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47 – Yellow Submarine, Rock and Roll, Peace Out and Woofstock: Kim Meredith
Remember the 60’s? Tie Dye, Rock and Roll, Yellow Submarine, the Beatles and Woofstock… oh yeah, peace out man
45 – Canine Conditioning: 8 Simple Exercises from Dixie Rae Sick
Dixie Rae Sick on Canine Conditioning Canine Conditioning is fitness for all our canine competitors and athletes. Whether your dog is a show dog, an agility dog or a frisbee dog, herding, hunting, working, or field dog, or just your best backpacking companion; fitness prevents injury and encourages a healthier, happier experience.
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…
41 – 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…
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…
38 – Throw a Party with a Premium List: Betty-Anne Stenmark’s Guide for Dog Show Chairs and Clubs
A Dog Show Should Be Fun Listen to Episode #38 of Pure Dog Talk as Betty-Anne Stenmark shares lessons learned of how to throw a party with a premium list; a dog show that all enjoy and attracts specialty clubs to party too. Show Chairs, Club Members, Exhibitors and Aspiring Judges will all benefit from…
36 – Bird Crazy Dogs? Learn from a Master of Bird Dogs: Ray Calkins, DVM
Bird Dog Mentor: Ray Calkins Mentors Who Last a Lifetime by Laura Reeves Ray and Lynn Calkins, Cascade GWP, were among my very first breed mentors. Back in the mid-‘80s, I acquired my first Wirehair when I was a teenager. She was eventually bred to the Calkins’ first Wirehair, the dog who would be the…
35 – Dogs to the Rescue: Firefighters, First Responders and Pluis Davern
Listen as Pluis Davern brings her devotion and wonderful spirit to Pure Dog Talk #35. Part Two of Sussex Spaniels, Spaniel Hunt Tests, and the formation of the Search and Rescue Canine program. Pluis Davern 2011 AKC Breeder of the Year – Sundowner Sussex Spaniel First Sussex Spaniel, Vicar of Lexxfield CD was first Sussex…
27 – Ringcraft: How to Read the Judge’s Mind
Yes, you can read the dog show judges mind! Laura Reeves lets you in on the secrets of ringcraft – master level skills of understanding the judges hands, gestures, and procedures. More on proofing a dog that has not been properly prepared for life as a show dog….or just a great companion.
24 – Number 1 What?: Right Dog, Right Timing, Wrong Plan
Do you have the right dog, at the right time, competing with the right plan? Good or great breed type, handling skills or professional handler, all breed or number one in breed competitions and how to determine the best route.