Nov 9, 2015 | New Puppies, Showing Chihuahuas, Tips, Training
So it was suggested that I take Tipsy out on our evening walks to see if we can add to that socialization checklist and help her gain more confidence – ultimately getting that tail up when she’s waking! Well, she went the first 1/2 mile of our 2 mile trip...
Aug 16, 2015 | New Puppies, Showing Chihuahuas
We performed our 8 week puppy evaluations per the Hasting approach to evaluating the structure of puppies. We took a few photos to help document how we came to our conclusion. If you have studied and use the Hasting’s approach, you already know our choice. If...
Aug 14, 2015 | New Forever Families, Showing Chihuahuas, Ty
Shannon is taking our sweet Ty into her home and heart for a chance to build his confidence and get him int the show ring. If there is anyone that can do it, it’s Shannon! We have had an oddly busy summer, and a chance for him to get some one-on-one training is...
Jun 25, 2015 | Showing Chihuahuas, South Dixie's Chihuahuas, Training
Kiss is a dream when walking on the lead. Not a pause or hesitation, with her tail up and possible smile on her face. It is keeping her still long enough to self stack that she is not to keen on. She is a puppy at heart and all she wants to do is move. The lead on...
Jun 20, 2015 | Beamer, Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Tips
After all of the excitement from yesterday, today’s schedule is going to keep me on my toes! It started with an 11:45 ring time for Chihuahuas, which was awfully kind. (We generally start at 8am). From there was had the eye clinic to have several of our dogs...
Jun 13, 2015 | Beamer, Dog Shows, KC, Showing Chihuahuas, Tampa Bay Chihuahua Club, Tips
I mean entered! Our round two for the day was more of the same – No real placements but a lot of fun none the less! The girls had a blast, which to me is all that matters. In addition, we supported the club and Tipsy went again with nippy-nippy, only a slight...
