~JOYRIDE K9 *REMOTE* K9NW EDUCATION~

The Joyride K9 “ALERT!”

Random musings about K9NW, dogs in competition and whatever else is happening… (Ok, so it’s a blog but don’t hold my feet to the fire!)
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OTHER BLOG POSTS

This link will take you to my other website – joyridek9.com – for several other blog posts I’ve made over the years. That website is

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You have the BEST dog!

This is something I wrote long ago, when I first started teaching, so probably around 2009 or 2010. A friend surprised me with this in

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Life is always an adventure

(Appreciating the kindness of friends & strangers) I’m a pretty independent person. I do many things for myself from fixing the refrigerator, the dryer, minor

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Chasing Ribbons

I’ve been thinking a lot about the quest for titles and ribbons. I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with dog competitions but felt it my

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Emmy

I made a special section for Emmy, as a tribute to the dog who really brought me to this place and time in my life.

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“Old Dogs Rule!”

Having an old dog has inherent challenges. Having your driven, high level working/sport dog age comes along with additional emotions and decisions; what activities do

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UN-Peeling the Onion

“UN-Peeling the Onion?” What the heck does THAT mean??  Well, it’s the easiest way I can think to describe my thoughts on LESSONS. Huh? Lessons,

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Sexy Hides!

“Oooo, that looks like FUN!” Hides on the ceiling or suspended from a string above the dogs’ heads; Hides at the top of a doorway;

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A quest for perfection

I’ve competed a lot. I’ve trained and trailed and in many dog sport venues: Agility, Herding, Obedience, Tracking, Rally, Schutzhund, K9 Nose Work, French Ring, Dock

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