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| History of Rhodesian Ridgebacks in the United States | 9.9 years ago | Rhodesian Ridgeback |
| IMPRESSIONS of the Kennel Club | 11.8 years ago | Rhodesian Ridgeback |
| The Kennel Club should face a Legal Challenge | 12.4 years ago | Rhodesian Ridgeback |
| any Kiwi RR fans?? | 12.7 years ago | Rhodesian Ridgeback |
| Fixes to the website | 13.5 years ago | Rhodesian Ridgeback |
| no california R.R. breeders? | 10.4 years ago | Rhodesian Ridgeback |
| Half ownership? | 12.7 years ago | Rhodesian Ridgeback |
Everyone is familiar with sit, down, and come and other similar commands that are standard fare in the general obedience training class. The novice handler might not be familiar with what competitive obedience looks like or realize that it’s really just a continuation of those basic skills.
Before a dog is ever entered for a competitive show, there is a lot of work that must be accomplished in order to be able to present the dog properly. There is nothing like having a quality dog that is unprepared for a show. A dog that hasn’t been well trained and conditioned just won’t be a competitive dog.
Food, shelter, exercise and regular visits to the veterinarian are all a part of the basic care package that accompanies dog ownership. However, there is one more important aspect of proper canine care that must not be forgotten or neglected, and that is grooming. In order for a dog to stay clean and healthy, proper hygiene must be maintained, and given that dogs can do little more than lick themselves to remove the occasional annoying substance, grooming of your animal is your responsibility.
