What dog breeds have the longest life-span?

Jack Russell terrier pull small wagonAnn Gafke’s Teacher’s Pet, 325 E. Dripping Springs Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
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Newsweek puts Jack Russell terriers at the top of its list at 14 years.  It also has wonderful pictures that represent the top 25 breeds. https://www.newsweek.com/25-dog-breeds-longest-life-spans-1575093

We can he help with the exercise part of a healthy dog’s life and with creation of the bond between you and your dog. https://dogschooling.com/training/

 

This Newsweek article summarizes information from the American Kennel Club and the Dogs Longevity website set up by Dr. Kelly M. Cassidy.

You Expect Us to Celebrate St.Pat’s Day?

Two Border Collies and German Shepherd pose with St Patrick Day costumesAnn Gafke’s Teacher’s Pet, 325 E. Dripping Springs Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for the Irish? Not for us Scots as Border Collies, Moss (right) and Miste (left) testify.
Let us help you have fun with your dog while training to have the dog pay attention to you, regardless, do as you say, and stay on task. See these Drill Team pictures for inspiration.  You and your dog can do it, too. We can get your started now.

Border Collie Fun in Sun & Snow

4 Border Collie puppies playing in snowAnn Gafke’s Teacher’s Pet, 325 E. Dripping Springs Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
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Our Border Collie puppies and their mother had fun in today’s snow and sun. This was the puppies’s first experience with snow.
Join them for our early spring dog training classes that begin the week of March 1. Here is a link to information and to register: https://dogschooling.com/virtual-dog-training/  4 Border Collie puppies playing in snow 2 Border Collie puppies playing in snow 4 Border Collie puppies playing in snow 7 Border Collie playing in snow

Mither’s Clan – its first outing

Our six Border Collie puppies had their first visit to the front yard today (2/3). Click on any image to see a larger picture. Then, click the back arrow on the browser to return to this gallery.

Border Collies have the run of the park

This sunny Thanksgiving afternoon was a great time for a romp in our 10-acre,wooded dog park.  The park is open for our Building Members.  Dogs have great fun.  Our Collies were eager to run when we opened the gate.  They continued to explore for the next hour or so – non-stop.

What do dogs learn from each other?

This_is_sitWe can see that dogs often play at the same tempo.  What else do they learn from each other?  How about the ‘sit’, ‘down’, ‘stand’ and ‘stay’ exercises?  Gretel surely seems to be looking toward the other dogs as if she would like some guidance – or – demonstrating the ‘sit’ and expecting the other guys to take a lesson from her.

For an advanced version of the sit – check out how Bart does it.