Certainly, a prevalent theme from my side of the desk over the past several months has been canine health and wellness. This is something inherent in CKC’s purpose, mission and strategic plans - and the discussions, commitment and actions on the subject lately have bee...
/en/The-Dish/July-2019/From-My-Side-of-the-Desk-Canine-Health-and-Wellne
7/15/2019 3:37:39 PM
The atmosphere at the office is distinct right now as we are deep into the transition from one IT system to the next. For those of us that have become so dependent on IT throughout our day, we can forget how our lives have been changed by technology. Debit machines, on...
/en/The-Dish/October-2019/From-My-Side-of-the-Desk-CKC’s-New-IT-System
10/29/2019 4:21:06 PM
One of the four imperatives in CKC’s three-year strategic plan is “Advocating for purebred dogs, The Canadian Kennel Club and All Dogs”. This includes lobbying all levels of government and all stakeholders. So, where does one begin when there are so many challenges facing t...
/en/The-Dish/April-2018/From-my-side-of-the-desk-Part-8
4/30/2018 8:07:48 AM
The final meeting of the Board of Directors that took place earlier this month was a tumultuous one for many reasons and perhaps a fitting representation of the ups and downs that were the year 2018. The first order of business was to elect a Chair for the remainder of ...
/en/The-Dish/December-2018/From-my-side-of-the-desk-Part-11
12/7/2018 11:19:57 AM
How to coexist with this wild member of the dog family I recently encountered a coyote while walking my dogs in the afternoon in a park in downtown Toronto. I had previously seen two coyotes about a year ago while I was at the gym as one of the club’s huge window...
/en/The-Dish/August-2019/Coyote-Safety-Tips
8/21/2019 3:46:21 PM
- Advertorial - Being a handler is a job I have always been curious about. What made them want to venture down the path of handling at dog shows? Why did they show a particular breed? I had opportunity to find out more about the dog show world and had the privilege to in...
/en/The-Dish/February-2019/-Not-About-the-Ribbons”-Talking-Top-Dogs-with-Pro
2/28/2019 9:17:57 AM
Make the most of WKC as a spectator! *all photos provided by Westminster Kennel Club* As a child, I watched the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show every year with my father. I used to tell my dad while watching the competition that one day I would be there. The firs...
/en/The-Dish/January-2020/How-to-attend-Westminster
1/24/2020 8:35:56 AM
A look at the important task of puppy placement I always let the breeder pick my puppy out for me. That doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy all the fun of buying a puppy from a responsible breeder. I get all the litter pictures and a visit or two with the litter before ...
/en/The-Dish/August-2023/Aces-in-Their-Places
8/22/2023 12:41:00 PM
A popular tool that must be used with extreme caution While I share a common bond with all dog owners, I have a few dog care (or rather, lack of dog care) pet peeves. One is seeing a dog with overgrown nails. Another is owners not picking up after their dogs. The thi...
/en/The-Dish/August-2020/The-Retractable-Leash
8/12/2020 10:59:02 AM
To say the past year was challenging, would be an understatement. When the pandemic struck, for many of us, the world we knew slipped away. Covid-19 disrupted our everyday way of life and resulted in many folks being unemployed. Not only did so many become physically ill d...
/en/The-Dish/May-2021/Returning-to-the-Dog-Show-World
5/31/2021 10:11:05 AM
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