I like to get the Riptide families together so that the pups can play and the people can get to know one another. Really, it is an excuse to get together and have a fun time with our dogs. We had one meet up with some of the families and then again to celebrate Cali’s, Read More
Today, at day two of the Orlando Cluster, Ellie, Riptide’s Belle of the Ball, was awarded 2nd place in the 6 to 9 month puppy class under Judge Mrs. Terry M. DePietro at the Brevard Kennel Club, Inc. I am so very proud of her and all the training she has done allowing her to Read More
Riptide’s Belle of the Ball, aka Ellie, competing for her first time at the Orlando shows this week is performing beyond my expectations. Tuesday, under Judge Mrs. Terry M. DePietro, Ellie won second place in the 6 to 9 month puppy class. Again, today, under Judge Mrs. Beverly Vics, Ellie went second in the 6 Read More
Last night while relaxing a bit and searching the internet for interesting PWDS facts I came across this article from the American Kennel Club. It was extremely interesting. Take a look, there is always something to learn about this fabulous breed. “Portuguese Water Dog History: The Fisherman’s Loyal Working Dog” by Susan McCullough.
I wanted to say Happy Holidays from the Riptide family to yours. Some images of our family this season.
Every December, there is a huge dog show in Orlando, Florida. From Tuesday through Friday there are cluster shows and then Saturday and Sunday is the Royal Canin National Dog. You might remember photos posted a while back of Rumour in the ring. Well, this year is Ellie’s turn. She has been practicing practicing practicing. Read More
Ellie officially is an AKC STAR Puppy! This was a great experience for Ellie. She was able to socialize with other people and dogs in a safe environment. She learned how to interact with good manners and managed to have some fun. I am so proud of her.
Puppies need more than just our love and affection. Having a puppy that is able to mature in to a well behaved dog means that the puppy human relationship will also prosper. Dogs that are “out of control” make having them in our homes with our families very difficult and stressful not only for us Read More
This weekend we began the season of K9 Toss and Fetch, a frisbee game played with your dog. It is wonderful! Any age person is able to play, you don’t even have to throw the frisbee, you can roll it to your dog. The cost is very low and even your children can participate. Cali Read More
Yesterday began Fall Frisbee Season with the South Florida Toss & Fetch league. We all meet at the Free Spirit Training Center in Homestead, FL at the early, but less hot, time of 8 AM and have so much fun. This was Ellie’s first time on the field. She is now four months, and already Read More
