Agility Grand Champion Spice
On October 28, Spice and I did the impossible thing and reached our big audacious goal of finishing her Agility Grand Champion title with her 75th FAST Q. My amazing girl is the first PBGV to earn this title. The AGCH is a lifetime achievement title that requires 450...
Zoomies, Gatekeeping, and the Sport of Dog Agility
The dog agility community has recently experienced a tragic event when a judge was badly bitten by a dog in the ring at a trial. This has understandably stirred a strong response and definitely served as a reminder that working and playing with animals is never...
Some Thoughts on a Dog Show Weekend
Last weekend we attended our first breed shows of 2023, other than PBGV National. This was partly because we’ve been prioritizing agility, partly because Ginny only needs majors, and mostly because breed shows just aren’t that appealing. I will say that I enjoyed...
Back to School with The Clever Hounds!
It's September, which means Back to School season in many households. The Clever Hounds wanted to share some school themed photos from the Do More With Your Dog Teacher's Pet title. Tricks are a great way to practice your training skills and bond with your dog. If...
Staying Safe on Walks
We were recently very sad to learn of the tragic death of one of our agility and scent work students. Jordie Noelle was a Bichon- Poodle cross who loved to play and train and was friendly to every person and dog she met. Sadly, while on a leash walk at a local park,...
Living with Stud Dogs….. and Realizing that You Can’t
The following article originally appeared in the Stud Dog Issue of Saber Tails and the PBGV breed column of the August 2023 AKC Gazette. Initially I wasn’t sure that I was the right person to contribute to this issue because I’m a pretty committed girl-dog...
Summer Scavenger Hunt 2023
Sometimes it can help to have some prompts to give you ideas for fun things to try with your dog. If you are looking for some inspiration, you should take a look at the Summer Scavenger Hunt from Do More with Your Dog. There are 20 activities to document with photos...
Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge
On May 6, CH MACH6 Clancy’s Pumpkin Spice Ale VCD1 BN RAE MXS2 PADS MJG2 PJDS MFS T2B5 SWA SBE SHDE RATN BCAT PCMH CGCA TKP THDN became the first PBGV to compete at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge. Spice was one of 5 dogs invited to compete in the Small...
10 Things Prospective Dog Owners Should Know About Preservation Breeders
Since Buddy Holly’s exciting win at Westminster, PBGV breeders like myself have seen a big increase in inquiries about the availability of puppies. I know that many breeders are feeling overwhelmed by the number of people reaching out and I can imagine that many...
Sharing Our Breed
I want to start this post by congratulating Janice Hayes and everyone involved with Buddy Holly’s Best In Show win at Westminster this week. I don’t have cable and didn’t watch judging, but I know enough about this team to know that the public would have seen a happy...