Denver Dog Works and Dogtopia

Denver Dog Works and Dogtopia

By Robert Forto, PHD

Starting this week Denver Dog Works and Dogtopia in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, have teamed up to offer training at the Dogtopia location on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Denver Dog Works specializes in canine sports and working dogs and everything that is fun with your furry friend. Under the direction of Dr. Robert Forto, the team at Denver Dog Works is like no other training school in the nation. We take a practical, balanced, experienced, approach to training your dog to compete (or just have fun) in all sorts of sporting events.

Dogtopia is a dog day care that just opened in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and is a full service doggie day care facility offering: boarding, grooming, extended stays and more. Dr. Forto is proud to associate his business with Dogtopia and hopes that clients throughout the Denver Metro will stop by and take advantage of all of the classes that Denver Dog Works has to offer. The Dogtopia facility has a 100-yard grass field in which we plan to utilize for all of our activities. And stay tuned for more information on the new Snowcrest Canine Sports Association in a blog post to come.

The following is the American Kennel Club Code of Sportsmanship and we atDenver Dog Works abide by these principles in training all of our dogs for competition or just plain fun.

AKC Code of Sportsmanship

PREFACE: The sport of purebred dog competitive events dates prior to 1884, the year of AKC's birth. Share values of those involved in the sport included principles of sportsmanship. They are practiced in all sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion. Many believe that these principles of sportsmanship are the prime reason why our sport has thrived for over one hundred years. With the belief that it is useful to periodically articulate the fundamentals of our sport, this code is presented.

Sportsmen respect the history, traditions, and integrity of the sport of purebred dogs.

Sportsmen commit themselves to values of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and vigorous competition, as well as winning and losing with grace.

Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred dogs by injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or behaviors.

The sportsman judge judges only on the merits of the dogs and considers no other factors.

The sportsman judge or exhibitor accepts constructive criticism.

The sportsman exhibitor refuses to compromise the impartiality of a judge.

The sportsman respects the AKC bylaws, rules, regulations and policies governing the sport of purebred dogs.

Sportsmen find that vigorous competition and civility are not inconsistent and are able to appreciate the merit of their competition and the effort of competitors.

Sportsmen welcome, encourage and support newcomers to the sport.

Sportsmen will deal fairly with all those who trade with them.

Sportsmen are willing to share honest and open appraisals of both the strengths and weaknesses of their breeding stock.

Sportsmen spurn any opportunity to take personal advantage of positions offered or bestowed upon them.

Sportsmen always consider as paramount the welfare of their dog.

Sportsmen refuse to embarrass the sport, the American Kennel Club, or themselves while taking part in the sport.

Please check out our website, Denver Dog Works, for more information on upcoming classes, clinic and events. We always welcome new members and their dogs at any level or experience. Also be sure to listen to The Dog Doctor Radio Show ever Saturday at Denver Dog Works. We host the show on a variety of topics and have special guests on from all over the world. You can download the show anytime from iTunes or our website.

Citation: American Kennel Club

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Dr. Robert Forto is the training director of Denver Dog Works and The Ineka Project in Colorado. He can be reached through his website,http://www.denverdogworks.com