JoAnne’s Workshop: Rule Changes
Published on November 28, 2018
We are creatures of habit. The longer something remains the same, the harder it is to change it and then accept the change. People cling to what is familiar. So, the new rules that eliminate the sits and downs for […]
Amy’s Attitude: December 2018
Published on November 28, 2018
The Disappearing Effect Remember when majors were big and fat and hard to win, but when you did win, you celebrated? Judges took their evaluation of the large entries seriously because in most instances there were many animals who were […]
2018 DPCA Judge Synopses
Published on November 27, 2018
Karin Fox 2018 DPCA Regional Puppy & Veteran Sweeps I was honored to have been selected to judge Sweepstakes at the DPCA Regional Specialty in St Charles, IL. What a thrill it was to have such a large entry and […]
JoAnne’s Workshop: Space Issues
Published on October 5, 2018
This month I would like to address pushy dogs and space issues. How many of the following apply to you and your dog? He charges through doors before you even open them? While running around the yard with a toy […]
Amy’s Attitude: October 2018
Published on October 5, 2018
The July 27 issue of the popular all breed publication, Dog News (the “other” DN), contained an article titled, “Be A Nice Human.” It’s such a simple task, yet why is it so difficult for some? The article was written […]
Amy’s Attitude: August 2018
Published on July 30, 2018
Year after year the days, weeks and months pass by us more quickly. Some days I can’t put a finger on where the time is going, and why it is buzzing past me so quickly. Working on this puppy issue, […]
JoAnne’s Workshop: Never Too Young
Published on July 30, 2018
I am frequently asked when to start a puppy in training. I always answer with, “As soon as you get him.” If you have done your research on picking that perfect breeder, your puppy will come to you confident and […]