Monthly Archives: April 2010

Crate Training for Fiona

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Fiona is getting reluctant to go into her crate and while I am not opposed to giving treats I am concerned that if she gets one every time then it will take one every time.

Using treats at Fiona’s current age (4 months) is a good thing. Always say “crate” as she enters. This command will imprint on her and when you start your formal obedience with her she will learn the concept of doing as you tell her to do simply because you tell her to do it. Treat training is a gentle and positive way to get a puppy started on a good behavior.

Handling Classes at PoodleTown

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Handling Class on a beautiful spring evening at PoodleTown with Mark Stephenson instructing.

As you can see here, Poodles learn very quickly. Anja thinks she knows it all. Dallas is so happy to be learning as well.

Logan and his little dachshund friend are getting ready for the Junior-Handling ring when Logan is old enough.

Participating in group activities with your dog is good socialization for both your dog and you.

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Admiration Wins Again

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Admiration wins again at the “Desert to the Sea Dog Fanciers'” ALL BREED FUN MATCH this past weekend at the Hotel Claremont! What a fun day playing with our Poodle puppies. Elizabeth Conway, new owner to “Admiration Dallas at Falcon Crest” aka “Dallas” and I had so much fun watching Dallas get so excited and happy about being out, strutting his stuff. Dallas gave a big “Hello” to everyone he encountered. What a show puppy! Chelsey was a little star in the ring, loving every minute.

We had many laughs watching little Chinese Shar Pei puppies and French Bulldog puppies, HOW CUTE!

Stephanie, Admiration’s grooming assistant, was the photographer that day. What a good job she did! We are looking forward to our next Dog Show day out with the gang. Hope you enjoy this little Slide Show.