If you just want to get your feet wet in showing - you'll have an easier time of it, and be able to get a better quality dog if you ask for a male. Breeders are more likely to give up a quality male than a quality female - especially to a newbie. Some breeders will require you to co-own a dog...
I've had this problem with some of my dogs and raw bones. They may not be able to handle the bacteria count. Dogs are inidividuals just like people what some people and dogs can tolerate, others cannot. Two of my dogs do really well on raw but the other two get sick on it.
Just wanted to let everyone know here that Mighty Mite Dog Gear is undergoing an overahaul this summer and we will be launching the new site SOON!
Among the many new products, pacakges and "stuff" - we are offering discount "packages" on Pure Paws Grooming Products...
The last behavior you are describing is a doggie "game" - many dogs play "keep away." They will take the owners possesion (or another dog's) and bait the human (or dog) into chaising them to get the object. By making a fuss, you actually encourage this behavior. My suggestion is to turn your...
If you know anything about this theft or the whereabouts of this dog, please contact the owner in the quote below. And dog owners PLEASE do NOT leave your dog unattended in your car. Dog thefts are on the rise -especially for toy breeds like Yorkies, Maltese, Chis, and Poms!
Not sure if I should put this in the agility and dog sports thread or in the member website thread - so admin please move if I've put this in the wrong place.
This is an invitation to members who train small dogs - dogs under 16" at the shoulder to join us in a live seminar/webinar by world...
If you love dogs under 16" at the shoulder (LITTLE DOGS!!!:p) and you love dog sports - you have to check out this 2008 calendar proving that little dogs are just big dogs in small packages!
http://www.cafepress.com/mightymite.45370751
I belong to the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. You can search their website for info like what youo are looking for:
http://www.apdt.com/
You can also try the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors:
http://www.nadoi.org/
or
http://www.dogtrainersearch.com/
I am selling the following titles on ebay (through Mighty Mite Dog Gear!):
129th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (USA network)
Jenn Damm Dog Agility - Handling Foundation (begining exercises for people training their dogs in agility)
Human Agility Training (Sport Specific Conditioning For...
Camp/Shade Tent
Dog Tent - the Mighty Mite Instant Dog Tent!
Need for Speed Dog Agility DVD
Strengthing in the Performance Dog DVD
Check out the dog tent and camp tent auctions in particular! Super deals. The dog tent retails for $55 (featured in this month's Cleanrun Magazine). We are...