Second Dog Syndrome
Posted on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
I was talking recent to some friends about a phenomena I have observed in the dog world I like to describe as “The Second Dog Syndrome.” I thought I would offer a bit of [...]
continue readingThe Barking Agility Dog Hall of Agility Super Stardom
Posted on Monday, January 25th, 2010
Okay being the proud owner of Buzz, (who, if there was a Hall of Fame for Barking Agility Dogs, would be one of the first inductees) I feel it would be remiss if I didn’t [...]
continue readingSunday Afternoon’s Entertainment
Posted on Monday, December 28th, 2009
For Buzz’s entire life he has had the habit of sucking on stuffed animals and kneading like a kitten, while holding the toy in his front paws. I wrote about this peculiarity in my book [...]
continue readingVerbally Enthusiastic Workers
Posted on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Recently I had someone ask me if I thought it would be a problem to let his dog bark while he shaped behaviours. First of all, the barking could be a sign that your dog [...]
continue readingThe Uniqueness of the USDAA Nationals
Posted on Monday, November 16th, 2009
On the way driving back home from the USDAA Nationals I can’t help but think of how much I love my dogs. No we didn’t win any championships this weekend, Encore hardly got around any [...]
continue readingReport from USDAA Nationals
Posted on Friday, November 13th, 2009
Well we are heading into day three today at the USDAA Nationals. The weather has been fantastic for dog agility, mid 70’s! I have run 3
classes with Encore and 4 with Feature (Feature didn’t get [...]
Surprises: Some are Great, Others . . . Not So Much
Posted on Monday, November 9th, 2009
I love surprises, good ones that is. Like while I sit here at my computer for the 4th day on the road ( as we head to the USDAA Nationals) and yet another competitor whizzes [...]
continue readingAll About Len
Posted on Friday, November 6th, 2009
Okay this one is for all of you Canadians that read this blog. There is a contest on right now being held by the Globe and Mail newspaper. It is photographic contest and first prize [...]
continue readingGround Hog Day Again
Posted on Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Have you seen that classic movie with Bill Murray? Ground Hog Day. If you haven’t do yourself a favor and watch it. I love it! In the movie one day in Bill Murray’s life [...]
continue readingSugar and Spice and All Things Nice, That’s What Girls are Made Of
Posted on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
What fun this topic has been. Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts. Some have been hysterical! As far as performance in the ring goes, there have been some great male dogs and some great [...]
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