Systematic Training 4 dogs

14/02/2025

This is a great article about exercise effects on both young and older dogs... exactly what I have with Weego and Piyat! I am glad it agreed with previous studies I've read. I thought others might be interested in the benefits and potential concerns (if you go really hard core and ask your dog to RUN 24 miles a day for years)😳😜🤯🤣
https://www.mylamedog.com/post/what-is-the-logic-behind-not-exercising-puppies-until-the-growth-plates-are-closed?fbclid=IwY2xjawIbtDZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQ687Jkj-fGZc0JdN92YSVHnPY50FUNCavTIiWJ0jpI-ofanmjEiXoKk2A_aem_YpYzMfcZE0o1I6qEVFXTVg

Over the years, many breeders, trainers, and owners have said that puppies should not be exercised until the growth plates are closed. I have been asked to radiograph 12-month-old dogs to make sure their growth plates are closed. Recently, a well-regarded colleague told me that he had an owner that....

11/02/2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/WMgcqayhkTk?si=RO8PwqpEisehEwp8

11/02/2025

Toenails and teeth day again! The nails are a pretty obvious transformation.

The teeth cleaning was not as obvious. The canine's canines (couldn't help myself!) and incisors had a light cover of tartar/plaque that flake off easily. The top right carnassial (last premolar) had - what looked like - a significant calculus chip. That chip came off in piece, then we could see the real problem...a slab fracture. Slab fractures are not uncommon, but often go unnoticed until the dog is very sick from infection. This individual has had a recent history of increased resource guarding and overall grouchiness... now we may know why!

Pictures turned out pretty good, so I wanted to share so you can recognize it if you see it in your dog's teeth! An excellent example why you should check teeth (and ears!) every time you trim nails.

10/02/2025

Treadmill shenanigans to start the day... Since they are exercising for different purposes, it does matter who is on what treadmill. Weego is maintaining conditioning and focusing on cardio. Piyat is working on developing physique and (hopefully!) burning off energy.

I prefer Piyat on the white treadmill, I can more closely monitor distance and speed on that machine. This morning, Piyat decided he wanted back on the front treadmill (where I started him and he has the strongest reinforcement history). He is determined and entertaining, all at the same time. 🤣🤣

08/02/2025

Pfeffie took a bit to learn how to squeeze through a tunnel, it's a serious workout for him!

08/02/2025

Oh Piyat, you are such a character... and Weego... bless you for your unbelievable patience💖🐾🤣

07/02/2025

Learning side changes with Torch

06/02/2025

Wee wittle Wonka!! 10 month old Wonka, starting to put some skills together!

06/02/2025

I am so very, VERY happy and proud to introduce NATCH, Grounders Versatility NATCH, Versatility Trial Champion Kash Taylor!!

Kash completed these elusive titles January 4, 2025. I wanted to wait until it was officially recorded and verified before sharing. Kash will be 12 years old in April and he has worked very, very hard to accomplish those Elite Chances qualifying runs!!

Good boy Kash, I'm awful proud of you!!💖🐾💖 Kash lives with and is loved by Connie Taylor.

06/02/2025

Piyat is Piyat-ing again... poor Redi!... just trying to catch a few Zzzs inside when an impromptu scene for WWD (World Wrestling Dalmatians) disrupts her peace.

06/02/2025

So this is what happens when I take Piyat away and they have to entertain themselves without him...

A compilation of Cody's thieving ways🤣. In real time, it took all afternoon. I video clips, it was 4 minutes. With editing, it's down to 2 minutes... the only surprise is that Cody has an accomplice!! Weego pushed the blankets closer to the doggy door.

06/02/2025

Weego's facial expressions are hilarious!

06/02/2025

06/02/2025

Teeth need attention too! A quick cleaning of the canines to remove a bit of calculus that had built up since the last toenail day. Every time I trim nails, I check teeth and ears. Just a quick scratch with my thumbnail as enough to remove this light buildup! Your dogs teeth should be white with a smooth surface.

06/02/2025

I just got the most amazing, exhilarating news!! Weego is ranked #5 dalmatian in AKC agility Regular class for 2024!! I am beyond excited and proud of him!! I had no clue we were even close! Thank you Ann Powell for sharing this amazing news!!

We end the year as #5 AKC dalmatianhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/03072048/MACH-End-Year-2024.pdf

#2 (24") dalmatian on the bad dog power ranking https://baddogagility.com/Dalmatian-ranking-by-powerscore-for-2024-for-q3-through-q4-july-december/

We earned our first MACH, NATCH 3, Elite Platinum All Around, and qualified for AKC National Agility Championships -- all in 2024.

He is... simply... the very BEST!!💖🐾❣️

05/02/2025

SAVE THE DATE!!

Come join us for a weekend of NADAC fun in Evansville Indiana, April 18-20,2025!

Premium pending NADAC approval, will share as soon as approved!!

Indoors, climate controlled, small trial, big fun! Patti Cavin judging 3 days with all classes!

4 rounds of gamblers for those chasing that platinum NATCH!!

05/02/2025

Toenail trimming time!!

A few before/after pictures of some recent manicure jobs. The green dotted line is the angle and approximate place I dremel to. By using this cut line, I am able to remove more of the nail material and it causes the quick to recede more rapidly - all without causing any pain (no blood!). I don't cut with clippers, everything is removed with a diamagroove dremel attachment.

05/02/2025

Piyat is learning about conformation competition. We recently went to a large show (60+ Dalmatians!) to practice being a good boy outside of the ring. He was even able to lie down (eventually) while the Dalmatians were being shown in the ring just feet away. Good boy Piyat puppy!!