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How about this turnabout story – how a dog helped her handler get trim.

Cute article. Who is training whom? New Hampshire dog trainer has an interesting take on the topic of dumb dogs. She points out how well many of those dogs have trained their families to accommodate them.

Use an “obedience trainer’s eye” as you watch this  Welch best-in-show conformation video.  As you watch, think about what the trainer needed do have done and what the handler is doing in the training area to get the dog to perform.  Lots of “obedience” in the conformation ring.

If you want to have fun with your dog, you need to consider our Drill Team.  You and your dog will be doing things you may never thought possible and have some wonderful fun with other members of the team and their dogs.  Check out the Drill Team page. Look at the picture gallery to get an idea about the variety to fun you can have with your dog. Use the Contact Us tab to talk about getting involved, and contact us for more invitation.

 What’s new, interesting and/or important:

Below are items that caught our attention about dogs, dog training, service work, and just fun with dogs. To view older posts, use the News & Ideas tab.

Chicago therapy dog adds new venue for therapy visits – jail.  Read the full story here.

Touching story: Elementary school therapy dog retires after 14 years of service. Student reactions.

Veteran trainer discusses ways to retire you dog from agility “when its time.”