Author: Jillian Emerson
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Howl-o-ween Preparation (Part 2)
With Halloween looming, here are some safety and courtesy tips for including your dog in festivities, common toxins found in candy and what to do if your dog eats any, and others tips to help keep your dog safe and happy this year. (Part 2 of 2)
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Howl-o-ween Preparation (Part 1)
Halloween is right around the corner, and with it come spooky visitors, toxic candies, and many opportunities to accidentally run out the door. Here are some tips to help keep your dog safe and happy this year. (Part 1 of 2)
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Farm Dog and Other Titles
Locket and Marvel just earned their Farm Dog, Canine Good Citizen and Novice Trick titles! Learn what is entailed in each evaluation, and why I believe these simple titles are worth more than many give them credit for.
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Our Big News!
We have a new baby! Aria Rose was born on May 16th, 2024 and she is the sweetest little girl. Big siblings Chloe and Matthias are thrilled! Pregnancy and maternity leave have meant taking a step back from training/competing/breeding this past year, but I’m gradually getting back to it. I…
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A Look at a Nomograph
A nomograph is a blood exam of the dam which determines her titer levels (immunity) towards specific diseases. The titer levels are then assessed to determine at what age the maternal antibodies passed on through the dam’s colostrum will no longer provide protection to her pups.
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Why I Don’t Show in AKC Conformation
In this article I explain what the sport of conformation is, why I don’t show in AKC at this time, why I do show in UKC, and why it’s important to me to breed towards the Breed Standard.
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ESA, Psych SD or Pet??
Which one do you need? This post will help you understand the differences between Emotional Support Animals (or Dogs), Psychiatric Service Dogs, and good ol’ fashioned pets. What they each can do and how to go about getting each type.
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2023 in Review!
Additions to our program, litters, new working dogs and title holders – we’ve got a lot to be proud of this past year!
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What is a “Performance Prospect”?
‘Performance’ refers to sports (such as agility, scent work, dock diving, etc), and ‘prospect’ indicates that the dog demonstrates aptitudes that are likely to make them enjoy and be successful in sports if the handler cultivates those aptitudes. But what exactly are these traits? And what happens if the handler…
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