Jan 28, 2014 | Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Teddy, Training
It’s Tuesday night so that means Junior Conformation Class! So worth the 45 minute drive into Deland and now we are turning it into a social event with dinner to follow class with Hope and her mom! My daughter showed off the same skilled that she combined and...
Jan 26, 2014 | Showing Chihuahuas, Spike, Training
My daughter wants to show a dog that she has completely trained, just like her friend Hope is doing. I explained the challenges that come with entering the Junior Ring with a none-Champion dog but it hasn’t slowed down her desire to try. Gotta love her...
Jan 25, 2014 | Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Teddy
Let me re-phrase that. Ocala at 8:00 in January with temperatures in the 30’s after 5 hours of sleep in a musty hotel room. One might think we are crazy devoted to the sport. The truth is we are bound and determined to get my daughter her first point. She needs...
Jan 24, 2014 | Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Teddy
We packed up and headed out to Ocala tonight. Thank goodness for the trusty Motel6 to have a very last minute, pet friendly room available. We are less than 10 minutes from the show site so the location is ideal in these circumstances. After we unpacked and settled in...
Jan 21, 2014 | Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Teddy, Training
My daughter is feeling so much more confident now that she has been attending the Junior Conformation Classes, surrounded by other kids and teens her own age. Also, the instructions are Junior specific, which is perfect. I have to say, I have learned a lot from the...
Jan 20, 2014 | Bella, Sleeping Habits, Smoochie, Supplies and Finds, Weather
With the temperatures dropping as low as they have, the latest “mark-down” deal I found has turned out to be a life-saver! Yes, I found it at Burlington, and for only $9.99! Apillow with a pocket is what I would call it and after both girls immediately...