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Happy Dog Bootcamp

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." ...

Of Giants and Windmills: Lessons from an Arm-Chair Breeder

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

Breeding Goals Revisited

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

Structure in Motion

A study in canine locomotion using demonstrative photos of Sunny.

Nature vs. Nurture - Genetic Influence on Evolution

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

The All-American "Family Dog"

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

Let's Go for a Ride!

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

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

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