Category Archives: Dog Sports

Updated Rally Rules

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Jamie

Starting April 4, AKC is implementing new signs and rules for rally courses. I have known of this change since the end of last year and, quite honestly, was looking forward to it. The main reasons being that 1) I … Continue reading →

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Trial Gear

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jamie

For anyone new to trialing, it can be difficult to determine just what you need to bring with you. I know I’ve added and subtracted things as I’ve gone along. Some things are vital and others depend greatly on your … Continue reading →

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Training Agenda

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jamie

January is Train Your Dog Month sponsored by APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers). Even though there is rarely a day that goes by when I don’t train with Risa, I decided to set myself a goal of training Risa … Continue reading →

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Hard Work Pays Off

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jamie

This weekend, Risa finally earned her AKC Rally Advanced (RA) title. We’ve been seeking this title for a while. Almost exactly a year ago, Risa earned her RN in AKC Rally. Since she seemed to be doing so well, I … Continue reading →

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The New Year

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Jamie

Last year was pretty awesome for Risa. She had plenty of opportunities to go lure coursing, attended training classes, got to meet up with friends, traveled to various trials and seminars, and competed more times than ever before! Ris also … Continue reading →

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