Apr 18, 2014 | Bella, Temperament
After the way poor Smoochie became terrified at conformation class, I thought it best to socialize Bella as well so that she too becomes more comfortable with strangers. Having teenagers allows me a unique opportunity to socialize our dogs. Teens seem to come in packs...
Apr 16, 2014 | Showing Chihuahuas, Smoochie, Temperament, Training
We have never gone to the Wednesday night conformation classes. This year, they have changed up the schedule a bit with Tuesday’s classes being held at 7 pm and Wednesday’s at 8 pm. Wednesday classes have always been smaller, so I hoped we could get...
Apr 15, 2014 | Beamer, Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Training
Conformation classes from the Orlando Dog Training Club are finally back in session. The Fairgrounds have not been available to them since back around Christmas and boy oh boy have we missed our classes! Granted, so much has changed in our program since back in...
Apr 15, 2014 | Junior Showmanship
Today’s grooming lessons included some specialized instruction as we prepare for Boomer thePug’s arrival. Emily brought her family’s Boston Terrier, Earl to the shop for Alexis to learn how to groom a somewhat similar breed. The wrinkles and short...
Apr 13, 2014 | ChiChi Gear Products, Feeding & Dog Food, Our Chihuahuas
My daughter has been trying to come up with ideas on things that she can make to add to the Figgy Chi Gear Store. Since she loves to cook with her dad, the request to give homemade dog biscuits a go was granted. A liver and cottage cheese bait biscuit recipe was...