2022 National Grooming Seminar Presented by Ileana Nogueras

Agility is a sport that appeals to all dog lovers – from young people to senior citizens. Fun for participants and spectators alike, the sport has been receiving [...]

Barn Hunt – Dogs and their handlers work as a team to locate and mark rats (which are always safely held in aerated tubes) hidden in a maze [...]

All dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, it just takes a little bit of training, lots of love, and of course, plenty [...]

Exhibiting in Conformation For each breed the AKC registers, there is a breed standard which is a word description of the perfect dog of that breed. Standards describe [...]

In today’s world, staying fit is essential for both German Shepherds and their owners. Walking stands out as the top recommended exercise, offering a safe way to boost [...]

Herding is a captivating challenge that showcases the German Shepherd’s natural instincts, athleticism, drive, and intelligence — qualities deeply rooted in the breed’s heritage as a versatile, purposeful [...]

Does your child have an innate passion for dogs? Do you to want to empower him/her with life-long skills about being responsible and a good sport – whether [...]

The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content; turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding [...]

Therapy dogs go with their owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities, airports, and libraries. From working with a child who is learning [...]

The German Shepherd is an intelligent companion, who is also a very impressive tracking dog. To earn the beginning level AKC Tracking Title, Tracking Dog, TD, a dog [...]

This is an activity that is completely designed around having fun with your German Shepherd. Trick Dog is just that—you teach your German Shepherd tricks (of your choice) [...]