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08/12/2024

I see a few people have come to the conclusion that I am a breeder. Not sure where that comes from. Maybe because they see some photo of puppies on my page. The pups here are either clients pups or Rescue pups I have placed.
Now I have bred my dog twice in his 10 years. All pups will come back to me if the owners have a problem and an no longer keep them. They are all Registered dogs and can compete in dog shows.
I am sorry if you think a dog show is cruel but my dogs are my family first and we compete to have fun and meet others with the same interest.
I have rescued a few dogs and placed them in good homes. I have retired from rescue as it takes a lot out of me to do all the things the dogs need. I also have retired from the show ring as my dog has won his championship. We are not enjoying the friend we have made. My dog does help me in many ways around my place and he enjoys every minute of it.
I welcome you to ask me anything you wish but please do not jump to any conclusion just because you have a different idea of how I should raise my dog. He is very happy and healthy.

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08/12/2024

First photo is when Rogue is about 18 months in a conformation show.
Second photo is when Rogue was about 2 years old and is being checked over by the judge. They start at the head working down the back, Ribcage and ending checking the hind quarters. He was so excited he could hardly stand still.
Last Photo was taken when he was about 26 months. He has just won his Championship. I was so proud of him.
Last 2 videos are of his competing in Nosework. There is a scent hidden in one box, He must find the scent and tell me which box it is located in. He had the best time of the weekend.
Today he is coming 10 years and still very active and wanting to please. We are both retired from the showring. We still have a lot of fun together and he still has the proud look to him. We still play around with some scent work. I have been thinking of entering a trial this coming spring. He loves to compete and I hate to tell him no.

16/07/2024

When most people think of socializing their puppy or their dog they think that they need to let their dog meet everyone and every dog but in reality socialization is learning to be neutral in all kinds of environments and learning that new things are not scary things.

In my experience, improper socialization can create over-excitement, fearfulness, or even aggression depending on the dog. You got that happy-go-lucky dog who has never been told, “No you can’t go say hello” now screaming and pulling every time they see someone new. That puppy was taken to the dog park and got run over by a bigger dog and is now fearful of new dogs approaching. Or that little dog who keeps being shoved into people's faces that’s now snapping at anyone reaching to pet it. At the end of the day what most people want is a dog that is calm and can go out and enjoy life with you yet interact with people and dogs when appropriate, it's a balancing act.

Even if your dog has poor socialization skills or behavioral issues, it's not too late to work on building their confidence and neutrality!

07/04/2024

FREE CGC CLASSES
FRIDAYS
April 12th, 19th, & 26th
5:30 – 6:30PM
come a half hour early to register
Riverside Park, upper area near the gazebo
CGC Test & Trick Dog Test
Saturday, May 4th
starting at 2:00PM
Riverside Park, upper area near the gazebo