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Maggie
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Hans with Gretaand Ginger Almost five years ago Greta a farm dog was born and just a few months later came to live with a family that still loves her to this day. The family who received Greta was my family. I am 11 years old living in the mountains of Colorado with my two dogs. |
Jamie and Lexie
I spent the previous summer working and saving for a puppy so I was able to use my earnings to buy a Farmdog from Carol, Lexie's breeder. I came up with half the money and my parents decided that I was responsible enough to care for a dog so they paid for the other half and we prepared to bring Lexie home. I kept a countdown of the days it would be until Lexie was old enough. I still remember the day we got to go to Carol's home and see Annika and five cute, little puppies. |
Jera
and Daphne |
Jera has been very dedicated to the training of Daphne. Even before he got Daphne, we talked about dog training. Jera and his Mother read books together about dog training. I.e. they read the book "Before and After Getting Your Puppy" by Ian Dunbar. |
| Kenlyn |
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A teen making a Difference for Throw Away PetsKenlyn's deep love of animals inspired her to look for an opportunity to help discarded and abandon pets. After contacting several humane societies where she hoped she could volunteer and being refused because she is not yet 18 years old, Kenlyn and her mom, Susan, were introduced to the Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA), a support organization for a local animal shelter. |
Fresh
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Read about all the things Farmdog do.
The Lure of the Lure
Lure Coursing for Sport and Fun
August
2009
by Tonya Jensen
Flyball 101
The Dog's Dog Sport
June
2009
by Susan Weber
Herding 101
Sheep Herding Basics
May
2009
by Jeri Reinhardt
Clicker Training 101
Clicker Training Basics
April
2009
by Susan Weber
Agility 101
Agility Basics
March
2009
by Susan Weber
Read about all the "How To" Articles.
Dog Show Preparation
September 2009
by Heleene R. Petersen
Takinng Pictures for the DSFCA Calendar
August 2009
by Tonya Jensen and Sally Frankel
Takinng Pictures to Show your Dog
June 2009
by Helene R. Pedersen
Flying With Dogs in Cargo and in Carry-on
June 2009
by Helene R. Pedersen
Traveling with Farmdogs
by Melody Farquhar Chang
Travel Testamonial
by Michele and Greta
On-the-Road-Again; Traveling with Dogs
May 2009
by Tonya Jensen
How to Make a Shortcut to a Web Site
April 2009
by Susan Weber and Sally Frankel
Medical Papers and Opinions
In this section you will find links to medical articles written about dog breeding, dental care and disease, transmission, prevention and control of canine disease, genetic disorders, pros and cons of early spay and neutering, and canine sports medicine. details...
Canine Medical Organization Links
In this section you will find links to pet health insurance, veterinary research foundations and teaching hospitals, veterinary specialty hospitals, veterinary medical associations and referral services. details...
Dog Supplies and Resources
In this section you will find links to canine sports equipment, fun things to buy for interaction with your dogs, pet supplies, hard to find and unusual items, canine medical supplies, natural nutrition, performance supplements and treats, pet memorials, canine event photographers, training services and information on how to travel with your dogs. details...
Animal Poison Control:
1–800–548–2434
1–888–426–4435
17 Poisonous Plants Video
List of potentially dangerous plants and products:
www.aspca.org
How to Give CPR to your dog:
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When
Jera got Daphne, he had already been to the dog training center,
where he was going to take Daphne to puppy classes, and met with
the trainer, Julie. Jera and I were in the same puppy class,
because I took Sussi at the same time. Jera did a really good
job, and Daphne graduated her puppy class with honors. After
the puppy classes were over, the two of them completed yet another
set of more advanced classes, bringing them to intermediate obedience
level. 
The
way Jera has learned from books, and in the training center to
work with Daphne is with the techniques of positive re-enforcement
and motivation, using treats, play with toys and praise for a
job well done. Jera takes the training very seriously,
and even though it can be frustrating sometimes, and takes a
lot of patience to get the response he is looking for, he is
very patient with Daphne, and persistent about his goals. Daphne
is very attentive to Jera, because she likes to learn from him,
and wants to be a good girl, and because they are such close
friends. I am so proud of all the work Jera has done with Daphne.
Jera
and Daphne are really great together, and are a very popular
duo at Canine Learning Center in Ft. Collins. I am looking forward
to seeing the latest trick he has taught Daphne, which is to
keep a balloon in the air. 