Fargo - Moorhead Kennel Club

06/13/2025

WE DID IT!
Today volunteers locked the doors of the Expo Building at the fairgrounds for the last time as the final moving truck left. All of FMKC’s belongings are now at the new location!!
THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU to each and every member who for the last six weeks has donated time to support this transition. There has been so much behind the scenes work completed by so many, and your dedication to the club is appreciated.
I want to personally thank Kyle Eid who has dedicated entire weeks to make sure our relocation process ran smoothly. What a way for him to welcome in retirement! Kyle – this could NOT have happened without your expertise, positive energy and dedication. As president, I am very grateful for your enthusiastic attitude, calm demeanor and endless optimism!
The Relocation Committee, along with MANY volunteers spent countless hours preparing various spaces to be moved; all of which aided in our smooth transition.
NOW WHAT?????
First, we rest!
During the next few weeks, I will be meeting with members of our relocation committee, and we will set a plan of attack for settling into our new home! This too will happen in a few stages…….so stay tuned!!! If you were not able to donate time during this initial process, please consider carving out time out of your work schedule to be able to support move-in efforts.
We will hold our first FMKC Board and General Membership meeting at the new location Tuesday, July 8th at 6pm and 7pm respectively.
As always, feel free to contact me with questions and/or concerns.
THANK YOU ALL FOR STEPPING UP – I know it’s been a LONG MONTH! I wish you all a happy and healthy 4th of July holiday!
Amber
FMKC President

06/13/2025

Hi all:
Kyle has just informed me that we will NOT NEED volunteers after 12pm today - THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR EFFORTS!

We will be in touch in the next few weeks to outline "MOVE IN" processes!
Amber

06/13/2025

The Miniature Pinscher is known to fans as the "King of Toys." A true personality dog, Min Pins are sturdy, compact dogs known for a high-stepping "hackney" gait.

Why do you love the breed?

06/13/2025

Wahoo!!!! Last Mat!!!

THANK YOU EVERYONE who carved out time so far this week! Tomorrow we say our official goodbye to our current location!

Thanks again to EVERYONE who continues to work hard in making this relocation successful!

06/13/2025

Dogs get jealous if you’re giving attention to a different dog. So how do you go about introducing a new dog to a jealous dog?

06/13/2025

Today's crew, they're a motely bunch. Still much work to be done, but look at this empty building!!

06/12/2025

Club members - we are adding an additional work shift Thursday night from 5pm-8pm! We also still need helpers from the hours of 8am-5pm tomorrow (Thursday)!

You can call or text Kyle at 17013676934 or just show up! We have TONS of mats yet to clean!

Amber

06/11/2025

Hi Everyone - help is still needed to complete phase II of our move out. We could use more people each work-shift so don't worry about signing up, just show up and help as you are able for as long as you are able.

If you are a member and HAVE NOT volunteered for the move - please do so. Yes, there are some who have not offered help. REMINDER: It is part of your responsibility and duty as a club member to show up and support efforts like this. EVERYONE's participation is critical. If you cannot stay the whole 4 hours NO WORRIES, we will take anyone who will show up!

If you have questions - please contact Kyle at 701.367.6934

Let's get this done!
Amber

06/11/2025

The Queen of Blakeen

Eastern States Exposition (Springfield, Mass.) 1947: Judge Bethune Smith and owner-handler Hayes Blake Hoyt (in her trademark white gloves) with BIS Standard Poodle Ch. Blakeen Osprey. Osprey was Mrs. Hoyt’s biggest winner of the late ’40s. Among Osprey’s memorable moments was a group win at Morris & Essex. (Percy T. Jones photo)

We’re reviewing our photo files to compile our next YouTube slideshow gallery, “The Blakeen Poodles: Golden Age Glamour.” As we plow through hundreds of win shots and portraits in the combined Gazette and AKC Library collections, we’re amazed by the consistent excellence of Mrs. Hoyt’s line and the impeccable grooming of her exhibits that kept her in the winner’s circle for decades.

June AKC Gazettehttps://images.akc.org/pdf/gazette/june-2025.pdf

Back issues https://www.akc.org/products-services/magazines/akc-gazette/

Free Gazette subscription https://www.akc.org/subscribe/
Gazette Gallery YouTube slideshow “Morris & Essex: The Platinum Age” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApKn29t7DvU

AKC podcast “Poodles: A Marvel of Intelligence and Versatility” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UXjMpN24DA&t=149s

06/09/2025

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My Philosophy on Life with a Dog

When you bring a dog into your life, you are choosing something extraordinary- to share your life, your home, and your routines with a different species. One who never asked to be here, never consented to our human expectations, and yet shows up every day with unconditional love. That is a profound responsibility — and a remarkable gift.

Dogs are not toys or lifestyle accessories. They are sentient beings with their own emotions, needs, and preferences. They are not here to obey your every command — they are here to share life with you. They will bring great joy and love to your life, and you should do the same for them. When we choose to live alongside a species that doesn’t speak our language, it’s our job to build the bridge: through communication, compassion, and connection.

Communication means learning to understand your dog — their body language, their stress signals, their joys and fears. It means teaching with clarity and kindness instead of confusion or punishment. It means listening more than you talk and realizing that “behavior problems” are often just misunderstood attempts to cope with a world that they don’t always understand.

Compassion means seeing your dog as they are — not as a project to fix, but as a whole being to support. It means remembering that your dog didn’t sign up for apartment living, crowded sidewalks, or your social calendar. It means adjusting your expectations to meet their needs as a dog, not expecting them to just meet yours as human.

Connection is what makes it all worth it. When you slow down and really see your dog — when you honor their needs, help them feel safe, and give them choices and the freedom to be themselves — something beautiful happens. You become their safe place. And they become yours.

Life with a dog is messy and loud and full of surprises. It means muddy paw prints, torn-up toys, chewed-up socks, barking at the delivery truck, and rearranging your life around potty breaks and walks. It means early mornings, skipped plans, and constant management — not because your dog is being difficult, but because they’re a dog living in a confusing human world. You’ll lose sleep. You’ll get frustrated. You’ll spend money. You’ll feel like you’re raising a toddler who never grows up — because in many ways, you are.

But you’ll also get something rare: the chance to build a lifelong partnership rooted in trust, not control. A relationship where two entirely different species can thrive together through patience, understanding, and mutual respect.

Having a dog is hard work. It’s a responsibility. It’s an agreement to show up — even when it’s inconvenient, even when it’s hard. But if you’re doing it right, it will also be one of the most meaningful relationships of your life. You don’t just get a dog. You become someone’s person. That is no small thing. 🐕

06/09/2025

If you need to transport your dog to the hospital, it can be a stressful experience. Learn how to make sure you keep them calm on safe on the way.

06/08/2025