Pulling Apart the AKC Azawakh Breed Standard
I've wanted to pull apart the Azawakh breed standard for quite some time, and when I started writing this as I sat in my whelping box...
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Kayley Paylor
Jan 3, 20226 min read
Function or Fashion - Dog Clothing
Long read, short: in my opinion, if your dog is uncomfortable and the problem can be fixed with clothing, it probably should be. Every...
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Kayley Paylor
Dec 31, 202110 min read
A Year in Review 2021 - A Year Somehow Even Harder Than the Last
a number of ways 2021 has been the most challenging year of my life - finances, hardships, and just overall bad luck. It's been the...
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Kayley Paylor
Dec 1, 202111 min read
Separation Anxiety
When I was working at the training facility, something we'd hear often was: "My dog has separation anxiety." My mentor would talk them...
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Kayley Paylor
Nov 30, 202115 min read
Puppy Buyer Etiquette
Let's talk about puppy buyer etiquette. There is a whole different post on breeder etiquette when interacting with potential buyers and...
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Kayley Paylor
Nov 26, 202117 min read
B Litter Update - A Very Rocky Beginning
Everything is still super raw. I'm exhausted but can't sleep. That's why I'm up past midnight, my favorite time of the day, watching...
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Kayley Paylor
Nov 18, 20218 min read
Show Don't Tell - Changing Hearts and Minds in the Dog World
Firstly, let's start off by acknowledging that 99% of people love their dogs or love dogs in general and want to do well by them. Their...
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Kayley Paylor
Nov 11, 20214 min read
I'm Standing on the Back of Giants - Norma Spivey
I'm standing on the backs of giants it's something I've long known and this year has come to unexpected fruition. There are a lot of...
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Kayley Paylor
Nov 4, 202116 min read
Meet My Dogs: Tabiri Asouf
In the beginning of 2021 I had been searching for a stud dog for Ami's second litter for quite some time. Nothing was quite lining up...
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Kayley Paylor
Oct 21, 20215 min read
How Many Dogs is Too Many?
The answer to the question posed in the title of this article is that the answer to that question is going to vary by person and...
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Kayley Paylor
Oct 13, 20215 min read
Medical Causes to Behavioral Issues
When I first apprenticing to become a dog trainer I was taught to assess a dog in a glance. I was taught to start with the utter basics....
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Kayley Paylor
Oct 11, 20212 min read
Unforced Errors - Slow and Steady Wins the Race
I grew up in a volleyball gym from the time I was a week old on. I was placed in the corner, protected by my crib/playpen. And so, quite...
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Kayley Paylor
Oct 11, 20212 min read
A Dog Can Be in Drive and Not an Asshole
Here's my unpopular opinion for the day. Dogs in drive don't have to be assholes. Full stop. They can be excited and barking and in...
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Kayley Paylor
Sep 11, 202111 min read
B Litter Diary - Day 1 of Heat to Breeding
I might be setting myself up for disappointment. The litter might not take or something might go wrong with the pregnancy or whelping. ...
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Kayley Paylor
Aug 25, 20218 min read
Honoring Genetic Imperative
You can never let a ________ off leash. Fill in the blank. You can never let a sighthound off leash. You can never let a terrier off...
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Kayley Paylor
Aug 23, 20213 min read
The Future of my Program is Preservation
I've alluded to this before and I've tried to be very clear to people who are interested in a puppy from me that not every litter I breed...
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Kayley Paylor
Jul 24, 20213 min read
Quick Tips - Rewarding Effectively and Disentangling the Leash
As much as I like the far-reaching philosophical posts, they are sometimes a little bit difficult to write and take a little bit more...
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Kayley Paylor
Jul 24, 20219 min read
Handling and Presentation Matters
When I first started in conformation, I was very much under the opinion that polishing my presentation, while important, was a little bit...
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Kayley Paylor
Jul 14, 20215 min read
Gatekeeping Service Dogs Can Ruin Lives
At our Fourth of July dinner I started to feel tired and fuzzy. By the time I finally decided I needed to leave and go to bed I was...
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Kayley Paylor
Jul 14, 20214 min read
Tag Collars - To Wear or Not to Wear
When I got Ash, I was under contract to have him wear a tag collar at all times. I didn't know better at the time, I just left his...
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Kayley Paylor
Jun 28, 20217 min read
Preventing the Self-Perpetuating Cycle of Anxiety
I work quite often with anxious dogs. I enjoy building confidence in fearful dogs. I live for helping build healthy coping mechanisms...
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Kayley Paylor
Jun 24, 202123 min read
On the Veterinary and Client Disconnect - Navigating your Relationship with your Vet
This proved to be a tricky and complex piece to write. It's also a piece that I have been repeatedly asked to write. It's a volatile...
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Kayley Paylor
Jun 14, 202114 min read
The Mental Component of Running Sports
I got very lucky with my first three coursing dogs. With Anubi, I built drive with a flirt pole but then he qualified to run with...
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Kayley Paylor
Jun 9, 20215 min read
The Benefit of Group Classes for All Dogs
I just finished up one of my favorite classes I've ever taught or taken. The class was my new Real World Adventure class, which met at a...
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