An extraordinary rescue dog, who earned 101 titles, recently peacefully crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. His talented trainer and human reflects on her special relationship with Good Grief Charlie Brown. RIP Charlie 2008-2023.
In 2017, two Colorado women applied their passion for recovering lost canines to form the nonprofit Southern Colorado Observation & Unification Team (SCOUT). They and about twenty volunteers tirelessly coordinate and search for dogs on the run, many of whom escaped from rescue transport vans, new forever or foster homes, vehicles involved in accidents or while on vacation with their humans in strange areas.
University of Washington handlers train ball-crazy canines to use their noses to not only identify wildlife scat that assists research of endangered species but also to halt the importation of threatened species and other materials into this country.
A well-bred Labrador became the American Kennel Club’s 2020 recipient of its prestigious Award for Canine Excellence thanks to the dedication of his puppy raiser, his veteran, the breeders of his parents, and so many others who helped socialize and train him. Every day, Luke gives his veteran the ability to cope with ordinary life and bestows upon him much love and happiness.
4-H offers an inexpensive way for youngsters to train their dogs and learn patience, responsibility, and confidence as well as other useful life-long skills. In one Colorado county, 4-H provides a much-needed diversion from our COVID times and helps youths bond with their four-footed friends.
One family’s love of dogs and interest in the dog show world has been passed down three generations. It’s meant more family time together and even helped fund a college and veterinary school education!
Parents often bring their young children to dog shows only to find them bored and undoubtedly glued to their electronic devices. One AKC judge recognized this problem about five years ago and sought a diversion to capture their interest. Thanks to his persistence, children ages five to nine now can participate in pee wee classes at AKC shows nationwide. And they love doing so!
I never understood why so many dogs and their humans love agility. Recently, I discovered why and realized that I’ve been by the agility bug!
Snow, wind and bitter cold create obstacles for individuals who don’t live near an indoor training facility but want to continue to train man’s best friend over the winter. Read on for ideas about possible training venues, including a few unorthodox locales!
Do dog shows and 4-H competitions only teach youngsters about winning and losing? Absolutely not! Read on to learn what three youngsters learned from their experiences in the ring.