Author: Alicia

Golden Retrievers

AKC Golden Retriever Breeders Deserving of Merit

Golden Retrievers are originally from Scotland. As their name suggests, they were bred to be hunting dogs. Golden Retrievers have been recognized by the American Kennel Club since 1925, and are related to Irish Setters and Bloodhounds. Golden Retrievers can adapt to a variety of different living situations as long

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Training + Obedience

Importance of Training Dogs

Owning a new puppy can be a joyful experience. With their playful dispositions and loving personalities, they often bring happiness and affection to any household. However, the importance of training dogs, especially puppies, usually becomes apparent after that first pair of shoes is chewed to shreds or the first bathroom

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Training + Obedience

Vizsla Puppies Possess Above-Average Training Ability

Vizsla puppies are outgoing, assertive, confident, and loyal. More importantly, they possess above-average training ability. With similar characteristics of both Golden Retrievers and Pointers, they make excellent bird hunting dogs on land and in water. Developing a first class sports dog requires following a few simple steps. Initially, of course,

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Von Falconer Puppy Training & Conditioning

Von Falconer puppy training provides well-rounded preparation over the first 16 weeks of the life. The goal of training aims at conditioning a young dog to have fun while learning. Indeed, preventing problems before they arise eliminate the need for correcting them later. The Von Falconer Training Academy in Santa

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Canine Companions

Abigail & Her Seizure Response Dogs

Having a service dog is a great gift in the lives of those with disabilities. This is especially true for those who experience seizures. Because seizures come on unpredictably, they can be incredibly dangerous. A seizure might happen unexpectedly during a shower, at the top of a flight of stairs,

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Training + Obedience

AKC Vizsla Puppies: Temperament, Training & Everything in Between

AKC Vizsla puppies are energetic, active and intelligent as well as being attractive with distinctive features. If you are drawn to these characteristics and have the time and energy for this breed, you may enjoy bringing one of these puppies to your household. The ancestors of the Vizsla breed were

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Canine Companions

The Story of a Heroic Golden Retriever Named Yogi

One thing that most people love about dogs is the loving bond they have with their owners. This is especially true when that dog becomes a hero and saves a person’s life. The intelligence, heart, and loyalty of a dog really come through in these situations. And although there are

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