Bing recently picked up his third leg with a score of 89, completing his requirements to earn his Rally Advanced title.
Bing earned his Rally Advanced title
Bing had a good show weekend
Bing went Winners Dog for another two points towards his championship. Now he only needs one last 3-point major win to finish his AKC championship.
Dogs have to win 15 points to earn their AKC championship. Points are earned on a scale of 1-5 points, based on the number of dogs at that show. The point scale varies by breed, gender, and region. Of the 15 points they need to earn, dogs need to win under different judges and win at least two “major” wins of 3-5 points. Basically, they need to defeat several other dogs at once. In our area, it takes nine male Danes to win a 3-point major. There were nine dogs entered, but one was absent, So what we hoped was a 3-point win was a 2-point win. Still great, but not quite as sweet as a major win would have been.
Show News
We had a successful final show in 2021, with Bing picking up more points towards his AKC championship. Plus, two of his kids made their debuts in the 4-6 month beginner puppy competition. So pleased with both of these youngsters!
6 Weeks Old
Endora
Spiderman Litter
Our “Spiderman” litter (Koda x Heidi) turned 4 weeks old this past Saturday. They have graduated from the whelping box to their new digs. They are eating more & more what I’m offering (vs nursing), exploring their new area, playing, and chewing.
Bing & Nash
Small break from puppy duties for a photo shoot and these two tagged along, for a couple updated pictures.
Early Neurological Stimulation
Our Koda x Heidi litter are now three weeks old and doing fantastic. All puppies are plump, just like we love to see at this age. We have wrapped up their Early Neurological Stimulation now, but I wanted to revisit this important topic.
The benefits of Early Neurological Stimulation:
- Improved cardio vascular performance (heart rate)
- Stronger heart beats
- Stronger adrenal glands
- More tolerance to stress
- Greater resistance to disease
Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) consists of the following:
- Tactile stimulation – holding the pup in one hand, the handler gently stimulates (tickles) the pup between the toes on any one foot using a Q-tip. It is not necessary to see that the pup is feeling the tickle. Time of stimulation 3 – 5 seconds.
- Head held erect – using both hands, the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head is directly above its tail. This is an upwards position. Time of stimulation 3 – 5 seconds.
- Head pointed down – holding the pup firmly with both hands the head is reversed and is pointed downward so that it is pointing towards the ground. Time of stimulation 3 – 5 seconds.
- Supine position – hold the pup so that its back is resting in the palm of both hands with its muzzle facing the ceiling. The pup while on its back is allowed to sleep. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.
- Thermal stimulation—use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes. Place the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain it from moving. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.
Per Dr. Dr. Carmen Battaglia (Breeding Better Dogs), “Generally, genetics account for about 35% of the performance, but the remaining 65% (management, training, nutrition) can make the difference.” The first several weeks of a dog’s life is critical in shaping them into the best adult dog possible.
New Titles!
Bing and Nash both earned their Rally Intermediate title!
If you would like to learn more about AKC Rally obedience, check out AKC Rally.
Koda x Heidi Litter
We welcomed three perfect puppies on 8/7/21. One harlequin boy, one heavily marked harlequin girl, one black boy. No puppies available at this time. Pictured below at six days old. All puppies and mama are doing great!
