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Where Did All the People Go?
Where Did All the People Go? By Kathy Musto Walk into a dog show today and one thing is immediately noticeable—there are fewer spectators than there once were. Years ago, families wandered the aisles, children stopped to pet dogs, and curious visitors asked breeders endless questions. Today, many shows are attended almost exclusively by exhibitors…
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Preserving Our Legacy: Why Breeders Must Invest in the Next Generation
Preserving Our Legacy: Why Breeders Must Invest in the Next Generation By Kathy Musto Every successful breeding program represents years—often decades—of thoughtful planning, careful selection, and unwavering dedication. The quality, consistency, and reputation of a kennel are not built overnight. Yet without the next generation of breeders, even the finest bloodlines and breeding programs risk…
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Is Your Dog Really Anxious for Grooming— Or Have We Stopped Teaching DogsHow to Handle Things?
By Karen Osper The Posh Paw/The Perfect Paw One of the most common things professional groomers hear today is:“My dog has anxiety.”“He hates grooming.”“She just can’t handle being groomed.”And while true anxiety absolutely exists in some dogs, there’s also a growing misconceptionhappening within pet ownership and the grooming industry:Many dogs are not actually anxious for…
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Focus on What You Can Control
by Andy Vance for American Dog Fancier My coworker Jon carries a coffee mug that says, “Nobody cares. Work harder.” That call tostop making excuses reminds me of some advice I offer to my fellow conformationcompetitors… especially my fellow owner-handlers.Dog shows are about evaluating breeding stock, period, end of story. With that in mind, whenI…