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When Less is More

This article was published in the Summit Daily News on May 13th, 2013                                            “When Less is More” Charlie rests on the left end of the couch. Before he came into our lives, Charlie was in several homes, bouncing down … Continue reading

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The Social Dog: the first three months

The Social Dog: the first three months.You have your new puppy. You want to do everything right. Friends have told you that you need to “socialize” her. Socialization is an important, yet often misunderstood concept in raising puppies. In the … Continue reading

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Catching Up!

Well, time flies when you are having fun! It has been far too long since I have written, but here are a few updates on our programs, and a taste of the season to come: Starting last spring, we began … Continue reading

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Update on Brandy

Brandy is now out of the shelter and in a loving foster home.  She is blossoming into the dog we know she can be. Her profile will soon be posted on Western Border Collie Rescue’s Dogs for adoption page. Thank … Continue reading

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An evening prayer for the dog in the shelter

Tonight I go to sleep with my dogs. My long legged lurcher (an adopted rescue) is roaching against the pillows. The new little fellow (another adopted rescue) is contentedly asleep in his crate in the closet.  My older girl Lucy … Continue reading

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Love and Understanding: Max’s story

By now, most readers are aware of the tragic bite incident that happened to Channel 9 newswoman Kyle Dyer.  While the bite seemed to happen “out of no where”, a series of events in this dog’s life, combined with misunderstanding … Continue reading

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Fall Class Schedule

After a brief break at the end of summer we are getting ready for a great fall class line up! Please see our Class Schedules page for details. We will be offering both our very popular “Squirrel??!!”  and “Obedience for … Continue reading

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classes to wrap up summer

Summer is still going strong with one more session of Summer Dog Sports classes. These are a collaboration between Skijor-n-More and the Town of Frisco Recreation Department. Hope you can join us! Agility: Moving on from basics we will start … Continue reading

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Of kids and dogs

Sadly, the number of dog bites reported in the United States is growing at a fast pace.  Most of these bites occur occur in children ages 3 to 5 and many of the bites are given to the dog’s owner.  … Continue reading

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Registration OPEN for spring and summer classes!

Registration for dog classes is now open! This friday we will be starting “Obedience for Life and Sports” and “Rally Fundamentals”.  Please see Schedule tab for times and descriptions. Even if it is SNOWING (like this morning) we have indoor … Continue reading

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