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Dog Training Blog

Featured Paws: Emily Kan & Willow

Featured Paws: Emily Kan & Willow

Apr 15th 2022

Emily Kan & Willow Handler // Agility Dog @willow_thetoller "Willow is a 10-month old, female, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. She loves to hike, do  agility, and explore different terrains off-leash. Because Willow lives such an active lifestyle, we continually work on … read more
Featured Paws: Katie Kleven & Allie

Featured Paws: Katie Kleven & Allie

Mar 25th 2022

Katie Kleven & Allie Trainer // Therapy Dog "When I first laid eyes on Allie, she backed away and barked ferociously. Her temporary foster mom slowly brought her closer and gave me a bag of treats. I was picking her up as my first foster dog. Taking it personally that she was b … read more
Featured Paws: Kerry Amos & James

Featured Paws: Kerry Amos & James

Mar 18th 2022

Kerry Amos & James Handler // Tracking Dog @blackwhiteandlily"James is learning AKC Tracking. I have a service dog to mitigate my disabilities, but that doesn’t mean James can’t have a job too. This activity is something we can do as a team to rebuild our relationship."Their Gear: "Dal … read more
Featured Paws: Ben Balser & Luna Belle

Featured Paws: Ben Balser & Luna Belle

Mar 4th 2022

Ben Balser & Luna Belle Dog Trainer // Companion & Working Dog "I used to co-run a dog training business, but things have changed. I have lost two GSDs dealt with a very bad personal situation (outside of my control), which caused me to lose a lot in my life. I found Luna Belle at a she … read more
Featured Paws: Portia Purfey & Chaka

Featured Paws: Portia Purfey & Chaka

Feb 11th 2022

Portia Purfey & Chaka Jr. Handler // Agility Dog @3hillcountryhounds"Chaka is a 2 year old Miniature American Shepherd and Border Collie cross. He is my Novice A dog and I am his Junior Handler.He was a COVID puppy and has faced some challenges because of it. But, this past June Cha … read more
Featured Paws: Elizabeth Hirs & Nutmeg

Featured Paws: Elizabeth Hirs & Nutmeg

Feb 4th 2022

Elizabeth Hirs & NutmegHandler & Trainer // Therapy & Agility Dog@nutmegandhennessy"Nutmeg is a red merle Australian Shepherd, with his majestically floofy tail, and he’s my heart dog. I put huge amounts of time and research into finding the right breed for my lifestyle and go … read more
Featured Paws: Trina Copeland with Aurora & Alena

Featured Paws: Trina Copeland with Aurora & Alena

Dec 10th 2021

Trina Copeland with Aurora & Alena4-H Dog Project Leader // Competition & Therapy Dogs"I have been a 4-H Dog Project leader for 22 years. My two children both showed in 4-H Dog Project all ten years that they participated, and both won many awards at the State Fair Dog Show. My son was very … read more
Featured Paws: Maria Schaal & Birdie Lou

Featured Paws: Maria Schaal & Birdie Lou

Dec 2nd 2021

Maria Schaal & Birdie Lou Dog Trainer // Competition Dog "GCHB CH Chrishelle's Spectre CD BN RE MH "Birdie Lou" is a 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, who is a gentle "old soul." She is partially retired from AKC Conformation after earning her Bronze Championship (GCHB) with a Spo … read more
Featured Paws: Keara Richardson & Steele

Featured Paws: Keara Richardson & Steele

Nov 19th 2021

Keara Richardson & Steele Dog Trainer // Competition & Service Dog @Mister_Steele_Your_Girl "Steele is my task trained service dog, helping me get though life everyday. I couldn’t live as freely as I do, without him. He is my best friend and soulmate, in dog form. I am a … read more
Featured Paws: Robin Korotki & Hero

Featured Paws: Robin Korotki & Hero

Nov 12th 2021

Robin Korotki & Hero Handler // Competition & Therapy Dog "Hero is a 5 year old Bernese Mountain dog. He excels in obedience and rally obedience and had recently started agility, carting and tracking. He was the number one Bernese in the country for rally and … read more
Featured Paws: Mary Siero w/ Rudy Jr. & Ricky Bobby

Featured Paws: Mary Siero w/ Rudy Jr. & Ricky Bobby

Nov 5th 2021

Mary Siero w/ Rudy Jr. & Ricky BobbyHandler // Obedience Competitors"Rudy Junior (white) and Ricky Bobby were both adopted after being found as strays. They are really enjoying their new lives exploring the world of obedience trials. Rudy Junior was born deaf so having a hearing br … read more
Featured Paws: Judy Cherry & Fauna

Featured Paws: Judy Cherry & Fauna

Oct 29th 2021

Judy Cherry & Fauna Handler // Competition & Therapy Dog "I adopted Fauna in 2011. I was looking for a couch potato, but I got a live wire. Never had experience with dog training before, so I found a fabulous trainer who taught by positive methods. In doing so, she recognized this little … read more
Featured Paws: Brooke Pogue w/ Aniyu, Karma & Eva

Featured Paws: Brooke Pogue w/ Aniyu, Karma & Eva

Oct 22nd 2021

Brooke Pogue w/ Aniyu, Karma & Eva Handler & Trainer // Competition Dogs @coloradoadventuredogs "Meet Aniyu, Karma & Eva. My three best friends. Aniyu is my 7 month old Border Collie that is excelling in everything thrown at her. Karma is my retired 10 year old Border Colli … read more
Featured Paws: Tif Holmes w/ Japhy & Hazel

Featured Paws: Tif Holmes w/ Japhy & Hazel

Oct 15th 2021

Tif Holmes w/ Japhy & Hazel Handler & Trainer // Trail Dogs@lovedogs.blog "Dogs have been a huge part of my life since I was a kid. Specifically Pitbull-type dogs. When I decided to get my first dog as an adult, I adopted a Boxer because I thought that was the closest thing to a Pitbull, … read more
Featured Paws: Annie Harris & Dobby

Featured Paws: Annie Harris & Dobby

Sep 24th 2021

Annie Harris & Dobby Handler // Rescue & Competition Dog "I am Dobby’s 3rd rescue home after he was dumped by the side of the road with pneumonia at roughly 6 weeks old. A Good Samaritan saw him get dumped, and so they stopped. Initially they believed he was dead, but he whi … read more
Featured Paws: Diana Stromley & Ryn

Featured Paws: Diana Stromley & Ryn

Sep 17th 2021

Diana Stromley & Ryn Handler & Breeder // Competition & Assistance Dog "Ryn came to me in a rather strange way. Knowing that I was going to loose my very old English Cocker Spaniel (a pup from my last litter as a breeder and exhibitor) and my Gordon Setter on the same d … read more
Featured Paws: Cynthia Andresen & Branwen

Featured Paws: Cynthia Andresen & Branwen

Sep 7th 2021

Cynthia Andresen & BranwenHandler & Trainer // Service & Therapy Dogs"I am legally blind and have been all my life. In 1980 I met two dog trainers who encouraged me to get a dog. After some thought, I ended up choosing to get a sheltie, which subsequently opened the doors for me to … read more
Featured Paws: Sandra Owen & Teufel

Featured Paws: Sandra Owen & Teufel

Sep 2nd 2021

Sandra Owen & Teufel Handler // Competition & Therapy Dog @giantschnauzerteufel "My fun-loving working line Giant Schnauzer will be 2 years old this week, on September 2nd. He is a Therapy Dog that also competes; having titles in Obedience, Rally. Barn Hunt, Fast CAT … read more
Featured Paws: Kari Trexler & Beau

Featured Paws: Kari Trexler & Beau

Aug 27th 2021

Kari Trexler & BeauHandler // Foster Dog & Companion "I wasn’t planning on getting a dog when I did. But, as my best friend started fostering puppies I knew I would end up with one. I adopted the first puppy she fostered. Beau was 6 months old, had been returned to the rescue, waiting f … read more
Featured Paws: Marie Donahue & Pyxis

Featured Paws: Marie Donahue & Pyxis

Aug 20th 2021

Marie Donahue & Pyxis Trainer & Handler // AKC Sport Dog & Trick Dog "Meet Pyxis. She is my 10 month old Russian Toy. Even at her young age, she has already earned 16 titles in AKC and DMWYD Trick Dogs and AKC, C-Wags and CPE Scent work, and Barn hunt. She is the only Russian … read more
Featured Paws: Linda Kriegel & Midge

Featured Paws: Linda Kriegel & Midge

Aug 13th 2021

Linda Kriegel & Midge Trainer // Obedience & Agility "Midge was born in April of 2020, right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to all the restrictions, she was not able to get out and about as much as we would have liked. "Puppy school" classes were not an option, but rem … read more
Featured Paws: Maggie Pogue & Clare

Featured Paws: Maggie Pogue & Clare

Aug 6th 2021

Maggie Pogue & Clare Breeder & Trainer // Agility, Rally & Obedience, & Trick Dog "Clare comes from a long line of dogs that l have bred over the years. In fact, she is part of a 5th generation litter with my kennel name on them. Clare is also my "Novice A" dog, which … read more
Featured Paws: Mary with Ruddell & Lacy

Featured Paws: Mary with Ruddell & Lacy

Jul 30th 2021

Mary with Ruddell & Lacy Trainer & Handler // Rally Dogs "Rudy and Lacy enjoy competing in Rally events, and are working toward their RACH. They like to practice their jumping with the portable and easy to handle J&J Jump Set. Both are working toward th … read more
Featured Paws: Sara Carson with Hawkeye & Marvel

Featured Paws: Sara Carson with Hawkeye & Marvel

Jul 23rd 2021

Sara Carson with Hawkeye & Marvel Trainer & Handler // Trick Dogs @thesupercollies While the average dog owner may train their dogs to do simple tasks like sit, stay, lay down, heel, shake, and speak, Sara Carson never looked at dog training in that way. And, after years of exper … read more
Featured Paws: Justine Sahli & Ruthie

Featured Paws: Justine Sahli & Ruthie

Jul 16th 2021

Justine Sahli & Ruthie Trainer & Handler // Competition & Therapy Dog "As a dog trainer with physical challenges, I really wanted and needed a smart dog, but I wasn’t prepared for a Champion Trick Dog! J&J helped make that happen! Ruthie, AKC name: Justine’s Jillaroo Bor … read more
Featured Paws: Carol Lawrence & Echo

Featured Paws: Carol Lawrence & Echo

Jul 9th 2021

Carol Lawrence & Echo Trainer & Handler // Competition Dog "Echo is my “A” dog and he is a true character. We both ventured into agility training, obedience work, rally, dock diving and scent work about 2 years ago. J&J Dog Supplies has always had e … read more
Featured Paws: Kristina Frost & Nova

Featured Paws: Kristina Frost & Nova

Jul 2nd 2021

Kristina Frost & Nova Trainer & Handler // Rally & Obedience "Nova is a Jack Russel mix, meaning she is very hyperactive, but also intelligent. At an early age she started to show signs of being territorial, possessive, and protective of our home and yard. So when a baby came alon … read more
Featured Paws: Kevin Khalid & Hauss

Featured Paws: Kevin Khalid & Hauss

Jun 25th 2021

Kevin & Hauss Trainer & Handler // Companion Dog "Until you have a dog, it is hard to comprehend the meaning of man’s best friend. To me though, that’s exactly what my dog is. Hauss came to me as a neighborhood rescue, no one was quite sure of his birthday or breed. Regar … read more
Featured Paws: Linda Gould & Blue

Featured Paws: Linda Gould & Blue

Jun 18th 2021

Linda Gould & Blue Trainer & Handler // Competition Dog (Trick Dog, Rally/Obedience, & Agility) "About 20 years ago I dabbled in Agility with another Aussie I had. We never technically competed, and then I moved and life got in the way. That dog has since passed, years a … read more
Featured Paws: Desirae Leach & Lola

Featured Paws: Desirae Leach & Lola

Jun 11th 2021

Desirae Leach & Lola Trainer & Handler // Service & Therapy Dog @dzsmg4 "Lola is the "grandpuppy" of my mother's mixed terrier (my mother also raised the parents). She was born November 2nd, 2019. At the time I had no interest in adding the responsibility of a dog to my daily r … read more
Featured Paws: Monica Gray & Buddy

Featured Paws: Monica Gray & Buddy

Jun 4th 2021

Monica Gray & Buddy Handler & Trainer // Obedience & Utility "I use your unpainted  wooden ring gates every day in my front yard to work with, play with, and train Buddy. He just turned 8 yrs old and truly is my best friend. I have been handicapped since I got Buddy and … read more
Featured Paws: Mary Beville & Emma

Featured Paws: Mary Beville & Emma

May 26th 2021

Mary Beville & EmmaHandler // Companion & Working Dog "Emma came to us as a puppy, with the intention of being a companion to our rescue, Frankie. Both are large fluff balls, aka Newfoundland's. Although Emma was acquired to be more of a companion to Frankie, she has become th … read more
Featured Paws: Jenny Higgins & Grace

Featured Paws: Jenny Higgins & Grace

May 21st 2021

Jenny Higgins & Grace Trainer & Handler // Obedience & Agility Dog @lvenyr "Grace is my third Aussie. She was added to my family after the sudden loss of my 10 year old Aussie, whom died from a hemoabdomen liver mass. My first two participated in Agility,  … read more
Featured Paws: Jaime Simpson & Echo

Featured Paws: Jaime Simpson & Echo

May 14th 2021

Jaime Simpson & Echo Trainer & Handler // Service & Therapy Dog @embracingecho "Echo is my seizure and medical alert  service dog! He alerts to seizures before they even happen so that I can take emergency medication and find a safe place. He also alerts for other med … read more
Featured Paws: Suzie Hayes & Akira

Featured Paws: Suzie Hayes & Akira

May 7th 2021

Suzie Hayes & Akira Trainer & Handler // Rally & Obedience @derpy.duo "When we got Akira at 6.5 months old, off of a rehoming post on Facebook, we weren’t really looking for a sport dog. We just wanted another Husky, as we love high energy breeds and they match our lifes … read more
Featured Paws: Michele Kennedy & Stella

Featured Paws: Michele Kennedy & Stella

Apr 30th 2021

Michele Kennedy & Stella Handler // Obedience Trained & Emotional Support Dog "Having always had dogs, it was a strange feeling not having one for a few years. But, nearly 9 years ago, my husband and I decided to reach out to a breeder that we trusted from years prior. AKC certified and … read more
Featured Paws: Jose Rodriguez & Eichler

Featured Paws: Jose Rodriguez & Eichler

Apr 23rd 2021

Jose Rodriguez & Eichler Handler & Trainer // Competition Dog "Daveren’s Wolfgang Von Eichler CD RM RAE CAA DCAT SCN SIN SBN RATN CGCA TKN VHM VGPX, our boy Eichler, is a German Pinscher taking full advantage of all the great performance events now offered by national kennel club … read more
Featured Paws: Cheryl Fisher & Petra

Featured Paws: Cheryl Fisher & Petra

Apr 16th 2021

Cheryl Fisher & PetraNon-Profit Organizer & Trainer // Service Dog "I belong to an organization that considers service dogs so important that it is our international project. I began looking into the availability of service dogs in my home state, and was appalled to learn how far aw … read more
Featured Paws: Jessica Bimmermann & Bullitt

Featured Paws: Jessica Bimmermann & Bullitt

Apr 9th 2021

Jessica Bimmermann & Bullitt Handler & Trainer // Canine Conditioning & Advanced Trick @bullitt_vizsla "Bullitt is a 2 year old Hungarian Vizsla, that loves to get into everything! The Vizsla breed is one that I’ve admired my whole life for their athleticism and loving n … read more
Featured Paws: Heather Tetzlaff & Knightro

Featured Paws: Heather Tetzlaff & Knightro

Apr 2nd 2021

Heather Tetzlaff & Knightro Handler & Trainer // Obedience & Rally@heathertrainsdogs "I have all of the obedience jumps and they make training for competition so much easier. We are working towards our RACH (AKC Rally Championship) and using J&J dog supplies we are able to pre … read more
Featured Paws: Maria Schaal & Murray

Featured Paws: Maria Schaal & Murray

Mar 26th 2021

Maria Schaal & Murray Handler & Trainer // Obedience & Rally "Murray is my first dog that I have trained and competed in  Obedience with. Even though we had limited shows last year to compete, we were able to get his CDX title and a High GSP in Trial at our GSPCMN Winter … read more
Featured Paws: Kimberley Chisholm & Hawkeye

Featured Paws: Kimberley Chisholm & Hawkeye

Mar 19th 2021

Kimberley Chisholm & HawkeyeHandler & Trainer // Agility Dog"This post is in honor of a dog that has passed. Hawkeye was a 'foster fail' from the Humane Society. A Heeler Mix that always had lots of energy and was smart as a whip. We never competed, but we did agility for fun in classes and … read more
Featured Paws: Cathy Lursen & Conley

Featured Paws: Cathy Lursen & Conley

Mar 12th 2021

Cathy Lursen & ConleyHandler // Agility Dog@questiw2019"I've always wanted to do Agility with a dog. I tried with one of our puppy Irish Wolfhounds. She loved her little tunnel, but in puppy class she fell off the 3' dog walk (I caught her). It scared me, so we put that aside and did conformatio … read more
Featured Paws: Jolene Ford & Thor

Featured Paws: Jolene Ford & Thor

Mar 5th 2021

Jolene Ford & Thor Handler & Breeder // Service Dog "Thor, weighing in at 1.1 lbs at birth, was the only puppy from my Newfoundland's litter of puppies. Although disappointed I didn't have more puppies for service dog training, I embarked on the challenge of raising a singleton puppy into … read more
Featured Paws: Susan Hartzler & Baldwin

Featured Paws: Susan Hartzler & Baldwin

Feb 26th 2021

Susan Hartzler & BaldwinHandler // Therapy Dog"Before she died, mom bought me a rescue dog, a living memorial of her eternal love for me. This wasn’t just any rescue dog. Baldwin turned out to be a Puli, part of the herding group, a high-octane ball of fluff. After I brought him home I reali … read more
Featured Paws: Sherrie Biernacki & Turner & Nicki

Featured Paws: Sherrie Biernacki & Turner & Nicki

Feb 19th 2021

Sherrie Biernacki & Turner & NickiTrainer & Handler // Rally & Scent Work@smbiernacki"Rally is my first love, having earned Master and RAE titles on both my Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Turner and Nicki. With pandemic regulations, our opportunities to train and compete were mostly shut dow … read more
Featured Paws: Cindy Mackes & JesseBelle

Featured Paws: Cindy Mackes & JesseBelle

Feb 12th 2021

Cindy Mackes & JesseBelleTrainer & Handler // Agility & Rally Athlete@321flyingdogs"This is JesseBelle, She just turned 12 years old and still very active in the dog sport world of Agility & Rally. We have participated at a variety of shows. We were so lucky to be chosen to sh … read more
Featured Paws: Laurie Williams & William

Featured Paws: Laurie Williams & William

Feb 5th 2021

Laurie Williams & William Handler // Agility Dog @thecaninediva "This is my best friend and partner William. He just turned 13 this year but he still has lots of life left in him. Through the years he's been the absolute best partner and teammate. We participated in a variety … read more
Featured Paws: Cheryl Johnson & Red & Lily

Featured Paws: Cheryl Johnson & Red & Lily

Jan 29th 2021

Cheryl Johnson, Red & Lily (posing with Judge Quencie Wend)Agility Trainer // Therapy Dog Certification"We live on a Pennsylvania farm and I raise English Shepherds. My dogs love competing in agility with me. I started agility when I retired, as well as some other dog sports, which included he … read more