Jan 29, 2017 | Bred-By, Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino
I am so exceptionally proud of both Stella and Tino! They were real troopers with all of the odd Florida weather, all while taking on anxiety from being in the dog show ring. Even though Tino started out been scared by his first judge, by today he actually walked...
Jan 28, 2017 | Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino
Even though we had more sun today than yesterday, boy was it cold today! Stella was so much better with Alexis yesterday so she stayed on her today. The results we’re quite obvious. Stella shows much better for Alexis than for me. And that’s perfectly...
Jan 27, 2017 | Bred-By, Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella, Tino
I don’t know if it was the blistering cold weather for the change in handlers but both Tino and Stella did amazing today. Tails up the entire time, focused and quite calm with the judge. Of course she had very gentle hands which was helpful. Yesterday’s...
Jan 26, 2017 | Bred-By, Breeding Chihuahuas, Dog Shows, Showing Chihuahuas, Tino
When Alexis asked if she could be the first one to take Tino into the dog show ring I was tickled pink! It was such a monumental day and for her to wish to be the one on the lead means her confidence has definitely increased. I am so proud! The pride continued when I...
Jan 25, 2017 | Grooming, Tino
Tomorrow is Mr. Tino’s big dog show debut. We have been taking him to shows to expose him to the sights, sounds and smells of an all-breed dog show for the last couple months, but today he received his very first showroom. That of course includes a bath with...
Jan 23, 2017 | Milly, New Puppies, Temperament
We came home last weekend from Brooksville to a family emergency, so Alexis and I had to travel up north for the week. We came home today and found the results of my husband’s amazing work socialization with Oops. We brought him and his mom downstairs right...
Jan 16, 2017 | Dog Shows, Stella
Stella actually walked up to the judge today! Like within a couple feet of the judge. Totally amazing! So very proud of this girl. She’s come such a long way. I know we have a long way to go but I’m so proud of how far she’s come. She’s worth...
Jan 15, 2017 | Dog Shows, Stella
Even though today was pretty much the same results all of those before, today Stella showed a lot more confidence in the ring! I have found being the only entry in her class has been a plus – it’s forced her to be more confidence but also given her a...
Jan 14, 2017 | Dog Shows, Junior Showmanship, Showing Chihuahuas, Stella
What’s filled with more of the same. Still no improvement with Stella but again I’ll take socialization and experience over anything. The judges have been very patient and kind to her so what more could I ask for? Alexis and Margie look fabulous together...
Jan 13, 2017 | Dog Shows, Stella
Stella is the only Open Bitch entered, so I don’t know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing that she is the only dog in the ring. I’m thinking if there was someone else there she might be more comfortable walking around the ring? I’m not sure....
