One of my first questions when I wanted to start getting titles for my dogs was, “How do you register a rescue dog?” If you’re interested in registering your mixed breed dog to compete in AKC events, the AKC Canine …
We Love Pop of Collar
All of our collars and our favorite leashes come from Pop of Collar. Each of the boys has a collar in “his” color with his name on the collar. How We Found Pop of Collar In the first year of …
How to Make Stay Mean Stay
One of the most frustrating experiences of my life was watching my dog take a jump and run out of the the ring at a dog trial. We had worked so hard to prep for that trial, but clearly there …
Why We Love ThunderHawk Canine
I can’t say enough good things about ThunderHawk Canine, its trainers, or its owner. I’m a firm believer in voting my dollars. I love it when a business not only offers great services but also aligns with my core values. …
Our First Runs in Rally Excellent
Saturday, Copper earned his first two legs of his Rally Excellent title at Murfreesboro Obedience Training Club. I couldn’t be prouder of him! He had great runs earning a 98 and a 97 for a first place and a second …
Taking a Break from Training
I had big plans for my dogs and me this summer. I started the summer hyper-focused. I had a training plan in place. I had signed up and paid for classes and private sessions at ThunderHawk, including an advanced obedience …
I am (Not) a Dog Trainer
I learned at an early age riding and competing horses that every moment you spend with a horse you are either training or untraining that horse. To put it another way, you are either training your horse to do the …
Our Pupford Training Treats
Since we started our Rally journey, I’ve been in search of high quality treats that wouldn’t add empty calories to my dogs’ diets. We don’t use treats to train all the time, but when my dogs are learning something new, …
IWPA Weight Pull
(All photos by Amy Insley of Sit Means Sit Dog Training in Knoxville, TN.) Tank’s main sport is IWPA Weight Pull. We just got involved with it last year, but it was clear from day one that Tank *loves* weight …
AKC Rally Obedience
Almost two years ago, our trainer suggested that my dog Tank might enjoy the new Rally Obedience classes being offered, so we signed up. I had no idea what to expect or how that decision would change our lives. Rally …