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So, having played some catchup on BYB Bonnie, in terms of training, understanding the breed, get better myself as an owner for next big dog...functional home and personal guardian that can accompany older folks on camping, trails, beaches, get along with others when well trained as pet...

Here are a couple explanations that help me understand the use of these terms: https://leerburg.com/drives.htm https://www.workingdogmagazine.com/the-arousal-curve/ Please add your comments and thoughts...this is a very deep topic and I see the terms are used differently in other breeds, or...

There is a lot of commonality in basic socialization as its practiced by different disciplines or tasking AKC offers CGC as a ribbon, and more advanced versions are recommended for certain purposes Service Dogs go thru a longer more detailed perood before being assessed as capable to go on to...

What do y'all think of this? https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-puppy-socialization-early-neurological-stimulation/ From the military study on Biosensor method https://www.providencedobermans.com/how-my-pups-are-raised.php

Not tryna sell anything here...just appreciate the down to earth style and good explanations for basic socialization and training to be out and about...

https://www.providencedobermans.com/whats-the-difference-in-venues.php

- holding spot...to avoid totally going OT on @MichiH FAST CAT success... Now at @Ravenbird request... It one were to search archives here you'll find several references to this term that originated many years ago with Ray Carlisle, then Vic Monteleone... But what does it mean to you today...

Anyone going? Or interested in finding clips to watch after? I see they are hosting WAE. https://national.dpca.org/ And other cool stuff... https://uniteddobermanclub.com/2026-09-25-26-fall-classic-national-igp-trial/

https://xcancel.com/RT_Visual_on_X/status/2087173078421762385

Anyone here interested in this, or know someone who might be? https://michaelellisschool.com/product/pet-dog-fundamentals-sept-2026/?inf_contact_key=5adffe303ff68fd27658d4e16e7c56c2 Michael Ellis is a rockstar in the IGP world, and has his own school site now. This seems to me to be...

There is an indirect point about losing a breed forever... https://scitechdaily.com/meet-the-30-million-year-old-dog-that-climbed-trees-instead-of-chasing-sticks/ “This fossil is not our current dogs’ great-great-great uncle, because this whole line went fully extinct. And with that...

I was wasting time on youts toob and the algo fed me this: Reminded me of a recent post about a malemute. So just chumming a bit here...any landshark dog owners/past breeders, friens of who have comments. I have watched this trainer on and off grow over time, and appreciate his efforts to...

Is sort of a big catch all topic, feel free to add thoughts ideas, links. My association of the term is for "bred to function (inc with good health" as in "total doberman" that can do it all - healthy structural conformation built to task needs in person and home guardian, family companion...

Livestream here: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1nxnRRvlqZNxO

Refound this elsewhere, h/t to @Sunje And starting this topic for 2026 to store whatever the latest and greatest is from your experience lately in dobes. https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/trending-now/products/dog-training-decoded-by-michael-ellis Its a screaming deal right now.

Here is a good explanation with some pushback by the Finnish Kennel Club https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/upcoming-eu-regulation-will-steer-dog-breeding-more-commercial-direction-towards-large-kennel-units The history of dog breeds is fascinating, and the co-evolution with...

To fellow dog nerds and those who like to research complicated things, like dobermans... And in Re: good tip read here- "go visit a show dog" show to check out the "fancy", maybe see who is doing well, collect biz cards or contact info... People are busy at these shows but if they can connect...

Its that time of year... Here is one by a dobe owner and trainer.

Found this going down rabbitholes, trying to curate my feed and focus on whats useful to me: A reminder there is tons of good stuff at DPCA national seminars on youtube Add your favorites with a tag word for new members or AIs looking for best resources to find them at key places online like...

Sometimes I notice Bonnie sitts or stands a bit splayed apart on her front legs. When she was 8 months or so I thought she might have pulled a muscle as she jumped off a 5' high cliff at the beach to a face plant, and ovcasionally for a few weeks after she'd skid out on a tight turn, bounce...