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Adventures

Adventures: Iditarod Sled Race Pt. 3

the last two editions of the Dog Journal I have covered various aspects of the race and trail: The start in Anchorage, some experiences running the trail on snowmobiles (or snowmachines, as we call them in Alaska), and now we will cover the final leg of the racefrom the last checkpoint in Safety, to the famous burled arch finish line in downtown Nome. It typically takes mushers eight to twelve days to reach Nome after the starting line in downtown Anchorage.

Canine Care

Unraveled: Good Dog Training With Donna Chandler

Okay. Well, I’ve shown dogs most of my life, and I graduated school as a nurse. I really wanted to be a veterinarian, but when I applied, back when my scholarship was at Purdue University, they told me to go work in a vet’s office and come back later and reapply, because they only take half a girl a year, which means they take one girl every 2 years. Today, most of the vet students are women, but not back then. I didn’t fall into that category, so even though I didn’t want to be a nurse, that’s what I became.

Pannel Discussion

Panel Discussion: Advertising & Marketing Pt.2

Join advertising and marketing guru Dave Lapp, with Fuze Design, as he takes on the hard questions about this subject. This is part two of a continued series of articles dedicated to Branding, Marketing, and Web and Social Media Development. Although slightly different in nature than previous Panel Discussions, with only one expert per part, this one is worth spending some time with.

USDA

USDA Today: Body Cam Response

The welfare of animals in commercial dog breeding facilities is a matter of great concern for animal rights activists, government agencies, and responsible breeders alike. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that these facilities meet stringent standards to guarantee the wellbeing
of the animals in their care. However, the
proposition of commercial dog breeders wearing
body cameras during USDA inspections has
sparked a significant debate. In this article, we
will explore why this approach may not be the
most effective way to promote animal welfare
and advocate for a cooperative relationship
between breeders and the USDA.

Training

Training Tips: Putting A Handle On Your Dog

This has been the subject of intense debates for eons. Dogs have been brought to the prairies of Canada and the West beginning in the early years of the last century. Dogs and trainers originally traveled in trains’ freight cars before travel was more accessible by vehicles. Today dogs and trainer/handlers trailer dogs and horses

Doggy Bone

Ten Ways to Make Your Veterinarian Want to Do Business With You

Though you may not want to think about taking your pet to the vet, the truth is that it is something that you are going to have to do, multiple times in your life. In order to be a good thing, you need to have a good relationship with your veterinarian and the entire staff. So, how can you do this? Here are some things that you can do to make sure that you have a good relationship with your veterinarian.

Round The Table

Round Table: Q and A Issue 6

I go back to the question, what problem are you trying to solve. When I think about what I want my website to accomplish, I think of a few things.

Fun & Games

The Controversial Sport of Greyhound Racing (Free Article)

Greyhound racing is a sport where fast and elegant dogs run around a track but

Vet Verdict

How Much Should a Pregnant Dog Weigh?

A pregnant dog should not gain or lose weight in the first five weeks of her pregnancy. Having a scale in the kennel and weighing her once a week is the best way to assure you are providing the proper amount of dog food.

The Right Fit

The Right Fit: Gordon Setters

Gordon Setters have established themselves as a highly regarded and versatile breed of dogs, renowned for their distinctive appearance and exceptional abilities.

Customer Survey

Customer Survey: Issue 6

Now, in this issue, we’re going to see if the people that support the program would actually pay more or choose a puppy coming from a program like this over one that does not. Please remember that there are lots of other good reasons to keep becoming more ethical and stepping up our game, but in this article we are talking only about the monetary gain that can happen.

Customer Care

Customer Care: It’s The Little Things That Count

Puppy prices are a growing concern for breeders and puppy customers alike! Customers call and offer a fraction of the puppy’s listing price, and some breeders admit they are barely breaking even on the last puppies in the litter. Many breeders hope to set their puppies apart from competition by offering incentives like complementary puppy starter kits, prepaid registration, microchipping, and a free bag of puppy food.

Myth Buster

Popular Myth: You shouldn’t touch puppies until they have their eyes open.

We’ve probably all heard it, right? Dad said: “don’t touch the puppies until their eyes are open.” Well, according to research done at Purdue University, waiting to handle pups is not a great idea and here’s why.

New Now Services

New Now Services: SWOT Analysis

Ever heard of the SWOT Analysis? Well, it’s a super valuable tool that can help any business grow and thrive, and Chuck Holt, with New Now Services, is taking the time to contribute a continued series of “workshop” articles, designed to help you implement this tool into your dog breeding business.

The Ruff Report

The RUFF Report: Legislative Update

Sponsored by Senate Ag Committee chairman Elder Vogel, was introduced and referred to the Senate Ag Committee on May 31. It was presented to the Dog Law Advisory Board at their meeting on June 1, where all comments were favorable, and there appeared to be a broad consensus of support. The bill includes numerous other provisions that enhance the Pennsylvania Bureau of Dog Law’s ability to perform its mission, including more vigorous oversight and inspections of nonprofit and rescue-type kennels. The Pennsylvania Professional Dog Breeders Association (PPDBA), the nation’s oldest professional pet breeders’ association, supports the bill.

Canine Welfare

Canine Welfare Purdue University: Adult Dog Handling

Appropriate desensitization and counter conditioning to handling is important for all dogs in adulthood to ensure their comfort and minimize fearfulness.

Doggy Bone

Ten Things You Should NEVER Say to Your Veterinarian

Veterinarians and technicians work hard to give your pets the best life that they can possibly have. This being said, it can be a hard job, and clients can make it even harder! As veterinary professionals, we have all heard things that you should NEVER say to us. Here are some of the ones that are the worst!

Adventures

Adventures: Iditarod Sled Race Pt.2

he famous Iditarod trail, which is used by the Iditarod dog sled race, runs from Anchorage to Nome, covering approximately 1,000 miles. This trail is also used for the Iron Dog Snowmachine race. I have traveled the first 300 miles of this trail rather extensively by snowmachine (snowmobile to you lower 48’ers). When I share this tidbit of information with people, they often are rather surprised, and ask something like: “You mean they actually let you drive on the race track?”

Interview

Interview: Mike Miller Vinyl Tech Kennels

Some of the benefits of permanent structures are more stability, as well as the fact that the building can be repurposed at any point, if a breeder decides to move or leave the industry. The thing is, almost all of the features and options that are available in permanent structures are now also available in portable buildings, so that’s nice.

The Right Fit

The Right Fit: Welsh Corgis

Welsh Corgis have become a popular and beloved breed of dog, known for their distinctive appearance and affectionate nature. Originating in Wales, they were traditionally used as herding dogs,

Fun & Games

Fun & Games: Conformation Dog Shows

When it comes to showcasing the beauty, grace, and breed-specific standards of dogs, few events can compare to the exhilarating world of conformation dog shows. These shows bring together topnotch pedigrees, expert handlers, and passionate dog enthusiasts, providing a platform to evaluate and celebrate the finest examples of each breed.

Canine Care

Unraveled: The Punk Rock Farmer(Free Article Enjoy!)

Today we sit down with Jonathan Lawler, also known as The Punk Rock Farmer, to talk about the documentary he’s producing called “Puppy Mill” This documentary is almost completed, and hopefully by the time this is printed, will be out there and available.

Event

Double Gap Ranch Rodearing

This year is the first year that a Rodearing event was held at this facility. Doubling Gap ranch hosted a prior workshop event done by David Henry, and has embraced the concept of Rodearing for a few years already

USDA

USDA Today: The Impact of Rehoming

In 2012, when I first went to work with the USDA Animal Care, I would visit breeders throughout the country, and I would ask them what they did to rehome the dogs when they were done breeding. You would be amazed at how little rehoming was being done. I would ask the question why these dogs were not rehomed?

Pannel Discussion

Panel Discussion: Brand Building & Development

Are you ever confused when it comes to branding, marketing, and advertising? Do you feel like you can’t make sense of it all? How do we know what’s working and what’s not working? How do we know advertising isn’t just a waste of money?

Well, our goal is to break these different subjects down in a continued series of Panel Discussions over the course of the next few issues. Some subjects might only have one

Training

Training Pages – Training With the E-Collar

Training with stimulation has become much more accepted today than it was in prior times. There are still holdouts that say “No way am I going to shock my dog. I love him and do not want to hurt him.”

However, a much larger percentage of dog owners and trainers recognize the huge advantage of incorporating the use of a low-level stimulation e-collar into their training program, IF THE E-COLLAR IS USED CORRECTLY!

Customer Survey

Customer Survey: Issue 5

I’m sure you’ve heard about the Canine Care Certified program hosted by Purdue University. We have too, and we keep hearing about it. Obviously, like any such thing, there are people that support it, and people that criticize it.

Customer Care

Customer Care: The Changing Landscape

If you wanted to sell your puppies on a listing marketplace, the process used to be simple. You needed a picture of the puppy, a generic description, and your phone number. Then you waited for calls and usually sold your puppies within a week or two.

Round The Table

Round Table: Q and A Issue 5

In my experience as a dog breeder the litter will give plenty of indications when they are ready to start eating a soft food often called a “gruel”. I often find this time/age can be different based on several factors.

Vet Verdict

How to Tube Feed a Puppy

Marty Greer, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, has 35+ years’ experience in veterinary medicine, with special interests in canine reproduction and pediatrics. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 1981. She’s served as Revival’s Director of Veterinary Services since 2019.

Myth Buster

Popular Myth: Free choice feeding is the best and most efficient way to feed my dogs

Ok, so we agree that it’s efficient, if all you care about is cutting down on chore time. However, rationing and feeding twice a day instead of on a free choice basis has some serious upsides.

Canine Welfare

Canine Welfare Science From Purdue University: Body Language

Accurately interpreting a dog’s postures and body language can help people interact safely with the dog, including recognizing when it is safe to even approach, much less attempt to handle a dog.

Extra

Making The Dog Journal A Reality

Hello, my name is Ivan Lee, and I’m the president of The Dog Journal. This project has been so much fun and hard work, that I decided to dedicate a section of this issue to tell you my story and how this all became a reality.

Working in the dog breeding industry for a number of years,

Fun & Games

Fun & Games: Antler Shed Hunting

Antler shed hunting. If you’re one of the people who haven’t
heard of this sport, then you may be wondering what it consists of or what it even is. In this article, we will dive deeper into what antler shed hunting is and how hunters around the world
are making this a well-known sport.

Extra

Extra: 2023 PAWS Seminar and Expo

The 2023 PAWS Seminar and Expo is just around the corner, and I want to tell you, it looks like the most exciting event they’ve hosted yet! Obviously, I might be a bit biased because it’s in my home state,

Fun & Games

Fun & Games: Scent Tracking

Man’s Best Friend on the Trail: Using Dogs to Track Wounded Deer

Pannel Discussion

Panel Discussion: Building or Upgrading Your Kennel

So many Options, Tile or linoleum, enclosed or open runs, ground or den whelping, dry or wash down, and the list goes on and on.

Training

Training Pages – Bird Dog Training

When it comes to dog training, the well-worn phrase “Timing is everything” is especially true. If two dogs were DNA clones, had identical environmental exposures, and were trained by two separate owners who taught with the same training program, one of the dogs would most likely be better than the other. The reason would be based on th

Adventures

Adventures: Iditarod Sled Race

The Iditarod sled race is a grueling and challenging long-distance dog sled race that takes place in Alaska, covering over 1,000 miles of treacherous terrain from Anchorage to Nome. The race is named after the Iditarod Trail, a historic dog

Customer Survey

Customer Survey: Issue 4

For this issue of The Dog Journal’s Results section, we’re going to talk about something a little different! In issue two, we did a giveaway drawing, and on the entries, we asked two questions. Everyone that entered for the drawing needed to fill out the answers to the questions, and the answers that came back were so interesting we decided to share them with our readers.

Canine Care

Unraveled: Kennel Assistance Program (K.A.P) PAWS

The group at PAWS has officially launched the long awaited and worked on Kennel Assistance Program, also known as K.A.P. This program was designed for breeders by breeders, for the simple mission of helping each other improve the industry and public perception of dog breeding one breeder at a time. Here’s the cool part, it doesn’t cost you as a breeder anything to participate, and you don’t even need to be a PAWS member.

Customer Care

Customer Care: Addressing the Puppy Mill Stigma Part 2

The problem with the puppy mill conversation is that it is loaded with emotion. In fact, just writing these articles will cause some to think that I support puppy mills or puppy mill behavior. There is nothing further from the truth.

Event

ICAW Seminar

The Indiana Council of Animal Welfare (ICAW) exists to protect and preserve the animals of Indiana and safeguard the rights of responsible animal owners and breeding professionals through education and sound legislative actions.

Round The Table

Round Table: Q and A Issue 4

Hormones are chemicals that serve as messengers, carrying important communications through the body. When these messengers are not balanced, there are unwanted side effects such as skin problems, hair loss, increased drinking and urinating, weight loss or weight gain, weakness, lethargy and/or excessive panting.

Myth Buster

Myth Buster: Requiring potential puppy buyers to fill out an application will turn them away

POPULAR MYTH: Requiring potential puppy buyers to fill out an application will turn them away. Well, we have proven opposite, and here’s why requiring your potential puppy buyers to fill out an approval application can simplify things for you as a breeder.

Interview

Interview: With Paul of Global Pet Security

Ok, so as being a dog breeder and having a kennel, you always get the questions when people pick up their puppies that involve things like vet info, nutrition questions, microchipping details, etc. One question I got asked a lot was, where do I register the microchip?

Call In

Call In: Vaccine Crash Course

This one hour call done by Dr Hatler with Neotech hosted by APRI is basically a crash course on vaccinations. If you want to know more about vaccines, how they work, how they’re made, the pros and cons, and much more

Call In

Call In: Marketing Yourself as a Breeder

This is a subject that has been talked about a lot, but it is so important that APRI decided to talk about this one again. This call is sponsored by A-to-Z Vet Supply, and a few of the hosts on it are Leann with Elite Nutrition and Chip with Punk

The Right Fit

The Right Fit: Portuguese Water Dogs

Portuguese Water Dogs, also known as PWDs, have a rich history that dates back centuries. These highly intelligent and athletic dogs were originally bred by fishermen in Portugal to assist in their daily tasks on the sea. PWDs were trained to retrieve lost gear, guard boats, and even herd fish into nets. They were also skilled swimmers and would often jump overboard to retrieve items that fell into the water.

Canine Welfare

Canine Welfare Science From Purdue University

Environmental enrichment is the provision of accommodation or enhancement to the kennel that improves the quality of animal care in various ways. Effective enrichment:

USDA

USDA Today: Time for Body Cameras?

The times are changing. USDA Animal Care, a unit within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, administers the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). This federal law establishes requirements concerning the transportation, sale, and handling of certain animals. To enforce this law USDA Animal Care uses Inspectors throughout the country providing unannounced inspections. These inspections are regularly posted on the web for the world to see.

Training

Training Pages – Bird Dog

Nationally recognized as one of today’s top professionals, George Hickox has owned and campaigned numerous field champions and Dog
of the Year.

USDA

USDA Today: Issue 2

If you have a USDA License, you need to understand that things continue to change with how they are enforcing
the Animal Welfare Act. I want to introduce myself and my reasons for writing this article and some future articles about the USDA.

Adventures

Adventures: The Dynamo Dogs

Welcome back to the travels and
adventures of Gail Mirabella & The
Dynamo Dogs! Let’s start off the
New Year with one of our most
recent trips and performances, The
National Dog Show

Customer Survey

Customer Survey: Issue 2

This is part two of the article The Results Are In. In the last issue, we covered a lot of information
about what potential customers want to see when they look to purchase a puppy, and what’s important to them.

Customer Care

Customer Care: …”Walked a mile in their shoes”

I am sure you have heard the saying “Never judge someone until you
have walked a mile in their shoes.” This is beneficial advice. Seeing
the world from someone else’s perspective often helps us understand what they do why they do it.

Event

Pittsburgh Pet Expo

Excitement, barking, and the sight of lots of people all greeted my senses at the same time when I walked into the Pittsburgh Pet Expo located at the David Lawrence Conference Hall on
the evening of Nov 18th 2022.

Round The Table

Round Table: Q and A Issue 2

Is it okay to breed my female every time she comes into heat? It is generally not recommended to breed till the dog is at least 1 year old and

Myth Buster

Myth Buster: Genetic Health Testing is Expensive

POPULAR MYTH: Genetic health testing is expensive, confusing, and a passing fad.

Interview

Interview: with Paw Print Genetics Dr. Robert Westra

Dr Robert Westra, from Neogen, home of Paw Print Genetics, has taken the time to sit down and answer some questions about the company, their mission, how it began, and much more. With all the buzz right now about genetic testing, we feel
like it’s important to choose a reputable company that offers high quality and a
great experience.

Call In

Call In: Genetic Health Testing and how it works

This is another great must listen to call done with APRI, by none other than Dr Robert Westra! Dr. Westra has an immense amount of knowledge he shares on this call about genetic health testing
and why and how it works.

Call In

Call In: How to be tough but healthy competition

In fact, being tough competition is all about being nice to work with, friendly, and honest. Getting nasty like the story of the guy with the Google ad robot in this
call is not

The Right Fit

The Right Fit: Yorkshire Terrier

You may see people carrying around their tiny dogs or celebrities clutching them in their purses. Throughout the years, Yorkie’s have been a well known dog breed with long hair and cute faces,

Extra

Extra: Breeder Leadership Council

BLC became the idea of breeders in the pet breeding community in early 2014. Concerned individuals, groups,

Fun & Games

Fun & Games: All About Flyball

A dog sport where two teams of four dogs each will race from start to finish against each other over

Canine Care

Canine Care Unraveled: Part 1

over the course of the past few months we’re hearing the words
Canine Care come up frequently,

Pannel Discussion

Panel Discussion: DNA/ Genetic Health

Genetic Testing is the rage! It’s on everyone’s lips right now! Wait! As with all things new and exciting, there might be information out there that’s not 100% accurate.

Training

Training Pages – Crate Training

As a professional dog trainer and performer with my dogs, the first bit of advice I can give a new dog or puppy owner is the use and
importance of crating your dog

Kennel Management

Kennel Management: Kennel Stress

Kennel stress affects dogs in many ways. If steps are taken early when signs first appear, problems can be averted before they become serious

Adventures

Adventures: Meet Gail Mirabella

My name is, Gail Mirabella, and been asked by The Dog Journal to share
with you, the readers, some of my “Adventures”

Customer Survey

Customer Survey: Issue 1

Ever wonder how important certain breeding practices are to your potential puppy buyers? Well, we did too, enough so that The Dog
Journal decided to have a customer survey done
in the hopes that some of our questions could
be answered.

Customer Care

Customer Care: Relational Practices

As a Breeder, how do you make the process less transactional and more relational. Here are a few simple strategies to get your started.

Event

Event Breeder Expo

This is an annual 2-day event that is absolutely packed with all kinds of fun stuff. This year the event kicked off on Friday morning around 8:00, where over a 100 people met at Solanco Fairgrounds,

Round The Table

Round Table: Q and A Issue 1

Weaning puppies is a gradual process which usually takes place from 4-8 weeks of age. Puppies will initially start to investigate soft puppy food, in addition to suckling from their mother.

Myth Buster

Myth Buster: Health Guarantees

POPULAR MYTH: Selling my puppies with a health guarantee only benefits the buyer and is a great way to stir up trouble.

Interview

Interview: With pawTree founder Roger Morgan

Roger was in the pet industry for almost 10 years before starting his own line of pet products.

Call In

Call In: Fading Puppy Syndrome and Canine Herpes Virus

Chris Malon from A-to-Z Vet Supply talks in depth about Fading Puppy Syndrome and Canine Herpes
Virus.

Call In

Call In: Luck Funnel

Did you ever wonder why someone you know got so lucky? Have you
ever thought “if only I would get so lucky?”

The Right Fit

The Right Fit: Shih Tzu

The cute and fluffy Shih Tzu is a popular breed throughout the United States. On the popularity
ranking by the American Kennel Club, this breed is ranked at 20 out of 195 breeds around the country. But where exactly did this small breed come from? Let’s take a closer look!

The Right Fit

The Right Fit: German Shepard

When you bring a German Shepard into your home you will have the one of most loyal and smartest breeds on the market aside from being one of the cutest that is. German Shepherds have worked their way up to the second most popular
breed around the world and for good reasons!

Canine Welfare

Early Exposure for Puppies

What is Early Exposure? Positive interactions with novel items and
experiences

Adventures

Adventures: Dynamo Dogs

The Dog Journal Adventures: Dynamo Dogs You’re never too old to follow your dreams! Running away with the circus, was mine! In 2005 I was

The Right Fit

Fun & Games: Dock Diving

The Dog Journal FUN AND GAMES: Dock Diving Making a Splash: Dive into the Exciting World of Dock Diving! The Dog Journal February/ March 2023

The Right Fit

The Right Fit: Bichon Frise

The Dog Journal THE RIGHT FIT: Bichon Frise If there has ever been a time that you noticed a fluffy, small white dog in old

Canine Care

Canine Care Unraveled: Part 3

The Dog Journal Canine Care: Part Three Hello from Perfect Match Poodles. This is the story of our experience with the Canine Care Certified program.

Extra

Extra: What makes the Merle in dog coats?

Extra! Extra! What makes the Merle in dog coats? The science behind the pattern Written by: Caroline Coile, PhD Merle in dogs is one of the

Pannel Discussion

Panel Discussion: Being Breed Specific

The Dog Journal Panel Discussion: Being Breed Specific Only one breed of dogs? Really? Why would someone do that? Let me ask “Why Not”? The

Training

Training Pages

The Dog Journal Training Page: Bird Dogs Written by: George Hickox The Dog Journal April/May 2023 Ever picture a beautiful pointer locked in a point

USDA

USDA Today

The Dog Journal USDA Today As a USDA Compliance Coach, my first priority is to make sure that you understand the rules and regulations and

Customer Survey

Customer Survery The Results Are In So, if you’ve been reading this section of The Dog Journal, you are probably anticipating another great Results article.

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