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I received an abundance of feedback in response to my recent blog about puppy mills. Thanks to all of you who took the time to share your feelings concerning this emotional topic. Virtually all of the comments expressed agreement that puppy mills are despicable and we wish they would...
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My little Nellie has become a star of stage! For those of you who may have missed it (http://speakingforspot.com/... I blogged about volunteering to train my little, bitty ragamuffin of a mutt to become a believable Toto in the Santa Rosa Junior College production of the Wizard of...
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My little Nellie has become a star of stage! For those of you who may have missed it (http://speakingforspot.com/... I blogged about volunteering to train my little, bitty ragamuffin of a mutt to become a believable Toto in the Santa Rosa Junior College production of the Wizard of...
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It has been a year since my book Speaking for Spot was released, and what an amazing year it has been. I’ve learned more than I ever thought possible about the book business. I’ve traveled with Spot, met many Spot fans, and was interviewed by one of my all time...
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It began as a simple request from my incredibly talented friend, Leira. She is directing a production of The Wizard of Oz at our local junior college, set to run around Thanksgiving. Knowing that I am well connected in the dog world, she asked for my assistance in finding a...
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The Truckee Meadows Obedience Trials were a lesson in themselves for Spur and me.
The past few months have been a dry spell, with disappointing NQs at our own specialty in Long Beach and at more local trials in Vallejo. It's all about perfection, and both Spur and I have had some...
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I've just been reading an interesting book called The Winning Edge. While the book is mostly about showing in Conformation, I took away a few good tips on the obedience side as well.
The point that caught my attention was the author's insistence on the fact that the dog has to think it's...
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The good news is that Spur was delighted with the new tug toy I picked up for him at this weekend's Coyote Kennel Club Trials in Vallejo. The bad news is that he was not very deserving. In fact, he was a rather bad boy. Or maybe mommy was not such a great handler?
The short report...
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The last few weeks have been quite the learning experience for me - and for Spur. As proud as we were to earn our Utility Dog title last fall, we've become prey to a syndrome that is all too common. Perhaps a bit of overconfidence on my part? And on Spur's part - a clear sense...
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April 9 marks a key date for me and Spur - The Northern California Terrier Association obedience trials truly launch the beginning of a busy season. We'll be at CalExpo for four days for the terrier club trials followed by Sacramento Kennel Club shows. Then it's off for a season that...
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We went to ClearLake and it wasn't pretty. Spur entered the ring for his first competition at the Utility B level and suddenly . . . the dog I know so well was no longer there. Instead, I was paired with an insecure and uncertain creature, intimidated by a new setting and a group of...
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For Spur, a new phase of competition launches next week, the first Saturday in April, at the Lake County Kennel Club Trials in Clearlake. We're looking forward to our first competition at the "B" level, and delighted that Alvin Eng, one of the AKC's most congenial judges, will be...
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Things have been a bit quiet during the winter months. Between early darkness and my hectic life at work, it's been tough to find time to get in the training time I'd like to have. But things are about to change.
Until now, we've been doing a lot of what is often called...
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Well, I have to admit - I have not been a very good blogger. It's been a while since I've been here, and my hope for '09 is to get my priorities straight!
We have been working, but we have also been a little distracted. My "other life" as a PR consultant has kept me a...
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Allie was very easy to train - very quick to understand and respond. She was a star in her training class for the Sit and Down phase. Sammy, on the other hand, is not so easy.
There are times when she responds perfectly. There are times when she thinks we're playing...
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