May 9, 2014 | Junior Showmanship
The very much anticipated day has finally arrived! Rayna was able to have a friend of hers bring Boomer down to Jacksonville from South Carolina, saving us a trip to Georgia, the original planned location. Thank you so much Valerie for making us a part of your trip...
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 7, 2014 | Junior Showmanship
An amazing opportunity presented itself, allowing for Alexis to branch out and explore the dog showing world with a new breed. We have been searching for a breed with more substance yet small enough to tolerate being surrounded by a pack of Chihuahuas. Our sweet Teddy...
Apr 6, 2014 | Beamer, Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Spike
With yesterday’s experiences behind us and the lessons learned, things were reworked in a way that made this morning an entirely different experience. As planned, KC went home with Hope yesterday and she worked with both her and Spike last night. I am proud to...
Apr 5, 2014 | Beamer, Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, KC, Showing Chihuahuas
So this morning was a major first for many different things. The first time Hope showed a Chihuahua, the first time Alexis showed in Breed and the first dog show for Beamer! With all of that being said, there was a lot of anxiety going down the show leads mixed with...
