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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, […]
The Detroit Kennel Club is proud to announce the return of the Detroit Kennel Club dog shows in 2015. The Detroit Kennel Club is clustering with the Macomb Kennel Club and forming a four day cluster to be held at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The Macomb Kennel Club shows will be held June […]
AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of tornadoes, floods, wildfires and other natural or civil disasters, presented its first-ever trailer in the state of Tennessee to officials from Cleveland-Bradley County Emergency Management Agency today. AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers help to create a […]
Johanna Rhomberg from Eukanuba had the chance to chat with proud breeders Michael Gadsby and Jason Lynn from the Afterglow Kennel in Preston, Lancashire, about their once-in-a-lifetime experience at Crufts, their life with Ricky and what makes a ‘Champion’.
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.
