Breeders
Attention Breeders
Those of you who breed know, like me, how challenging it can be to teach a new puppy owner who is not in your immediate area. How do you help them prepare for the show ring and raise their puppies to be good show dogs when they aren’t nearby? This Read more…
Breeders
A Breeder’s Reponsibility
After taking an almost 14 year break in breeding, I began again last year with a new breed. I have moved from Dachshunds to Lowchen and bred my first Lowchen litter last year. I take the job of breeder very seriously. I recognize the huge responsibility to produce and create Read more…
Behavior Modification
Pulling on the Lead Part One
PULLING ON THE LEAD -PART ONE Last month my new puppy arrived from Australia. He is co owned by me and my good friend and lives with me and will be trained and shown by me. Jager (pronounced YAY-ger) is six months old and has won several Best Baby Puppy Read more…
Uncategorized
Introducing….Winners Bitch
WINNERS BITCH As Show Dog Prep School grows and evolves I am always looking for more ways to help get information out there. Of course our online courses and mentor program are the heart of things, but I want to offer more, including resources that are free of charge to Read more…
Conformation classes
Dog Training Classes – Getting What You Pay For
As most of the people I know who compete with dogs, I enjoy attending dog training classes with my own dogs. I have attended classes from beginning classes and puppy classes to nosework, rally, circus dog class and so many more. The cost of a group class in my area Read more…
Show Ring Procedures
Newbies Guide to the AKC Show Ring
I keep seeing new people wanting some resources for what to expect in the show ring. I wanted to offer that here with some information that I hope will be helpful. What I am sharing here is written in regard to showing dogs with the American Kennel Club. While much Read more…
Conformation classes
Show Like a Pro! Workshop Weekend
Last weekend I hosted and co presented our Show Like a Pro! Workshop Weekend with Suzy Olsen. I had “met” Suzy online on various Facebook pages and realized that she is doing basically what I am doing in Texas. Suzy has shown dogs all over the world and is a Read more…