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Junior Showmanship: Decades Ago

May 1, 2017 / Cary Unkelbach / Children and Dogs, Competing, Dogs / 36 Comments

Researching on the internet and writing can have their rewards, including those completely unexpected. Read more about a discovery that shocked me!

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Dog Competitions Teach Valuable Life Lessons to Children

November 29, 2016 / Cary Unkelbach / Children and Dogs, Competing, Dogs, Training / 10 Comments

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.

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Sportsmanship at Rally and Obedience Trials

March 9, 2016 / Cary Unkelbach / Competing, Dogs / 14 Comments

Most people undoubtedly agree that good sportsmanship contributes to a positive dog show/trial experience. But do fewer people think about sportsmanship when they compete these days?

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Training Dogs in Rural Areas

October 22, 2015 / Cary Unkelbach / Competing, Dogs, Training / 14 Comments

Dog training opportunities in rural areas often are limited. But there are ways to find others who want to train and maybe even show their canines. Read on for a few suggestions.

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Dogs Competing Posts

Tribute to Extraordinary Rescue Dog and His Talented Human

2 years ago / 12

Extraordinary Rescue Dog Earns 100 Titles in 12 Performance Sports

3 years ago / 18

4-H: Offers Youngsters So Much

5 years ago / 6

Four Generations of Canine Lovers/ Competitors

5 years ago / 6

AKC Pee Wees: Youngsters Have Fun at Dog Shows

6 years ago / 12

The Untrainable Dog: Good Grief Charlie Brown

7 years ago / 22

More AKC Sports for Purebreds and Mixed Breeds

7 years ago / 11

AKC Sports for All Dogs

7 years ago / 10

AKC Performance Events

8 years ago / 8

Dogs Love Agility

8 years ago / 14

Junior Showmanship: Decades Ago

8 years ago / 36

Dog Competitions Teach Valuable Life Lessons to Children

9 years ago / 10

Sportsmanship at Rally and Obedience Trials

9 years ago / 14

Training Dogs in Rural Areas

10 years ago / 14

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