Jan 7, 2014 | Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Teddy, Training
The West Volusia Kennel Club holds a Conformation Class devoted to Juniors on Tuesday nights and tonight we were finally abel to rearrange our very busy Tuesday schedule to fit in our first class. We love the classes held at the Orlando Dog Training Center by...
Jan 5, 2014 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Teddy
Day two in Deland brought more of the same and it was equally as exciting. Again, Alexis rocked it with all of her show techniques and nailed the free stacking. Another day being moved up into second place and another afternoon filled with smiles. A major boost in...
Jan 4, 2014 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Teddy
When I shared the news with my daughter that she would have competition this weekend, with a total of three entries in her class, she had a hard time holding back her excitement. Finally! A chance to compete against someone! A chance to earn a point! Her wish came...
Nov 24, 2013 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Teddy
Even with an 8:00 am ring time, we were rip roaring’ ready to go! (Yes, we stayed in a hotel in the area so that an early ring time could be made!) After a wonderful hotel breakfast, we made it ringside just in time and Alexis was again, unfortunately the only...
Nov 23, 2013 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship
One of the joys of Junior Handling is that the kids are often times asked to show other breeds for other handlers. Extra handlers are generally needed during the Best of Breed competition when they have enter multiple dogs and can only handle one. Today’s case...
Nov 23, 2013 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship
Alexis rocked it in her Juniors competition and I cannot tell you how disappointed I am that she was the only entry in her class. She seriously could have taken first in a competition with her awesome table moves! Granted, all of her single entry shows thus far have...