As you know Riley competes in the AKC's Coursing Ability Test (CAT) events. She is my lure course Shih Tzu super star! Even though I refer to this as "lure coursing", for non-sight hound breeds it is the CAT. The CAT tests a dogs basic instinct on hunting by sight ability and by … [Read more...] about Lure Course Shih Tzu Super Star
Lure Coursing
Overcoming Fear … and Finding the Love to Compete
A Shih Tzu missing in action, but not really. Looking back through our blog we have always taken a little time off in the fall, but for us this year it came a little early! I would like to tell you that Riley and I have been on a great big adventure, but that isn't true. Since … [Read more...] about Overcoming Fear … and Finding the Love to Compete
Where in the World has Riley Been?
Hey everyone! Sorry we have been MIA for the past week. If you follow us on social media, then you already know. But if you don't, then I would like to apologize for taking so long to post. We received some devastating news. Trixie's lab results cam back from her mammary tumor … [Read more...] about Where in the World has Riley Been?
Monday Mischief: Lure Course Shih Tzu
Normally you don't see lure course and Shih Tzu in the same sentence. Usually that sport is reserved for sight hounds. But this past weekend in Morgan Hill, California the USDAA CynoSport World Games were held. Though this is an agility event, they had clinics, demonstrations of … [Read more...] about Monday Mischief: Lure Course Shih Tzu
Riley did What?
So this past weekend Riley and I headed to Salt Lake City for a Teacup Dog Agility Association Judging Clinic. So for two days we had classroom work along with course set up, followed by a 2 day Trial hosted by Beehive Small Dog Agility Club. I do have to say I had a great time, … [Read more...] about Riley did What?