by Becky | May 22, 2020 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
If you haven’t heard, AKC has done a wonderful thing for everyone stuck at home due to Covid-19 risk. They are now offering video titles for both trick dog and rally-o novice. This is great news, because the entire show season was going to be a wash for our...
by Becky | Apr 16, 2019 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
Recently, a person in a dog group I am subscribed to asked for a list of service dog trainers who would work for free. This is not uncommon, and every time I see it I get a little bit angry. I decided I should write a post, because this problem isn’t limited to...
by Becky | Jan 4, 2019 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
Duchess is practicing her stays at the local feed store. She is 3 months old. Currently there is a little ‘challenge’ going around social media to do 30 days / 30 places with your dog. I love this idea for new owners. Everyone knows they should socialize...
by Becky | Aug 12, 2017 | Home, Training Tips
Over the last week I have been pet sitting Lincoln, who is Quincy’s full brother (Bree x Bret litter). Back when I lived in Killeen, TX I would occasionally watch Lincoln for his family when they would travel. When I moved away they had to use another person,...
by Becky | Jul 5, 2016 | Litters, Our Dogs, Training Tips, Uncategorized
I was looking over the FAQ on my website the other day and realized I wrote that piece at least 15 years ago. The entire work needs a major overhaul, not to mention a reality check for those shopping for a new pet. When I started breeding dogs 20 years ago having a...
by Becky | Jun 24, 2016 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
It has been busy around here. First, we took an amazing vacation to Alaska for two weeks. Keith had to make a trip for military reasons, and our family decided to make it a combined work / vacation. Visiting the state has been on my list since I was a child...