After our last dog show, I resolved to do something about how Epic appears in profile, so back to conformation handling classes we went. What I learned is that if I hold Epic’s head up by her collar just a bit, and lover the bait to almost my knees, it improves her profile a lot.Continue reading “Pupdate – May 2014 Dog Shows”
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Pupdate – March 8, 2014
In the past two weeks, we haven’t been up to a whole lot. Epic came with me to deliver a CARO rally obedience seminar in Winnipeg. It was her second time in hotel, her first time in an elevator and her first weekend in the portable fabric crate. We survived, the crate survived and noContinue reading “Pupdate – March 8, 2014”
Pupdate – February 21, 2014
Last weekend, Epic and I attended our very first conformation dog show. We have been preparing at home and in class for some time now and a local show provided the perfect opportunity to put our skills to the test. Since it was Epic’s first show, and because I had some teaching commitments I decidedContinue reading “Pupdate – February 21, 2014”
Pupdate is Back!
When I last reported before Christmas, Epic was coming up to her 6 month “birthday”. Between a short holiday over Christmas and being incredibly busy at Prairie Dog Daycare, it was easy to let things slide. Epic is just over 7 months old now and old enough to come to ‘big dog’ daycare. She comesContinue reading “Pupdate is Back!”
Pupdate – Week 23
23 Weeks, 1 Day I have gradually been introducing Epic to some different adult dogs from the ones I typically allow to meet puppies. I am doing this gradually because a negative experience can have long lasting effects. So far she’s handling things very well with new dogs: she’s greeting them appropriately, inviting them toContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 23”
Pupdate – Week 22
22 Weeks Today, I started teaching Epic the foundation of turning left by using our trusty stool. Turning left is one of a number of skills I think are important for rally dogs to have. The bonus is that pivoting on a raised surface is also a great way to strengthen a dog’s hindquarters andContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 22”
Pupdate – Week 21
21 Weeks, 1 Day Weight: 21.2 kg / 46.7lbs I took Epic to the vet this morning to have her ears looked at they have become gradually dirtier and itchier over the past week and I suspected an ear infection. Dr. Radcliffe took one look at her ears and said, yup it was an earContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 21”
Pupdate – Week 20
20 Weeks This evening, Epic and I went to our very first conformation fun match together. I was very nervous about the whole thing. I wasn’t worried about how we would do and more worried about the judgy-ness of the people around us. As we waited our turn it occurred to me that my nervousnessContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 20”
Pupdate – Week 19
19 Weeks, 1 Day This morning Epic went for a spa day while I headed across the border to pick up some items for work. She got a bath, and this time even a blow dry and full dremel grinding job on her toes. She did not settle well while waiting her turn and IContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 19”
Pupdate – Week 18
18 Weeks Since today is Halloween, I took a few photos of Epic..and her pumpkin. This evening was also my last class in Portage La Prairie so I decided to bring both dogs with me since I wasn’t sure what Sean had planned and to avoid the barking etc that tends to go on whenContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 18”
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