Training Rex in the City, Basic Obedience for Dogs

About the Dogs

"TUCKER"
Tucker is a yellow Labrador Retriever and was 12 years old when he was photographed for this book. In addition to being a conformation champion, Tucker is an obedience trial champion and has earned a Junior Hunter title and a Working Certificate Excellent from the Canadian Kennel Club in recognition of his hunting and retrieving skills. Tucker has been fully Schutzhund trained and particularly enjoyed the tracking and protection aspects of the sport. Although he is now retired, he is a certified St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog and spent much of his youth visiting the residents of George Pearson Centre. Tucker was educated by and has lived with Nancy Clarke since he was seven weeks old.

"CAITY"
Caity is a Border Collie from sheep-herding lines. She was five years old when she was featured in this book. Caity is one of only a handful of Border Collies in North America to earn a Schutzhund 3 title. Although sheep herding is her passion, she also enjoys agility and is currently competing at a masters level. Caity is a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, certified to visit children. Caity loves to visit and due to her propensity for jumping onto the customer counter to get pats from volunteers and visitors at the Vancouver Animal Shelter, she is called the shelter's "greeter." Caity has lived with Nancy since she was seven weeks old.

"DAX"
Dax is a five-month old, sable German Shepherd who lives at the Vancouver Animal Shelter. Under the stage name "Rex," Dax is the shelter's public relations dog, an emissary for responsible and humane dog ownership. At night, Dax goes home with Nancy Clarke and although he is completely blind he is carried by his great spirit and endears himself to everyone he meets.

"BRITTA"
Britta is a two-year-old female German Shepherd. This very sweet-natured soul is best buddy and mentor to Dax. Britta is a beginner in the sport of Schutzhund and is currently enjoying Agility, as well. Britta has a bright competitive future in both dog sports but her main role is companion and chief foot warmer to her human companion, Nancy.