This is an article that I wrote for one of my bird forums. Not about show dogs particularly, but about changing behavior in animals in general. I am writing this post because I come across this statement both on internet Read more…
Sometimes I get calls from potential clients who are either not in my working area or who have a dog with issues that I am not currently taking on that I need to refer to another behavior consultant. When I Read more…
Yes! It’s true! I do allow young puppies in my conformation classes, in fact, I encourage it. Because the methods that I use for training show dogs (and all dogs actually) are positive reinforcement methods young puppies do great and Read more…
Frequently, I meet novice show people who seem to be under the impression that using a choke chain is mandatory in the show ring. This is probably because when they have showed up at a dog show with their dog Read more…
I went to the Golden Gate Kennel Club dog show on Sunday. It was the first the show where I brought my Dog Shows are Fun! cards and charms. I gave out three of them and it felt great! The Read more…
But my breeder says… If I had a dollar for every time I have heard these words followed by an inaccurate statement about canine behavior I would be a millionaire. Before breeders everywhere start raising their hackles, let me just Read more…