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time!
I wonder just how many times I or my hunting dog-owning pals have uttered that phrase, always as a prelude to recounting some action that seemed perfectly good, sane and sensible at the time but ultimately resulted in total disaster.
Distorted Media Perceptions
By Amy Fernandez Decades of negative publicity hasn’t curtailed consumer demand for pet shop puppies. That irresistible window display remains an unfailing lure for customers. Predictably, a few moments of bonding with a cuddly pup seals the deal. Impulse buying is a key component of this business and a major reason for buyer remorse. However, […]
Bob Bartos – A Legend Lost
On March 25th the dog world lost famed handler Bob Bartos. Although he formally retired in the 1970s his sharp observations, invaluable advice, and priceless recollections profoundly influenced the sport until his death at age 100.
Stonehenge & The Kennel Club
Over 150 years later, the name Stonehenge still inspires respect in the dog world. Dr. John Henry Walsh continues to be regarded as the first, as well as one of the greatest authorities to emerge from a crowed field of 19th century dog experts. He made prodigious contributions, but he wasn’t perfect.
Perspective of a Junior Handler
I started showing dogs when I was only eight years old. My first dog was my grandparents’ Pembroke Welsh Corgi, which I showed in the conformation ring. I was committed to the Animal Inn Training Center; I would attend class every Tuesday night. That is where I learned all the skills that formed me into the handler I am today. In addition to lessons in handling,
