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Where In The World is the Westminster Dog Show?

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If you’re a fan of the Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) annual dog show, you may have searched in vain for it this month. Like all gatherings, this event had to make some changes due to the pandemic.

What typically is a televised event in February, due to restrictions and safety protocols, was pushed forward to June. And, like all events that involve gatherings of people, this one could be subject to change if circumstances in the world shift. 

What You Need To Know

According the WKC’s press release, the 145th annual event will take place June 12-13th in Tarrytown, New York. The event will be held at Lyndhurst, which is a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 

Westminster Kennel Club President Charlton Reynders III said that the venue was chosen because it “allows us to hold a dog show safely while following current social distancing guidelines and public health regulations.”

How You Can Watch

Attendance will be limited despite the “wide-open outdoor space” of the venue, but the WKC’s website recommends you check back as the event nears. 

However, if attending in person isn’t on your to do list, consider tuning in to Fox Sports Network. They will be covering the event. And, the Best In Show competition will be shown live for the first time this year on Fox.

Schedule of Events

  • Masters Agility Championship on Friday, June 11, 2021 
  • Junior Showmanship, Breed, Group, and Best in Show judging on June 12 – 13, 2021
  • The Masters Obedience Championship will be on Sunday, June 13, 2021

Stay up to date on the latest by visiting https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org. 

Making Every Month Dog Training Month

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January may have just ended, but the opportunity to train your dog is good all year round.

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), in 2010, established January as Train Your Dog Month. They picked January because of the large number of pets that were adopted over the winter and holiday months. You can read more about them by clicking here.

Many dogs wind up in shelters due to behavior problems. Concentrating on various methods of training that can be fun for both you and your companion, ADPT provides a variety of resources. Check out all of the options they suggest at https://apdt.com/category/safety-pet-owners/.

Training is something Floofins & Co. feels strongly about. We train our staff before sending them out to work with your floofins. We know lots of our clients share training habits they want our walkers to encourage while on walks, like sitting at intersections and loose leash walking skills.

In addition, many facilities are finding safe ways to continue to provide training classes and activities for your dog. That could include day care services, agility or obedience classes, or individual in-person or virtual training options.

Whatever options you decide to pursue, remember to stay consistent and make it fun. The end result will benefit you and your floofin for many years to come.

Wags & Welcomes Yorktown Event

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Fun For The Whole Family at Yorktown Center’s Wags & Welcomes Event

Join the Floofins & Co. crew as they take part in the Wags & Welcomes event at Yorktown Center in Lombard. On June 1st, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a kick-off event sponsored by Dogtopia will highlight the opening of Yorktown’s doors to people AND dogs! That’s right, dogs are officially welcome at Yorktown beginning June 1, 2019.

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The Benefits of Agility

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Agility Can Be Fun For Many Types Of Dogs

Walking and daily play with your dog is rewarding and fun for both of you, but do you and your pet yearn for more activity and challenge in your lives? Is your pup bored? Some dogs benefit enormously from having a “job” to do. If this is the case for your floofin, consider agility classes and competitions.

Agility is a kind of timed obstacle course for you and your dog—although you won’t be expected to jump over bars or crawl through tunnels—that’s your dog’s job. During agility, your dog needs to successfully navigate an obstacle course in the correct order and within a certain length of time with as few mistakes as possible. Courses will vary, and each organization has their own rules. There’s so much for your dog to do in agility! Some of the various obstacles include: [Read more…] about The Benefits of Agility

Michele’s Tuesday Training Tip – The Power Of Patience

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When Working With Animals, Patience Is Key.

Remember the saying “patience is a virtue”? Keep remembering that when training! All animals work and learn at a different pace so be patient with them. By being patient you are less likely to get frustrated with your animal which means that the chances that the training session will stay positive is greater.

Agility competitors know what I mean when I say, “enjoy the journey”. Or what about, “focus on the journey, not the destination”.  Enjoy the moments of success and challenges along the way because there is no rush when you are committed to your dog. [Read more…] about Michele’s Tuesday Training Tip – The Power Of Patience