Country K9 Club LTD

06/03/2026

Another beautiful job by Shiffer’s wonderful crew
More room for you guys to park in the shade

06/02/2026

The turtles are nesting and there’s a lot of deer and babies around so please
DRIVE. SLOW
when you come down Red Barn Ln

06/02/2026

Save the date!

We will be having our “Dog Days of Summer” Nosework Sniff N Go on Saturday August 29 with Lee Laubach and Lynn Rhinesmith! Kiddie pools and sprinklers all day with indoor air conditioned crating for the afternoon!!

Details and sign up to follow in the next couple of weeks!!

🐾🦮❤️🎉☀️

06/01/2026

Ticks are exploding across the U.S. this year, and they’re much more than a creepy nuisance. These parasites are incredibly efficient at attaching, feeding, and transmitting disease, without you ever noticing. The longer a tick stays attached, the greater the risk of exposure to Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and several other serious infections. But just because your dog has had exposure doesn’t mean they’re infected; discerning the difference is crucial, and smart medicine.
In my latest article, I cover where ticks like to hide, how to perform a thorough full-body tick check, the safest way to remove a tick, and why monitoring your pet afterward is just as important as removing the parasite itself. I also explain the differences between 4DX, Accuplex, and QC6 testing, and why early detection makes all the difference, regardless of what parasite control program you are using.
When you combine proactive screening with consistent parasite checks and a parasite protocol that make sense for your lifestyle and location, you can dramatically reduce the chances that a tick bite turns into a much bigger problem. Link to my article is in the comments. 🐾🕷️

06/01/2026

Most pet parents focus on what’s in their pet’s bowl🥣, but this conversation shows that what the food is stored in matters just as much!

Materials like glass, food grade ceramic, and stainless steel sit at the top because they’re inert and don’t interact with food, while plastics fall into a spectrum depending on their type, quality, and condition. More stable plastics like #2, #4, and #5 can be reasonable options, but they’re still not completely inert, especially over time with exposure to fats, heat, and wear. Lower-quality or unknown plastics ( #3, #6, 7) raise more concern due to additives and higher potential for chemical migration, particularly when containers become scratched, cloudy, or degraded. Silicone is stable for short term use, but capable of absorbing oils and odours with long-term use.

One of the most practical takeaways is that storage habits matter: keeping kibble in its original bag and placing the whole bag inside a container helps reduce direct contact and preserves freshness. It’s nearly impossible to eliminate plastic entirely, but reducing long-term exposure from everyday storage is possible.

06/01/2026

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05/31/2026

Thank you, AKC Judge Nancy Withers for a wonderful informative Rally seminar today !
You cleared up a lot of questions and helped polish our teams to perform better in the ring.
Thanks to everyone else who helped ring Crew!
And a very happy birthday to Peg Forte*

05/29/2026

Tuesday and Wednesday students there are no classes next week. June 2&3
We are having the driveway redone and they will be too much of a mess to try Park. Please understand we’ll see you the following week.