Prospective puppy buyers should expect to be asked to sign written contracts before they bring home their new family member. Learn what five longtime reputable breeders, each with decades of experience, say protect not only their puppies but also the human parties.
4-H offers an inexpensive way for youngsters to train their dogs and learn patience, responsibility, and confidence as well as other useful life-long skills. In one Colorado county, 4-H provides a much-needed diversion from our COVID times and helps youths bond with their four-footed friends.
One family’s love of dogs and interest in the dog show world has been passed down three generations. It’s meant more family time together and even helped fund a college and veterinary school education!
Parents often bring their young children to dog shows only to find them bored and undoubtedly glued to their electronic devices. One AKC judge recognized this problem about five years ago and sought a diversion to capture their interest. Thanks to his persistence, children ages five to nine now can participate in pee wee classes at AKC shows nationwide. And they love doing so!
Reading to Rover programs offer a fun way for children to build confidence and reading skills. Each week at the Buena Vista, Colorado Public Library, youngsters read out loud to their canine listener, seemingly oblivious to the dog’s handler and library patrons. The children look forward to the free program and so do the participating dogs and handlers!
Researching on the internet and writing can have their rewards, including those completely unexpected. Read more about a discovery that shocked me!
Do dog shows and 4-H competitions only teach youngsters about winning and losing? Absolutely not! Read on to learn what three youngsters learned from their experiences in the ring.