Well as I’m sure you all know I passed my AKC Canine Good Citizen test on October 11, 2006.


Now I’m setting my sites on my AKC future.

Unfortunately, I don’t have AKC papers, but as you can tell by my pictures I’m a model Rottweiler. Luckily AKC has a program called the Indefinite Listing Privilege Program (ILP). With this program you can submit pictures of yourself, and they will be reviewed by professionals at AKC. If they approve you, then you can compete in almost all the AKC events! Including:

Agility Trials (All Breeds)

Earthdog Trials (Small Terriers and Dachshunds)

Herding Tests and Trials ( Herding Breeds, Rottweilers and Samoyeds)

Hunt Tests (Most Sporting Breeds and Standard Poodles)

Junior Showmanship (All Breeds)

Lure Coursing (Sighthounds)

Obedience Trials (All Breeds)

Rally Trials (All Breeds)

Tracking Tests (All Breeds)

I’m most interested in Agility, Herding, Obedience and Tracking. Dad’s looking into the Obedience trials first. He found a local club that does training so I can earn my Companion Dog title. If you would like to look at the Obedience Regulations, AKC has it on their website.

The Agility Regulations is also on AKC’s site.

The Tracking Regulations is also on AKC’s site.

Along with the Herding Regulations, AKC included the Herding Test and Trial Procedural Manual.

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• First Impression: This is just like one of my old Nylabones, except this one tastes like bacon! Dad left my old nasty one out and gave me this new one. Of course I left the old nasty one alone, and completly concentrated my chewing powers on the new one. The old one was quickly thrown away where all my old toys go to die…
• Conclusion: Nylabone has a strong rep around the dog park, not much more needs to be said. They last a LONG time. I personally like rubber toys more, but its nice to sharpen my teeth on a good bone before I enjoy dinner.

3 out of 4 paws!

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Here is a list of my all time favorites!

I’ll always be updating this list as I find more toys/products that completely entertain/amaze/envelope me.

• Planet Dog - Orbee-Tuff - Diamond Plate Ball: Paws down, this has become my favorite ball. It still smells good, it bounces VERY well, its rubber so it doesn’t hurt the walls or even the glass door. I always bring this toy to dad while he’s sitting on the couch. He’s getting pretty good at throwing it for me.
• Tuffie’s - Tuffzilla (Tuff Scale): I loved having a toy that was my size. I would growl at it, throw it around the room, tackle it, chew on it… Oh how I miss my Tuffzilla. He just wasn’t strong enough. Dad kept stitching him up, and I kept ripping him apart. Finally dad gave up and threw it away. Fun toy, just didn’t last long enough.
• Pooch Pleasers Bone Sheepskin Dog Toy with Squeaker: Now I know what your thinking… A big strong masculine dog like me shouldn’t be playing with a soft cuddly sheepskin bone… Well I don’t care! I loved it. In the end I ripped the stuffing out everywhere, but it lasted for months. Better than most of those stuffed toys. I need another soft toy to cuddle with…
• Roma Rubber Grooming Mitt: Simply put there is no better way to groom a Rottweiler, or any short haired animal.
• Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls Lamb Formula: Dad has consistently used these as training treats because I’ll do ANYTHING for them. No joke.
• JW Pet Invincible Chains Dog Toy Triple Link: I LOVE playing tug-a-war with Dad! Of course he’s stronger, but he has thumbs! I’d love to see him play with his teeth like I have to! Bring it on! But seriously these things are strong, if they can handle 125 lbs of me yankin’ on em they’ll be good for you.
• Jolly Ball Horse Toy: Well these balls only last about 1-2 days and the handle gets shredded. Dad just keeps cutting the handle back with some big shears until the handles are gone. Even without a handle its still a fun toy. Dad throws it up in the air and try to catch it. I can easily collapse the ball enough to bite it, so who need a handle…
• Triple Crown Everlasting Treat Ball: Amazing! Dad doesn’t use the end caps very often. He just stuffs some of my normal treats in the middle. It’s a great jaw workout, I basically crush the toy to break the treats up inside so they will fall out. The ball is still in 100% perfect condition and I use it every day!
• Little Giant - Mini Feeder w/ custom wall mount: This has been so helpful! I don’t have to bend over to eat and drink anymore!

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