Click here to read the complete article 226 – April, 2016 By Amy Fernandez The Sporting Group may rank as the premier showcase of dog breeding artistry and/or canine genetic versatility, depending on personal perspective. Over the course of a millennium the plain old hunting dog blossomed into Pointers, Setters, Spaniels, and Retrievers, with countless […]
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Last updated on January 12th, 2024 at 12:36 pm Does Academy Sports + Outdoors Allow Dogs? Short Answer: Yes, Academy Sports + Outdoors is a pet-friendly store and allowed dogs inside. Not only dogs that are working service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are allowed inside Academy Sports + Outdoors […]
5 Dogs Creek Cowboy Action Shooters Monthly Matches are the 1st Sunday of the month, and also the Saturday of the same weekend usually starting at 9 am in winter or 8:30 am (summer). But check the current newsletter to be sure! WINTER HOURS: Registration office opens at 8:00 am. Please register no later than […]
Terriers are working dogs, bred to root vermin out of holes. They have more energy than most people can conceive and can going long after other dogs want a nap. Bear this in mind before you welcome a terrier into your home. They can be small, but they don’t always make good lap dogs. They’re […]
Does your dog love the water? Does he or she have a special toy they will do anything to retrieve? Do they have a strong play drive? If so, then the canine sport of dock diving or dock jumping may be for you. Any breed, including mixes, and any size of dog can compete as […]
By Mike Casazza Eight weeks of Country Roads Trust Lager sales generated about $30,000 for the name, image and likeness collective supporting West Virginia Univerity sports. In the 90 or so minutes 1863 WV Gold, a special bourbon produced by Swilled Dog for the collective, generated about $23,000 in royalties. “If we can do a […]
ALEXANDRIA, Ky. (WXIX) – A Northern Kentucky man claims his neighbor has been cited for cruelty to animals after he says the neighbor shot and killed three of his dogs. David Schneider says he was walking his 100-acre property in California, Kentucky, with his beagles on Friday when they took off after a rabbit. “Next […]
I never liked the clumsiness of handling long lines, and since Mia had a pretty good recall since she was a puppy, I never used one with her. Zulu is a lot more independent, and she grew up outside of a city environment, so I ended up heavily utilizing a dragline with her for the […]
They need exercise. Most of them love balls too (just like us!). In this article, we will show you how to teach your dog to play football. Play with your pup, help keep them healthy and happy, and share laughs with you, through the magic of footie. All you need to do is become his […]
In my nosework classes, I talk more and more about how important handler mechanics are. Mechanics include your handling (position, movement, leash), timing, markers/cues, and delivery of reinforcement (having them ready, not dropping treats). This is very ingrained in my handling from years in other dog sports and applies to all dog sport training. In […]