Aug 14, 2013 | Junior Showmanship, KC, Teddy, Training
Tonight’s training was all about tender touch. When on the table, my daughter has the tendency to manhandle Teddy, using her full hand instead of finger tips while stacking him on the table. He is a lot smaller than he appears – That coat makes him look...
Aug 7, 2013 | Junior Showmanship, Training
At tonight’s conformation class, Teddy seemed more fixated on me than he ever has been before. He is very attached to me ways but normally he is keyed in on my daughter during class. Not tonight. And I don’t know if it is because I brought KC with me...
Jul 31, 2013 | Junior Showmanship, Training
Tonight’s conformation class involved teaching my daughter one of the key elements of Junior Showmanship – NEVER EVER EVER get between the judge and the dog. She has master the changing of hands on certain patterns to keep the dog in front but tonight is...
Jul 24, 2013 | Junior Showmanship, Teddy, Training
Tonight’s Conformation class was taught by Maria – the most energetic and vivacious instructor my daughter has ever encountered. She is a quiet and subdued teenager and we are hoping that Junior Showmanship will help build her confidence. Maria took her...
Jun 26, 2013 | Huggie, Junior Showmanship, Teddy, Training
For tonight’s conformation class, we decided to take Teddy for my daughter to practice with. He hasn’t had a lead on in over a year and that was just for his appearance in the costume contest at one of our fun matches. And I know it has been years since he...
Jun 12, 2013 | Dog Shows, Huggie, KC, Training
With the Orlando Cluster just around the corner, the Orlando Dog Training Center held their final conformation class before the shows tonight and I brought both of the girls for some additional lessons. This is only Jillian’s second class but it was the perfect...
