The Big E – Elegance Is Everything
I spend far too much time in airports waiting for planes and on airplanes once the flights actually get going. One of my simple pleasures as I travel to shows is to watch movies onboard the plane.
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It’s Time to Go All In! – Florida’s Amendment 13
On November 6, Florida voters will go to the poll to vote on an innocuous-sounding matter that reads, “Phases out commercial dog racing in connection with wagering by 2020. Other gaming activities are not affected.”
Meet. Play. Love. – The AKC & Royal Canin Bring Nation’s Largest Canine Extravaganza Back To Orlando
Canine Extravaganza, the nation’s largest celebration of dogs, returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 15th and 16th with exciting elements for all dog lovers. Presented by the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and Royal Canin, this two-day event takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with […]
Looking Around With Lee – Buy the Show Dog…
This month, Michael Canalizo will share his story behind this month’s title, “BUY THE SHOW DOG… YOU’LL SEE THE WORLD”! It’s rather timely having just watched the 2018 Afghan Hound World Congress, The World Dog Show, and many snippets of dog events from around the globe. Here’s his story:
Gaining & Maintaining an Advantage – In the JS Ring
Every junior handler should know and understand that daily practice is essential to gaining a competitive advantage over the competition. Just as important, though, is mental toughness.
AKC Reunite Pitches In To Help Hurricane Michael Evacuees And Their Pets
Our hearts and prayers go out to the many people and pets in the Florida panhandle and surrounding areas that were in the path of Hurricane Michael and its aftermath. The magnitude of the devastation from this storm is unimaginable and AKC Reunite®, the nation’s largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service is here to contribute to […]
Embarassing Times Lurk Just Around the Corner
Life itself presents ample opportunities for humiliation or embarrassment. Certainly I’ve experienced several of these highly uncomfortable times through the years just in the course of doing my work as an investigative reporter.
Table Talk – October 17, 2018
It seems as if my travel schedule is always feast or famine! I just returned from the Black Mountain Kennel Club shows in Henderson, Nevada. This is such a pleasant, exhibitor-friendly show! Keith Pautz and his committee offer an exhibitor lunch and dessert, and the venue is quite beautiful with lovely grounds, well-maintained grass, and […]
Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore – Take The Lead Birthday Celebration – Saturday, October 20, 2018
Join Take The Lead in celebrating 25 years of service to the dog show community! A birthday party with dinner and festivities will take place at the Palm Pavilion of the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 20, 2018 following the Del Valle dog show. Cocktails start at 6 PM and dinner starts at 7 […]
Information Overload – Another AKC Website Overhaul
How many times has AKC overhauled the website? We all lost count ages ago. But one thing we know for sure is that nobody ever likes the results. Regardless of how many tweaks and revamps, it remains impossible to find what you need. You hunt around, becoming more exasperated and confused.
