May 17, 2015 | Dog Shows, Tips
All of that socialization from yesterday really paid off for Tipsy because she did FABULOUS on the table without a peep or sound with the judge’s approach. The one thing the table did bring was attention to her shedding coat. The judge not only fluffed it a bit...
May 16, 2015 | Boomer the Pug, Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship
…For Alexis to actually make it to all rings at a show! Yes, we had three entries today – Long coat Chihuahuas, Pugs and Junior Showmanship. For the first time in a very long time, we didn’t have a ring conflict! Whats a fantastically nice change!...
May 16, 2015 | Dog Shows, Tips
We have some time to kill between ring times and we just so happen to have a lot of ring side fans today so it all worked in our favor. Dr. Mario and his wife as well as Shannon, Shelly and Tami came come to the show site to take in the dogs and root for friends....
May 16, 2015 | Boomer the Pug, Dog Shows
When you are up against a Rufus son, you have your work cut out for you! Alexis and Boomer have competed against the great Rufus himself an now that is son is out on the road, Boomer’s days of taking Breed will be far and few between. After this weekend, we will...
May 16, 2015 | Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Tips
Anyone that participates in dog shows knows what a “reserve” is compared to a REAL reserve. You see, those “default” 1st place ribbons are nice, because they get you back into the ring for the Winners competition. But getting the 1st place with...
Apr 25, 2015 | Dog Shows, New Puppies, Olive, Tips, Training
We made some sugary-sweet lemonade day! After packing up and getting to bed as early as ever yesterday, so that we could make our 8:30 am ring time in Vero Beach this morning, right around the halfway mark, we had to turn around and come home to handle a family...
