I’m sure, just like me, you’ve been horrified by the scenes recently coming out from the Nepalese/Tibetan border; truly apocalyptic scenes of terrifying flash floods that look as if they had been plucked from a disaster movie, but were sadly all too real.
“When style begins to outweigh substance, we risk rewarding dogs for how they appear rather than for what they truly are.”
Click here to read the complete article 190 – October, 2026
It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since 9/11. Since that tragedy, NYC has dedicated enormous resources to counter-terrorism measures–detecting and preventing many subsequent attacks. At the same time, NYC has not overlooked investment in disaster response. September 11 provided a shocking reality check regarding NYC’s Emergency Management shortfalls.
How can I forget? I simply can’t. It’s been twenty-five years since the World Trade Center in New York City was destroyed. I saw it! By happenstance I walked into my house just before the event. On a beautiful cool Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, with a totally clear blue sky, and buoyant air, I left the house to get in some miles around the neighborhood. My usual goal was to stay out for anywhere between five to seven miles before going home. On that particular day, I cut it short. I had an important appointment about an hour from home. Getting showered and dressed would take up more time.
In Episode 11 Wayne & Kim discuss dog show safety, unattended dogs, and having ‘Ambassadors’ at dog shows. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
We looked last month at the AKC and the notion of owning your narrative. The punchline was: if you don’t tell your own story, someone else will tell it for you. My premise is that the AKC has basically told no story, so many people end up viewing purebred dogs and “breeders” through the stories that PETA and other animal activists have told about us.
What if you could go back in time and bring over more foundation dogs for your breed? To a time before the stud book was closed?
In addition to learning new skills and refining old ones, participation in the sport of Junior Showmanship helps young people develop the mental and emotional strength needed to succeed in a competitive environment. Through participation in Junior Showmanship, young people are exposed to many opportunities to foster feelings of compassion, learn humility, and form a positive self-identity.
