Sparkly Paw

11/16/2024

Here is a video of Freja demonstrating the final product behavior for the AKC Trick Dog tricks of Get in A Box and Sit In A Box

https://youtu.be/Wp9IsGw0JIA?si=U5F8vRp2sxtyCkDP

11/16/2024

5 Minutes or Less At Home Training

AKC Novice Tricks Get in a Box and Sit in a Box featuring Ghost the Samoyed

This video shows how I taught these tricks to Ghost in real time in less than 5 minutes

You will just need your dog, a Box (or basket or tub, etc.) and treats.

Start by luring your dog to interact with the Box. If they are a little shy you can start by rewarding a paw touching the Box, then a foot in the box, then two feet in the box, etc.

Once you have them comfortable going in and out of the box add in them sitting in the box.

For your AKC novice trick title you can use treats

https://youtu.be/CQ5wNoisvYc?si=OWSdOQ6KtmtucvBj

11/16/2024

Join Sparkly Paw for 5 Minutes or Less At Home Training, a series of short training sessions you can do at home to teach tricks and skills needed for basic obedience, Virtual Home Manners, STAR Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, rally and more.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzUrRDC7PunHHKoA_P_OYOxHRnVjJoPqq&si=Sqf18qjxMdhuCzYd

10/18/2024

Orion the Samoyed completed the AKC Fit Dog October Ghost Fun Run/Group Walk!

https://www.sparklypaw.com/event-details-registration/akc-fit-dog-october-ghost-fun-run-group-walk-virtual

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08/04/2024

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08/04/2024

Sheltie Day at the Park is almost here and we are so excited to see you all! Picnic is Saturday, August 24, 11am-5 pm @ Roosevelt Park in Edison NJ. Rain or shine. We ask that you pre-purchase tickets thru Eventbrite, like last year.
For all the picnic info, Here's the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/966541520707?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for a fun meet-up of shelties, want-to-be shelties and their people!

Please consider heading over to Bonfire to purchase a picnic t-shirt to wear. Order soon, they can take 12-16 days to arrive. ( I ordered mine and they look fantastic! They are printed on the front and back. The hat is great too.)
For shirts, https://www.bonfire.com/sheltie-day-at-the-park-2024
For hats, https://www.bonfire.com/sheltie-day-at-the-park-2024-hats
Remember, your attending helps support fundraising for shelties in need.
All proceeds support Heart's Promise Sheltie Rescue.
Can we count you in?
Get your tickets now. We'll see you there!
Would you like to volunteer and help with setting up? We could always use the extra hands. We should be there at 8 am.

Picnic to benefit Hearts Promise Sheltie Rescue

06/17/2024

Congrats to Katlyn Seho and Renfri on earning their Advanced Trick Dog title! Watch their awesome tricks

This is the video submission for the AKC title of Advanced Trick Dog. Starring in the video is my 2 year old blue merle border collie named Renfri.

06/09/2024

Grant and Dixon completed the Paw AKC Fit Dog Virtual June Bug Fun/Group Walk (and how cute the tracking of their walk made a heart).

You can join us at https://www.sparklypaw.com/event-details-registration/akc-fit-dog-june-bug-fun-run-group-walk-virtual

06/06/2024

Congrats to Susan Kennedy and Bird on their Trick Dog Novice title!

06/03/2024

Congrats to Susan Kennedy and River on completing their Trick Dog Novice title!

06/01/2024

Join Sparkly Paw for the Virtual AKC Fit Dog June Bug Fun Run/Group Walk!

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05/28/2024

Based on feedback from participants and judges who have administered Fetch tests (and judges who have not yet given a test) we have some recent updates to Fetch. There are a few changes and some basic clarifications of wording. See the May 20 version of the AKC Fetch Guide at www.akc.org/fetch under Fetch Judge Resources.

Here are the main updates:

New Intro videos are at www.akc.org/fetch under Videos. More videos are coming soon of dogs completing a whole test at every level.
There was a lot of confusion between Restart, Refusal, and Resend. This language has been simplified in the Guide.
Retrieving objects (balls, bumpers, etc.) may not have squeakers or other noises.
Practice runs/Fun runs may be held the day or night before the Fetch test or sooner, but not the day of.
Zoomie times- See Dog not working in the Guide. The times have been changed to 30 seconds for Novice, 20 seconds for Intermediate, and 15 seconds for Advanced and Retriever.
Dogs must wear a collar.
The starting position may be sit, down, or stand for all levels (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Retriever).
The start line is 5 ft. long and it is in the center of the course. Handlers may turn their bodies to the left or right to throw, but they may not move to line themselves up with the right or left blind. Start lines may be marked with cones, chalk, tape (indoors), or other unobtrusive objects such as “soccer dots.” See google for “soccer dots.”
Steps are outlined for what to do if there is a judge change.
Steps are outlined for what to do if the test is cancelled.
For outdoor tests, the ground must be flat and mowed. Dogs should not have to hunt for the ball in tall grass. The test area may not be on a hill or have a berm.
For indoor tests where balls bounce and roll, handlers may use a ball with a rope, or the judge may choose to have the ball placed.
Dyed dogs – rules are included.
Doubles – a more detailed explanation is provided.
Distance between Obstacles is explained.
If a dog soils the test area, it must be cleaned before the next dog.
If the handler throws 3 times and doesn’t get the ball on course or the required distance, the judge should have the ball placed or thrown by a helper.
A judge’s dog may be tested by an alternate judge who is listed on the Event Application.
Premium list – this is a clarification and not a change. Every Fetch test, including if the host is a CGC Evaluator/Fetch judge, must have a premium list (so it can be on the Events calendar).

Welcome to AKC Fetch! When dog owners are asked about activities they like to do with their dogs, the most common responses are to take their dog for a walk and to play ball (fetch) with the dog.

05/16/2024

Koda's whole family joined in on the Sparkly Paw AKC Fit Dog May Memorial Fun Run/Group Walk

05/11/2024

Thank you Steven Levites who captured some lovely pictures of DJthe Toller at the Fetch test last weekend!

05/11/2024

Zephyr completed the Paw AKC Fit Dog May Memorial Fun Run/Group Walk!

04/30/2024

Day of entries available for all levels!