The huge dog show known as the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin is coming up this weekend (December 17 – 18) in Orlando, Florida. The event actually runs all of this week with lots of preliminary rounds and exhibitors starting on December 13th. Yes, there is a conformation show, including 209 different breeds, as well as a Junior Handling Competition. I’ll bring you more information on those tomorrow. But what I want to talk about today is the stuff that goes on outside of the all-breed show rings. Continue reading 2016 National Championships By The Numbers
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Saturday Survey: Canine Jobs
I posted this week about an innovative program in NYC, pairing dogs with underprivileged kids at schools. What about your dog – does he have a job?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Western Region Finals of 2014 Incredible Dog Challenge – Live Streaming
Here’s the link for Saturday’s Western Region Finals of the 2014 Purina Pro-Plan Incredible Dog Challenge. Clicking on the link will take you to Livestream.com, where you watch all of the action as it unfolds. The finals begin at 2 pm on Saturday, May 31, 2014 and run until 8 pm that same day. (Both times are Eastern, even though the event is being held in Huntington Beach, CA)
If you’ve not seen one of these competitions before, you’re in for a real treat. Events include Diving Dogs, Jack Russell Hurdle Races, Freestyle Flying Disc, Agility, and Fetch It!
Winners from this competition will go head to head with the Eastern Regional winners in St. Louis, MO September 26th – 27th.
Happy watching!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Tuesday Top Ten: Ways to Celebrate National Pet Month
May is National Pet Month! Here are our top ten ways to celebrate.
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Saturday Survey: K-9 Nose Work
If you’ve been following along this week, you’ve read about Dutchess, the blind therapy dog who participates in the sport of K-9 Nose Works, which I had never heard of before. So, I also added a post on the sport. Your thoughts about this sport?
Continue reading Saturday Survey: K-9 Nose Work
Dock Dogs World Championships
The World Championships for Dock Dogs are winding down in Dubuque, Iowa. Check out their Facebook page for all the pix, videos, and results!
Regarding the picture: I knew the competition was fierce, but I hadn’t heard they were allowing sharks to compete!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
A World’s Record Up for Grabs
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Saturday Survey: Dog events at the Olympics
Well, the Olympics started last night, and I’m glued to my television. My dogs, however, are less enamored – they’re sleeping through the whole thing. I have to think, however, if we were there, they’d be more excited. If you took your dog to the Olympics, what would he / she excel in?
Continue reading Saturday Survey: Dog events at the Olympics
Saturday Survey: What’s Doing This Weekend?
We’re having a very busy weekend so far. What are you and your dog doing to celebrate the beautiful weather?
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Dog Days of Summer
I think I found out what they mean when they say “Dog Days of Summer”. Yes, it’s been hot here, but that’s not the true meaning. We spent all day Saturday entertaining Maggie and Cooper (although we four-leggers had a good time, too.)