They’re judged more by the clock than the judge. Their faults are knocked bars, refusals, and off-courses. Teams work for an entire year to qualify, train countless hours over obstacles and on the flat; all to make it the fastest run they’ve ever made for a shot at the title of AKC National Champion.
by Pilar Kuhn On one fateful morning two weeks ago while playing ball with our 7 year old Bouvier Garrison, our lives changed in a split-second. While turning to push off after his beloved ball, he shrieked in pain for what felt like forever and fell to the ground, pushing himself around in circles with […]
Piper is my Service Dog. Piper does not look like the typical service dog. Piper’s undeniable charm, stature, and jolly demeanor elicits amused skepticism and, occasionally, unkind comments. Over time I’ve learned that all responses are opportunities for me to provide accurate information and to advocate for the lawful and appropriate use of Service Dogs.
Most folks who participate in any performance or field activity spend a lot of time “proofing” their dogs against the various distractions usually encountered in most dog sports. The result is that their dogs are pretty comfortable with the usual stuff–lots of other people and dogs around–by the time they get to an event. But, there are things that can happen for which it is impossible to train.
The Papillon Club of America National Specialty was held last week, May 24th through June 1st, in Wilmington, Ohio at Eukanuba Hall at The Roberts Center.
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At first glance, the poignant Bloodhound and sprightly Dachshund seem an unlikely pairing.
There is an old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. To someone who makes their living putting words on paper and takes considerable pride in doing quality work, that is a painful but undeniable truth.
The World’s Biggest Dog Show finished in style with a Standard Poodle named Ricky – CH AM CH Afterglow Maverick Sabre, taking the top honor.
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.
