Posts by Laura Reeves
44 – Call the Coonhounds: Night Hunts, Water Races and more
Jason Duby and Blue Tick Coonhounds Big Adventures
Jason Duby loves to run his blue tick coonhounds. Bench shows, field trials, nite hunts and water races are all coonhound competitions that earn AKC titles.
This introduction will be shorter than usual as nite hunts and water races are new to me, but sound like “great time had by all”.
Competitions are held under both UKC and AKC guidelines and are most prevalent in the southern portions of the U.S.
Please enjoy Episode #44 on puredogtalk.com
Friday Fun: Jason Duby Calls the Coonhounds|Pure Dog Talk
Jason Duby on Blue Tick Coonhounds Night Hunts If terms like Strike & Stay, or the definition of “Treed” are foreign to you, listen to Episode #44 on Pure Dog…
Read Full Post43 – Fight for your Breeding Rights: Patti Strand and NAIA
National Animal Interest Alliance
National Animal Interest Alliance and Patti Strand have been fighting for purebred dogs and animal ownership rights for 26 years. Listen as Patti Strand gives an overview of the Animal Rights issues, the history, current public perception, and the propaganda war.
NAIA Trust
The NAIA Trust is the legislative arm of NAIA and greatly expands our legislative capacity and your ability to contact legislators directly.
Wednesday Wisdom: How to Fight for you Right to Breed: Patti Strand & NAIA
27 Years in Your Corner: Patti Strand and NAIA New Jersey passed the anti-breeder bill. Think this is not your fight? A litter of 10 labrador retrievers would qualify you…
Read Full PostMentor Monday: Junior Handler’s: Wise Beyond Their Years
We Asked Junior Handlers: When showing in both Juniors and in regular conformation, do you show your dog(s) differently? If so, what’s different and what’s the same? Current Juniors, Aged-Out…
Read Full Post42 – Juniors Speak Out: Listen to the Wisdom – Jr. Showmanship Judges
Juniors are Wise Beyond Their Years
Little did we know when Laura Reeves put the question out on Facebook asking the simple question…
Is there a difference between competing in Junior Showmanship and the regular conformation ring?
We would be overwhelmed with a multitude of intelligent, thought-provoking responses!
Juniors of all ages, aged-out Juniors, and Juniors that are now judging Juniors have a lot to say!
Here is a list of some of the best! Thank You!
Taylor Marshall, Rily DeVos Mars, Kelly Schur, Janelle Chamberlin, Kendyl Schultze, Jess Pearson, Alexzandra Erb, Shahntae Martinez, Cassie Noe, Abbie Marsh, Jeannette Mueller, Hannah Layne Hunyady, Shannon Jimenez, Vienna Yeadon, Lauren Elizabeth Weber, Annika Dechert, Anna Pearson, Caleb Campbell, Kim Bullard, Terri Brennan-Weiss, Kaitlin Derosier, Mallary Ross, Chloe Auld, Sylvia Miller, Gilliam McKim
Per Request
Yes, we will be publishing an article with all the responses! It will also be in our weekly newsletter, so if you aren’t on our mailing list… join us.
Friday Fun: Girl Scouts Have Gone to the Dog… Show: Marlene Groves & the AKC Dog Show Patch Program
Marlene Groves’ Girl Scouts and the AKC Dog Patch Program Episode #41 of PureDogTalk features Marlene Groves, the history of the Girl Scout Dog Show Patch program, and the eventual…
Read Full Post41 – Girl Scouts Have Gone to the Dogs… and Get an AKC Dog Show Patch Merit Badge
Marlene Groves and the Girl Scout Dog Show Patch
Lifelong Girl Scout and Bloodhound fancier, Marlene Groves created the Dog Show Patch for Girl Scouts of all ages to learn about dogs.
Donated to the AKC, the program is a great way for clubs to bring youth and dogs together, and a popular much-needed media focus for All-Breed shows.
Listen to Episode #41 as Marlene reveals how and why the program was created, and the journey with the AKC including Girl Scouts in their public outreach and media programs.
40 – Breed the Best, Love the Rest: Doug and Michaelanne Johnson on Old English Sheepdogs and Bouviers
A Family Affair: How to Balance Family and Breeding
Recorded LIVE at Westminster Dog Show.
Doug and Michaelanne Johnson of Old English Sheepdog and Bouvier des Flandres fame raised 5 children while handling show dogs and running a Colorado Springs, CO boarding and training kennel.
Winners of the AKC Breeder of the Year and Herding award in 2006, credit goes to the family as a whole. Son Colton Johnson is now a professional handler and the four girls help run the family kennel business with everyone having an input on the breeding decisions.
The Johnsons breed Old English Sheepdogs under the Bugaboo prefix originated by Canadian breeders and mentors John and Edie Shields.
39 – Jody’s Juniors: Teaching our next generation of Dog Show Handlers
Jody Davidson – Jody’s Juniors
Once upon a time a Junior Handler herself, Jody Davidson is a professional dog trainer, member of Assoc of Professional Dog Trainers, and Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Located in Arizona, Jody leads a team of young dog show enthusiasts to become not only good handlers, but the life skills of responsibility, discipline, and compassion.
From chores to grooming, lessons on toenails, healthy poop, heatstroke, sportsmanship, and nutrition; Jody’s Juniors learn how to care for and train dogs.