Kids and dogs have long gone hand-in-hand. Youngsters beg parents for puppies, cuddle stuffed pooches till they’re ragged, and scour books full of canine capers. Now non-profit organizations can use this child-focused fascination with dogs of all breeds to help raise funds with the children’s books in the Super Bouv Series. Just think about it…what […]
By Pilar Kuhn When our Bouvier, Garrison, suffered from a double FCE (Fibrocartilaginous Embolism), the neurologist told us that if he were ever to walk again, it would require lots of physical therapy. Another colleague of ours whose husband is a vet called to share with us that he is performing groundbreaking stem cell therapy […]
I’m getting to be “a child of the times”. Spending way too much time on my computer and iPad! Of course, most of this time is devoted to that which is near and dear to all of our hearts….the dog, dog shows and everything involved in this way of life.
In humans and canines, body structure can be related to overall health. If a human has legs that are bowed out or bowed inward or if the spine is curved, that person is likely to suffer from pain and other health problems.
Over the past few weeks, comments have been made about prominent personalities in the dog show world who have passed away; leaving their breed treasures and awards unassigned and subsequently put up for sale on eBay.
There are some who have an eye for fluidity and easy motion. There are many more who do not. Understanding or better yet, recognizing artistry of motion is not necessarily something that can be taught.
They’re judged more by the clock than the judge. Their faults are knocked bars, refusals, and off-courses. Teams work for an entire year to qualify, train countless hours over obstacles and on the flat; all to make it the fastest run they’ve ever made for a shot at the title of AKC National Champion.
by Pilar Kuhn On one fateful morning two weeks ago while playing ball with our 7 year old Bouvier Garrison, our lives changed in a split-second. While turning to push off after his beloved ball, he shrieked in pain for what felt like forever and fell to the ground, pushing himself around in circles with […]
Piper is my Service Dog. Piper does not look like the typical service dog. Piper’s undeniable charm, stature, and jolly demeanor elicits amused skepticism and, occasionally, unkind comments. Over time I’ve learned that all responses are opportunities for me to provide accurate information and to advocate for the lawful and appropriate use of Service Dogs.
Most folks who participate in any performance or field activity spend a lot of time “proofing” their dogs against the various distractions usually encountered in most dog sports. The result is that their dogs are pretty comfortable with the usual stuff–lots of other people and dogs around–by the time they get to an event. But, there are things that can happen for which it is impossible to train.
