When a new dog comes into our house, whether puppy, dog, or long-term guest/foster, I tell people we go through a period of "boot camp." ...

Don Quixote read so much about knights and chivalry, he thought he could be one - until reality clashed with his best intentions.

As I discuss breeding with more and more people with different perspectives in the sheepdog community, it is brought up repeatedly that I...

A study in canine locomotion using demonstrative photos of Sunny.

We've heard the age-old debate of "nature vs. nurture" - whether a person or dog is innately "born" with certain characteristics, or...

American shepherd breeds such as Australian and English Shepherds are touted for being wonderful "family" dogs... but are they?

One of a dog's favorite phrases, "Let's Go for a Ride!" promises excitement, adventure, exploration, and a break from the mundane...

As I mull over the million ideas, worries, concerns, readings, and research on my quest to start a breeding program, I'm overflowing with...