10/30/2026

Here is Ranger's qualifying Standard Master Run from this weekend in Spokane Washington. The courses this weekend were really hard and complicated. He did superb. I was so proud of the way he was running. I love watching his tail try to wag despite his speed and focus as he runs. So much joy and enthusiasm. ...

10/20/2026

Do you have a problem with your dog chasing something that you don't want him to chase? Like cats or chickens, squirrels or children? The key is a) prevention--avoid situations where your pup will be tempted to chase the wrong thing, b) be proactive by training....

6/1/2026

So proud of Nika for earning her AX, Excellent Standard Agility Title, on Friday. Her score was 100, earning her First Place. ...

5/16/2026

Tobbs earned his Rally Novice Title with a perfect score of 100 and First Place. ...

5/4/2026

“Hero”  One of the things that has motivated us to breed fine dogs is our work in Search and Rescue.  The simple fact is, not every dog is suitable to be a Search Dog.  Therefore, early on, we sought to breed in order to produce dogs we could train as the best for Search and Rescue work. The following is the story of our first Search and Rescue Dog ...

4/14/2026

What is required to get an AKC Excellent Agility Jumpers With Weaves Title? ...

2/21/2026

A 2023 Psychology Today article sites two studies, each indicating that a child raised with pets during the first two years of life reduces the likelihood of asthma....

2/18/2026

Tobbs' second Rally Novice B Trial and, again, he came in First Place. ...

2/10/2026

Gunther von Hoffnung BN, owned by John and Karen Johnston, won First Place in his third Beginner Novice leg with an outstanding score of 198 out of 200. What an accomplishment for this puppy from Ranger and Ember, who is not yet even ten months old. ...

1/19/2026

When I posted on Facebook this photo, sent by one of our Puppy Families, of their Three Candle Hill Shepherds, some other puppy families made such dear comments. You can read them here. See the people who have had Four or Five or More Candle Hill Shepherds. Each Puppy Family is very dear to us! ...