Sep 21, 2013 | Dog Shows, KC, Teddy
We had a lot of down time today, with Chihuahuas showing at 8:00 am and Juniors entering the ring at 12:45. Teddy seems to realize he is in his element and insists on being out of his crate and enjoying the show venue. He is allowing anyone and everyone to come up and...
Sep 21, 2013 | Dog Shows, KC
KC’s new skittish tendencies mixed with lack of coat were topped off with the loudest AC unit fans I have ever heard, in a room that echoed everything. It was the perfect dog show storm, creating a less than perfect gait. She stopped and started with every...
Sep 20, 2013 | Dog Shows, Jibber Jabber
As a member of a local and national breed club, I can tell you, an all-breed club is a completely different experience. It is one that I would recommend to anyone wishing to learn more about AKC competitions. With my daughter and I in the process of joining the WVKC...
Sep 11, 2013 | Junior Showmanship, KC, Teddy, Training
and boy am I seeing her revert into a sissy ninny! At one moment she is her feisty self and then a tuff of dog hair blows by and she barks in a defensive stance. She did great on the floor when she didn’t have to walk near any of the big dogs and she is back to...
Aug 28, 2013 | Junior Showmanship, KC, Teddy
I am not sure what inspired everyone to come out tonight but boy was the ring packed! So much so that everyone only got two trips around the ring. But in true Mary-Lynn style, she gave each person her undivided, one-on-one attention. With a week off last week, it was...
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...
