Turney Training

11/18/2024

If you are looking to get your dog groomed, don't forget that Amy Garrido is still doing dog grooming at Turney Training, until we can get the equipment moved to Wentz Workshop. Contact her or I to set up an appointment 😊

11/13/2024

I'm so excited for the holidays! ✨ Are you expecting to give something extra special to someone? We all know Santa leaves a box full of adorable fluff sometimes! We are currently offering a special pup-Christmas package gift certificate to go along with that box full of love. This would make an excellent gift for anyone on your list in need of puppy training. Don't wait, get yours today! This package includes 6 private lessons for you and your new friend. You can also add on the consultation

11/09/2024

A breed I have always loved but never owned.

The Wire Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. It is a fox terrier, and although it bears a resemblance to the Smooth Fox Terrier, they are believed to have been developed separately. It originates from England.
The Wire Fox Terrier was developed in England by fox hunting enthusiasts and is believed to be descended from a now-extinct rough-coated, black-and-tan working terrier of Wales, Derbyshire, and Durham. The breed was also thought to have been bred to chase foxes into their burrows; the dogs' short, strong, usually docked tails were used as handles by the hunter to pull them back out.
In the late 20th century, the popularity of the breed declined again, most likely due to changing living conditions in the Western world and the difficulty of keeping hunting terriers in cities due to their strong prey instincts. As of 2019, the Wire Fox Terrier has the distinction of having received more Best in Show titles at Westminster Kennel Club dog shows (currently 15) than any other breed. l Club Dog Show on more than one occasion. She won the competition twice, in 1915 and 1916. The only dog to win it on more occasions was Warren Remedy, a smooth fox terrier, who won it on three occasions between 1907 and 1909.

11/07/2024

11/06/2024

The Alpine Dachsbracke (German: Alpenländische Dachsbracke) is a small breed of dog of the scent hound type originating in Austria.
Used effectively to track wounded deer, as well as boar, hare, and fox. This breed could work even in harsh terrain and high altitude. It is highly efficient at following a trail even after it has gone cold. It makes a good companion, although it is primarily a hunter and therefore is kept mostly by hunters. It has a fearless, friendly and intelligent personality. Most Alpine Dachsbrackes are excellent with children and good with dogs and other pets, though they may exhibit a strong prey drive typical of many scent dogs.
Alpine Dachsbrackes, as with the other Bracke, can be dated back to the middle of the 19th century. The Dachsbrache were bred down in size by crossing the larger dogs with Dachshunds. It once was a favorite of German royalty. During the 1880s, Alpine Dachsbrackes accompanied Crown Prince Rudolf of Habsburg on hunting trips to Egypt and Turkey.
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognizes the Alpine Dachsbracke in Group 6 Scenthounds, Section 2 “Leash Hounds” with the Bavarian Mountain Scenthound and the Hanoverian Scenthound. The only major kennel club in the English-speaking world to recognise the Alpine Dachsbracke is the United Kennel Club (US) in their Scenthound Group, but they use the Fédération Cynologique Internationale breed standard. The breed is also recognized by a number of minor registries, hunting clubs, and internet-based dog registry businesses.

11/03/2024

Damchi

The Damchi is believed to be named after the Himalayan village of Damchi. Another explanation could be that Damchi which means 'tied dog' is explaining its purpose as a guard dog for the monks. This small toy breed is similar to the Tibetan Spaniel only larger. The former King of Bhutan owned a Damchi and the breed has been featured on one of the country’s postage stamps. The Damchi is a much loved dog in Bhutan, but elsewhere its survival is still unsure. A few can be found in Germany where a breeder imported the lovely dogs from India but the bloodlines are very thin.

10/31/2024

Broholmer
A large, mastiff-type dog hailing from Denmark. Named after Niels Frederik Sehested’s home, Castle Broholm, where they were bred according to strict standards and used to guard the castle and act like companions. The Broholmer is also sometimes called the Danish Mastiff and they have been used for centuries.
Having a long history with their origins dating back as early as the 1500s. They were given as gifts to royalty and European nobles for a number of centuries. Broholmers were used as guard dogs for many wealthy homes and royal families. They were also utilized as herding animals for sheep and would also guard the herds when the shepherds were away or sleeping.
In addition to functioning as guard dogs, Broholmers were also used for hunting. However, hunting methods changed by the 1800s and the prevalence of the Broholmer fell off to the point of near extinction. Luckily, a Danish nobleman by the name of Niels Frederik Sehested took up the cause of returning this proud breed from the brink of extinction and established breeding standards which developed the Broholmer into their characteristic appearance we see today.

10/29/2024

Patterdale Terrier
Descended from the Northern terrier breeds of the early 18th century, originally bred in Patterdale, Lake District. The origins of the breed can be traced back to the cross breeding of The Old English Terrier (the original black terrier) and the Northumberland Pit Terrier (now extinct) and later to the Lake District, specifically to Ullswater Hunt master Joe Bowman, an early Border Terrier breeder. where he used the best Red Fell terriers and the best local hunting terriers available to him, so that he could continue his efforts to refine the breed even further. The breed did not gain notability until Cyril Breay, a schoolmaster and huntsman, refined them even further, using the best dogs of northern England. It is believed that all current Patterdale Terriers descend from dogs bred by Breay.
The Patterdale Terrier is more of a "type" rather than a "breed", being the result of a culmination of working terrier breeds indigenous to the United Kingdom. Patterdale Terrier Type dogs were bred by poachers across northern England. As well as others, for the hunting and dispatch of the red fox in the rocky fells around the Lake District, North West and North East of England where a traditional digging dog was not always of great use. Patterdale Terriers have also been used for illegal badger baiting in the UK.
The Patterdale was developed in the harsh environment in the north of England, an area unsuitable for arable farming and mostly too hilly for cattle. Sheep farming is the predominant farming activity on these hills. Since the fox is perceived by farmers as being predatory with respect to sheep and small farm animals, terriers are used for predator control. Unlike the dirt dens found in the hunt country of the south, the rocky dens found in the north do not allow much digging. As a consequence, the terrier needs to be able to bolt the fox from the rock crevice or dispatch it where it is found.
In 1873, the Patterdale and Matterdale hunts were combined to form the Ullswater Foxhounds, marking the beginning of a storied history for the Patterdale Terrier. In 1879, a young Joe Bowman, just 22 years old, was appointed master of the Ullswater, a position he held, with few interruptions, until 1924. Bowman’s tenure was succeeded by Joe Wear, who led the Ullswater for the next 47 years. Bowman, who passed away in 1940, became one of the most renowned huntsmen of all time, even inspiring a song about his exploits.
Joe Bowman was an early breeder of Border Terriers and is credited with creating the Patterdale Terrier by crossing a blue-black Border Terrier with a black and tan Fell Terrier, also known as a working Lakeland Terrier. This crossbreeding aimed to produce a dog with the resilience and tenacity needed for the demanding work of the Ullswater Hunt.
The detailed history of the Patterdale Terrier’s origin was pieced together from various historical documents and a close reading of an appendix in Jocelyn Lucas' book, “Hunt and Working Terriers.” Lucas’ book, published in 1931, notes that the United Hunt preferred a "Lakeland, Patterdale, from Joe Bowman strain (Ullswater kennels).
By the 1920s, the Patterdale Terrier had emerged as a distinct type, largely centered around the Ullswater Hunt and Joe Bowman. This period also saw the publication of Richard Clapham’s “Foxes, Foxhounds & Foxhunting” in 1923, which included a picture of Joe Bowman and a Patterdale Terrier. The breed name “Patterdale” was thus established by the early 20th century, just before the Border Terrier was standardized for the show ring.
As Bowman’s involvement in dog breeding waned in the 1930s, Cyril Breay emerged as a significant breeder of Patterdale Terriers. Breay, who also started as a Border Terrier breeder, formed a pivotal friendship with Frank Buck, whose dogs descended from Joe Bowman’s Ullswater Terriers. Together, Breay and Buck further developed and popularized the Patterdale Terrier, maintaining its status as a premier working dog.
Brian Nuttal began breeding Patterdales in the late 1950s, maintaining that his dogs closely resembled those his father kept in the 1930s. It is likely that Nuttal’s lineage traced back to Joe Bowman’s original dogs, through either direct descent or intervening hands. By the time Nuttal’s father owned his dogs, the Patterdale Terrier was already recognized as a distinct and effective working breed.
The pioneering work of Joe Bowman in establishing the Patterdale strain, and the contributions of breeders like Cyril Breay, Frank Buck, and Brian Nuttal, have ensured the breed’s continuity and excellence. These breeders not only maintained the Patterdale as a working dog but also improved and stabilized its characteristics. While it is relatively easy to name a new breed, creating a following based on field performance is a significant achievement.
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10/25/2024

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10/23/2024

Linlithgow Scotland. The Black Bitch comes from the Linlithgow's coat of arms which features a black greyhound against an oak tree. The story tells of a law-breaker sentenced to starve to death for his crimes. As was the way at the time he was chained to an oak tree on a small island in the middle of the town’s loch. The days past and to the perplexity of the townspeople the chained criminal continued to sit alive and well. Under increased scrutiny and surveillance it was uncovered that the scoundrel's pet, a black greyhound bitch, had been swimming to the island under the cover of night with food and water for her master!...
townspeople took the symbol of the dog's loyalty and bravery as their own and to this day.

10/23/2024

Due to sick kids, we need to reschedule BINGO GAME NIGHT. So sorry for any inconvenience.

10/22/2024

Old H**p (1 September 1893 – May 1901) was a stud dog considered to be the progenitor to the Border Collie breed. He was owned by Adam Telfer, and was used as a working dog to herd sheep. His style was different from that commonly seen during his era, as he worked far more quietly than the other sheepdogs of the time. This style was adopted and used by other breeders and trainers, and became the most common style among Border Collies within a few generations, with his descendants becoming successful international sheepdog champions.
In September 1893, Old H**p was born to Adam Telfer's two dogs in West Woodburn, Northumberland. H**p's mother, Meg, was a reticent and very strong-eyed black sheepdog; while H**p's father, Roy, was a loose-eyed black, white, and tan sheepdog with a good natured temperament. Unlike many modern border collies, H**p was a tri-colored dog with only a small amount of white fur on his trim.
First following sheep at the age of six weeks, H**p grew to have a great ability to herd. He moved sheep quietly unlike the louder sheepdogs of the era and was far more mild-mannered, although sometimes worked so intensely that he physically trembled; within a few generations, his style had been adopted by almost all Border Collies, and became known as the Border Collie style.
H**p never ceased to impress his owner Adam Telfer. Telfer once said, while talking about H**p, "he flashed like a meteor across the sheepdog horizon. There never was such an outstanding personality. With that, Telfer continued H**p's legacy within his own breeding stock.[1] Author and commentator Eric Halsall was also impressed by his skill. Halsall once said about H**p, "none who saw him ever forgot him ... Almost faultless in work ... he was born with sulll.ch knowledge of his craft that he never required training and went to his work naturally."
H**p is considered the foundation sire or "father" of the Border Collie breed. The International Sheepdog society began its stud book in 1915, with Old H**p being the ninth entry out of around 300,000. Old H**p's ability to herd sheep was what attracted many dog handlers. Estimates place his offspring at more than 200, due to his stud services being widely sought after. His medium-sized stature and rough coat are commonly seen in the breed today, as many of his offspring continued to keep many of his original traits.
While it is not known if H**p participated in any sheepdog trials, a dog from Telfer's own breeding stock, Sweep (a grandson of H**p), won the International Sheep Dog Society's championship twice. Telfer later bred and owned another dog named H**p, a descendant of Old H**p. The younger H**p won the 1924 International Farmers Championship for sheepdogs . This was not the only victory in that competition by Old H**p's descendants. Each of the twenty-nine collies that won the championship between 1906 and 1951 were descendants of Old H**p.
A Facebook campaign was started in 2012 to install a memorial to Telfer and Old H**p in West Woodburn, and permission was granted by the relevant authorities. The unveiling of the memorial took place on September 8, 2015, and was attended by a large assembly of Border Collies owners with their dogs

10/21/2024

Don't forget BINGO GAME NIGHT!
October 23rd 5:30pm
2775 Miners Flat Georgetown

10/20/2024

Today 11am to 4pm we will be having our low cost DHLPP and MICROCHIP clinic
2775 Miners Flat Georgetown CA
Above the Georgetown Distillery

10/19/2024

Tomorrow 11am to 4pm
2775 Miners Flat Georgetown CA Above the Georgetown Distillery

Don't forget to bring your fur babies out to our low cost Microchip and Vaccine Clinic.