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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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First, an apology. I have been remiss in keeping Spur's blog up to date. This was pointed out to me by several people this weekend. I am so delighted to learn we have several followers - that I promise to do a better job going forward!
Life has intervened. Work has been...
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It has been a long time coming - or so it seems to us - but Spur has at last earned his first Utility Dog leg. It has taken a dozen shows.
Time and time again he has come so close, only to have a minor snafu mean failure. Other times, he...
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One of the questions every obedience handler must face is the issue of whether to go for points, or whether it is satisfactory to pass a class.
The answer to that is as individual as every person, every dog, and every situation.
For now Spur and I have been focused on passing the utility...
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The last two weeks have been crazy busy. We've been to Carmel for the Del Monte Kennel Club Trials, and to Reno for the Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club Trials. Two very different venues and experiences, all building Spur's exposure to different performance...
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I start my 4th of July celebration the same way every year - at the Sacramento Dog Training Club's annual match, held at American River College. Some years I volunteer to help as a judge or steward, some years I'm just focused on taking advantage of a great training...
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I have not been a very good blogger of late - life is very full! And we have been busy on the campaign trail. We were at two shows in Vallejo, we've been to Alan's class in
Sacramento and spent much phone time and a class with Mary Vogler in Lodi.
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