Madison participated in her first AKC Agility trial last weekend. Mom signed up for all three days, and in the end it was tiring, but a good thing. As always, things did not run as planned. Madison got on the teeter and did that, but she didn’t understand her weaves. [Read more…]
How Does A Happy Agility Dog Look?
Have you seen a happy agility dog? If not, Madison will show you one! We just got the still photos from Madison’s NADAC intro trial in July. She did a great job catching some fun moments! My GBGV Life purchased all the photos for personal use from Great Dane Photography. [Read more…]
Madison Begins Her Grand Agility Career With Success
Madison began her agility career on Saturday at a NADAC trial just a few miles from home. She started with puppy agility eighteen months ago. Mom thought about quitting a lot until this spring when Madison seemed to finally “get it.” Team Pink plans to mostly run in AKC trials, but this trial was a perfect test to see how things would go outside agility school. She might be the first GBGV to run in NADAC as the breed was not on the list when she registered, it had to be added. [Read more…]
Keep Your Pup Safe In The Water With A Dog Life Jacket #ChewyInfluencer
Why would you need a dog life jacket? My sisters and I love swimming in pools, ponds, lakes, and the ocean. We can all swim, so why would a life jacket be necessary? Just as humans who can swim need one sometimes, so does your dog. [Read more…]
Is Pet Insurance Right For You? How Do You Decide?
Pet Insurance is a pretty hot topic these days. There are a lot of strong opinions for and against it, but how do you decide if it is right for you and your pet? Visits to the vet can really get expensive fast. With the developments in pet care, veterinary care is expanding, and becoming increasingly costly. Let’s look at how we made the decision about health insurance at our house. [Read more…]
Achiever Dog And RATN Titles In The Mail
Have you heard of the new AKC Achiever Dog program? My sisters, have been waiting for mail from the AKC with their RATN Titles they earned back in March. Last week, they were shocked when four large envelopes showed up instead of two! The extra two envelopes were from the Achiever Dog program. [Read more…]
Moving To The Open Class In Barn Hunt
What is the Open Class in Barn Hunt? After earning their Novice Titles, my sisters automatically moved up to the Open Class. Most of the time if you are entered in more trials at one level and you earn a title, you can move up to the next class for the rest of the trials. Madison was on fire all weekend, and really got into finding the rats at any level! [Read more…]
2 RATN Titles – A Successful Barn Hunt Weekend!
My sisters each brought home a RATN Title (Rat Novice) in Barn Hunt this weekend. I thought they were going to give up the “naked sport” of rat hunting, but it appears they are getting good at it, and plan on continuing! Madison, especially, being just 19 months old really understands when it is time to work, and she is good! [Read more…]
5 Tips For Rewarding Dogs With Food
Rewarding dogs for behaviors can be done with food/treats, toys, or affection. In many cases, using food or treats is the most effective way to train your dog. Today, Bailie, Madison and I are sharing some of our training tips using food as a reward. Your dog, and what you are training for will also determine which type of reward is best for your own situation. [Read more…]
The Making Of A Future Agility Champion, Or Not?
Is Madison on course to become a future agility champion, or not? She has been taking agility courses since January and has only missed one class. She loves going to school, running the courses, and seeing her classmates, but how good is she at agility? [Read more…]
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