Category: My Dogs
The Barking Agility Dog Hall of Agility Super Stardom
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 come to the defensive of the other owners of barking agility dogs. Yes, I agree, there are some dog owners [...]
Read moreSunday Afternoon’s Entertainment
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 ”Shaping Success.” When Feature was a wee baby she used to suck & knead as well but it was always [...]
Read moreVerbally Enthusiastic Workers
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 training skills need to be sharpened. Perhaps have an experienced trainer watch you and give you their opinion. Buzz [...]
Read moreThe Uniqueness of the USDAA Nationals
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 runs clean as a matter of fact, poor girlie. But that doesn’t change the fact how much my dogs continue [...]
Read moreReport from USDAA Nationals
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 a bye into the semi finals in Steeplechase so had to run in the quarterfinals. Encore has struggled. She [...]
Read moreSurprises: Some are Great, Others . . . Not So Much
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 by, honking as they recognize the “Empress” (. . .er that is, the model name of our RV). Those are [...]
Read moreAll About Len
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 is a trip to the Olympics in Vancouver. Agility’s own Len Sylvester (www.ttlphoto.com) has entered and can use our votes. Please [...]
Read moreGround Hog Day Again
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 keeps repeating over and over (it is Ground Hog Day). Lately, it seems my life has been a bit …
Read moreSugar and Spice and All Things Nice, That’s What Girls are Made Of
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 females all around the world in agility. I think generally speaking the girls are quicker but the boys are faster. [...]
Read moreSnips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails (or why boys are icky)
Okay I knew once I wrote the “gold bullion comment” last week, that I would have to address my preference for selecting females over male puppies. Let me preface this by saying three of the rescue dogs I have taken, trained and re-homed over the years, were males (they all lived with me …
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