by admin | Jul 23, 2026 | Dog agility, dog show, Dog Training, FAST CAT, scent work, senior dogs
A performance dog can do many activities in their lifetime, especially now when there are so many sports to choose. It’s not really possible to do “all the things” at the same time with the same dog anymore, at least not on a higher level. This might mean that a dog...
by admin | Apr 13, 2026 | breed preservation, dog show, Dog Training, PBGV, scent work
Detective is the highest level of AKC Scent Work Competition. There is a large indoor/ outdoor search area, unlimited distractions, and an unknown number of hides that might be anywhere. At the PBGV National Specialty, Alice earned her first qualifying score in...
by admin | Feb 27, 2026 | Dog agility, dog show, Dog Training, Puppies, scent work
As a dog trainer, I often get requests from students wanting to skip ahead in the training program. Sometimes they’ve done classes someplace else, sometimes there are other reasons, but as a rule this is never a good idea In fact, I spend far more time working on...
by admin | Nov 21, 2025 | Australian Shepherd, Dog Training, PBGV, scent work
In October Alice and Silk got to participate in the Inaugural AKC Scent Work Master National Championship. The event was held at Roberts Centre in Ohio, the same site where I was able to compete in the very first AKC Scent Work trial with Maya in 2017. Coming back...
by admin | Aug 6, 2025 | breed preservation, Dog agility, dog show, Dog Training, FAST CAT, Hunting, PBGV, Puppies, scent work, senior dogs, trick training
The following originally appeared in the PBGV Breed Column of the August 2025 AKC Gazette Choosing the right dog is important. In most cases you will probably be starting with a puppy directly from a breeder. Having the best possible genetics, temperament, and...
by admin | May 16, 2025 | Dog Training, PBGV, Puppies, scent work
One of the beautiful things about scent work is that it works a dog’s brain without being overly taxing on their bodies. This can make it ideal for dogs who are too young or old for most physically demanding sports or for dogs with medical issues that limit their...
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