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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walking your dog is extremely important if you want your furry buddy to be healthy. It's a vital part of your pup's general well-being, as it allows them to stay healthy physically and mentally. Although we all know you're supposed to take your dog out several times a day, many owners struggle wit … read more

You may be unhappy that you’re stuck in the Coronavirus quarantine, but we guarantee your K9 is overjoyed that you’re spending so much time at home. Break up the monotony of the next few weeks with these fun activities to get moving, fight boredom, and strengthen the bond between you and you … read more

When you bring home a dog for the first time, the deep connection you feel toward them might surprise you. Your dog or cat may not be able to speak, but somehow, you form a true bond that lasts for years. And when your dog showers you with love, you want to do the same for them in return. Want … read more

Time to hit the road? Far from setting off into the sunset and enjoying a relaxing journey, travelling with a dog can be a fur-raising experience. Fear peeing, puking and pooing; shaking, barking, whining and whimpering. Yeah, safe to say that hitting Route 66 quickly turns into the road trip fro … read more

Marcy Mantell & StripeIt is hard to believe, but, last fall I competed for the 7th time at the dog FCI Agility World Championships in Sweden. My six prior years were 2007-2012, when I had the honor to proudly represent the USA with my Sheltie, Wave. And, this year, I was proud to represent for t … read more

Agility World Championships (AWC) and the coaches My name is Carla McAlister and my first exposure to the world team dog coaches was as an alternate for the 2016 team. And this year, 2018 I won my spot onto the team and had the full experience. I did not have any clue what the coaches did for … read more