AKC Certified List Of Awards

Did you know that you can get a document from AKC listing all the awards your dog has received?  Well you can; the events are listed in chronological order, with the date, and the name of the judge.  Conformation, obedience, and tracking information are available from January 1, 1985 to the present.  Field trials and hunting tests are available from January 1, 1989 to the present.  Lure course events are available from January 1, 1994 to the present.  Earthdog events are available from October 1, 1994 to the present.  Please note there is no judge information provided for field trials or hunting tests.

Visit AKC to order your Certified List of Awards.

Importance Of Training Your Dog

That cute ball of fur enters our world with a lot of curiosity, but not any manners.  It is up to you to train them so that they will know what is expected of them.  They have to learn socializing with their human family and the animal world as well.  Housebreaking is utmost in priority if they will be living indoors.  Crate training is beneficial as well.  When do you start?  As soon as you bring them home.

If you have the motivation and the time you can do obedience training yourself.  Most communities have training programs that can help those who don't know where to begin.  These programs are relatively inexpensive, meetings are once or twice a week.  You will need to practice daily what you learn in the class.  There are more expensive programs that meet daily, there are even boot camp programs where your dog stays at a training facility.  You should not start an obedience program till your dog has all their vaccinations.

The ideal training situation is where you are actively involved.  Don't approach it as a chore, but as a fun time to spend with your dog. Dogs love the training; their main goal is to please you.

Keep in mind that training is not something you do for a few weeks; it should last for the life of your pet.  There will be times that they test a situation; that is why it is so important to keep your dog's life structured and routine.  You may find that boring, but a happy dog will thrive in that environment.

Praise should be handed out daily just like food and water.  Let them know when they do something right, a loving pat, kind words, treats.  It is not necessary to always reward good behavior with treats, your words and touch say so much more to them.

Responsible Breeding

Things to consider:

• Preserving breed characteristics
• Producing healthy and well socialized puppies
• Temperament
• Genetic screening
• Placement of puppies in responsible homes

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Ten Reasons To Have A Dog

1. I wanted to see if my spouse really meant those vows.
2. If you can train and show one dog; why not ten?
3. Our kids were not enough of a challenge.
4. The neighbors don't complain enough.
5. Our garden and back yard needed renovations; and I was not willing to hire a gardener.
6. I love the sound of puppies; dawn, morning, mid morning, noon, mid afternoon, dusk, evening, midnight, pre-dawn (I think you get the idea)
7. I felt the furniture looked too nice.
8. I wanted my vet to have a new Mercedes.
9. I don't think sleeping through the night is really good for you.
10. I love dog hair in and on everything!

Greater Cincinnati Saint Bernard Club - Shows

The Greater Cincinnati Saint Bernard Club, Inc., is hosting a Specialty Show today, May 26th, and tomorrow May 27th, 2012.  Their specialty shows are being held in conjunction with the Warren County Kennel Club of Ohio, Inc., and the Cincinnati Kennel Club, Inc., for a Memorial Day weekend of dog shows.  The shows will be held at the Butler County Fairgrounds, Route 4, 1715 Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio.  Mr. Victor Dingus will be judging today's show; and Mrs. Wanda Pevahouse will be judging tomorrow's show.  Brandykegs would like to wish all exhibitors good luck!

Lament of a Stud Dog

Lament Of A Stud Dog
(author unknown)

My job is making puppies,
And I get two tries at that.
They pat me and tell me "Good Boy"
And that's the end of that.

It's not my job to carry pups
And make them grow or to nurse them.
And feed and clean and make them strong
That's for mother and a person.

It's not my job to wean them
And feed them calcium and food,
And stack and gait and housebreak
And make them sow or brood.

It's not my job to plan the breeding,
And learn what produces well.
To study pedigrees; and learn what's there,
And pick out what will sell.

It's not my job to be on hand
When points are given out.
The breeders, owners, dam, and friends
Take all the credit with a shout.

It's not my job to deliver a winner
It's only genes I sell
But let those puppies turn out bad,
Then guess who catches HELL!

SBCSD Specialties Today

The Saint Bernard Club of San Diego is hosting Specialty Shows today.  Sheila Polk will be judging the morning conformation show.  Sweepstakes will be judged by Danielle Duby (Bodeving).  The afternoon conformation show will be judged by Myra Wallis; and Sheila Polk will be judging Junior Showmanship.  This is a new venue and time of year for the Saint Bernard Club of San Diego's Specialty Show. Their shows are being held in conjunction with the Mission Circuit Shows.  These shows are being held at the Los Angeles County Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA.

Alone Again

Alone Again
(author unknown)

I wish someone would tell me
What it is that I've done wrong,

Why I have to stay chained up
and left alone so long,

They seemed so glad to have me
When I came here as a pup,

There were so many things we'd do
While I was growing up,

They couldn't wait to train me
As a companion and a friend,

And told me how they'd never fear
Being left alone again,

The children said they'd feed me
And brush me every day,

They'd play with me and walk with me
If I could only stay

But now the family hasn't time
They often say I shed,

They do not want me in the house
Not even to be fed,

The children never walk me
They always say, (Not now)

I wish that I could please them
Won't someone tell me how?

All I had you see; was love
I wish they would explain,

Why they said they wanted me
Then left me on a chain.

(remember owning a dog is commitment for their entire life, not just while they are a cute cuddly puppy)

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