Breed Profile; Siberian Husky
Meet Loki 12 weeks old cDiane Rich 2012 I have always been attracted to the look of the Siberian Husky with their gorgeous coat and mesmerizing eyes. The eyes can be blue or brown or a combo of blue...
View ArticleBreed Profile; The Akita
This stunning, fearless, intelligent, strong willed and powerful breed is a surprisingly calm dog. The Akita is protective and devoted to family, has an independent nature and most are reserved around...
View ArticleCute Sells
When to Run, not Walk Away from Someone Selling Dogs cDiane Rich 2012 I have written several blogs throughout the years on this topic. Based on training a wide variety of purebred dogs that present...
View ArticleOn Your Mark, Get Set, Get Pretty!
Dog Show @ Marymoore Park 8-26-12 Redmond, WA Looking Good! c Diane Rich 2012 Strutting their stuff cDiane Rich 2012 The exam cDiane Rich 2012 Cuteness c Diane Rich 2012 Woof, Diane Diane Rich Dog...
View ArticleThe Art of Silly
Wooooo Hoooooo Ever watch handlers work with their puppy or dog in any training or handling class? You will observe some shy and reserved handlers, some animated handlers, hear chatty handlers, and...
View ArticleDo you See Eye to Eye
Focus cDiane Rich 2012 There is no greater feeling with your pet than eye to eye connection. You can feel this connection all the way to your heart. cDiane Rich 2012 I have always taught the “watch”...
View ArticleDenial
Do You Have your Head in the Sand? cDiane Rich 2012 The family dog can make us smile, make us proud, motivate us to get off the couch and take the dog for a walk. Our best furbuddy can help us deal...
View ArticleIn this corner weighing in at 7 lbs
Can and Should Large and Small Dogs live or Play Together? cDiane Rich 2012 Many of us share cute animal photos with friends depicting a large and small pet curled up together on the sofa or a dog...
View ArticleAre you Really Ready for a Puppy?
On your Mark, Get Set, Parent! c Diane Rich 2013 A giant breed = a larger vehicle Ok, you had dogs growing up and have always loved dogs. Now, you want one. Or, the kids wanted a puppy so you caved....
View ArticleThe A List of Canine Competitors
Westminster Begins Monday Feb. 11th Canines Will Strut their Stuff at the biggest show in the U.S. of A. It’s that time of the year again for THE dog show of the year in New York City at Madison...
View ArticleThe Face of Dog Rescue
Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue (SPDR) The Face of Rescue. There could be many faces involved with just one dog rescue case. Rescue is about volunteers who tirelessly work behind the scenes to rescue one...
View ArticleGo to the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show
Fantastic Event http://www.seattledogshow.org/ If you missed today’s event you have another opportunity to attend tomorrow. You can see your favorite breed strut their stuff in conformation trying to...
View ArticleBreed Profile
Meet the Lagotto Romagnolo c Diane Rich 2013 Fia and Jake This cute, rare dog is a working breed with a very talented nose. The Lagatto dates back to Roman times and was used as a hunting dog and...
View ArticleMeet the Boerboel
A Breed Recently Accepted into the American Kennel Club The Boerboel, pronounced, Bore-bull had been entered in dog shows in the Miscellaneous group. As of January 2015 the breed was accepted by...
View ArticlePower Struggles in the Home
When Family Members Disagree about Training Dog training is just that, teaching a dog behaviors which may be categorized under manners, tricks or obedience. No matter the category dog training should...
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