by admin | Nov 10, 2023 | breed preservation, Dog agility, Dog Training, PBGV
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...
by admin | Oct 27, 2023 | Dog agility, Dog Training, PBGV
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...
by admin | Sep 15, 2023 | breed preservation, dog show, PBGV
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...
by admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Australian Shepherd, Dog Training, Golden Retriever, PBGV, trick training
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...
by admin | Aug 4, 2023 | breed preservation, PBGV
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...
by admin | Jul 21, 2023 | Dog agility, Dog Training, Golden Retriever, Hunting, PBGV, Puppies, scent work, senior dogs, trick training
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...
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