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Conformation shows in the UK would be like Crufts (though it's the creme de la creme of shows). The purebred dogs are judged on how they meet their breed standards. Rally is an obedience-type event and in the US, for mixed breed dogs (All-American dogs). There are signs set up on a course where...

He will be 4 years old in September.

Tebow has retired from conformation showing at present and we are entering the world of Rally. He got his 2nd green ribbon, 2 legs out of 3 met for Rally Novice title. One more to go. We're new at this and Tebow still suffers from anxiety when in show environments. (He witnessed a dog fight...

Just a thought. If you don't want your pup jumping on furniture (hair shed), put a few squares of aluminum foil on the furniture. For some reason, most dogs will avoid them. I put it on my couch for 2-3 months. I removed 1 of the 3 squares and over a couple of weeks, removed the others. My two...

Has anyone tried a Fluff Trough elevated bowl? If so, what is your opinion on its value for our flat-faced dogs? https://www.flufftrough.com/collections/pet-feeder

I got this book free from Amazon under ‘free Kindle books’, a short deal. “The Science and Secrets of Dogs: How Dogs Think, Feel & Communicate” by Bruce Miller. What does a tail wag possibly mean? How about that “side eye look”? Or staring you in the face? Why does it seem that our dogs can tell...

“If you know anyone interested in Bulldogs or have puppies, please refer them to our website. The newsletter is now online and accessible to all. We value your thoughts and suggestions, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any ideas. We have some exciting news to share! Starting next...

By any chance, did you have his trachea x-rayed? Some have narrow tracheas which can cause breathing issues.

There is a lot of valuable information on the official site of the Bulldog Club of America. A recent addition will be a monthly newsletter touching on topics of interest. Yet there is more than that on the site. It's worth checking out. And in my case, I joined the club...

Have you tried a local dog park? Or enrolled her in an activity like agility? https://www.rover.com/uk/blog/top-6-dog-friendly-dog-parks-in-leeds/ https://calverleydogclub.com/

The one eye gunking up could be an eyelash turning in. My oldest had this issue & a canine ophthalmologist took care of it. If the cornea is constantly scratched, it can cause great damage.

My 3 yr old bulldog seems to smell like yeast within a couple days of a medicated bath, licking paws frequently. I've tried spraying with Chlorohexidene, good probiotics, Coat Defense, washing feet after walks. He gets a dry food, Open Farm with Ancient Grains. An instructor in a class we...

Are you supplementing with a prebiotic/probiotic for gut health?

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Trying throwing some cheese or deli meat in the tunnel. (Be sure to say “Tunnel”.) That’s what lured my boy. Then weaned it down to training treats.Now I only have to say “Tunnel” and Tebow races through. He doesn’t need treats anymore.