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