If you read my blog, you know I have a sensitive tummy. Irritable Bowel Syndrome they call it.Lucky for me and Mum, we found out early what triggers my tummy upset - nasty things like artificial flavorings and colors, and unnatural ingredients in some foods and treats.The nice thing is that Mum never gives me that kind of stuff, but on occasion I'll pick up something off the ground that another pup left, or the nice retired guys down the street will sneak me something when we're on our walks ... Read Full Story

Ok...I have to say that I've never been this excited about a dog coat before!Usually Mum puts on my coat, I hang my head as she wraps the velcro around the belly. Oh the shame, I tell you! Then I get outside and I don't want to run. And zoomies aren't even a glint in my eye, because I'm just not comfortable, the coat doesn't give, I can't stretch out, and the worst part is that I fear the inevitable; the time she takes it off me and...ZAP!!!...static electricity.So when Mum opened the box and... Read Full Story

This past weekend I ran with the Classic K9 Extreme Performance Team at the Great Indy Pet Expo.I have to say it was kinda fun! So noisy with all the loud music and barking flyball dogs, but fun nonetheless!Mum gave me a bath on Friday night, why I don't know. But truth be told, I hadn't had a bath in about a year. Mum doesn't give me baths very often, 'cause I just don't need them with her brushing me often and an occasional clean up after rolling in yucky stuff. But she liked it, she has he... Read Full Story

This weekend is the Great Indy Pet Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.At the event there will be lots of booths with great things for pets, rescue and shelter organizations, seminars, entertainment and more.And wadda ya know? I'm going to be performing as part of the Classic K9 Extreme Team Performance Team in shows at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3:30 PM on Saturday, and Noon and 2 PM on Sunday.I have absolutely no idea what exactly I'll be doing, but I think it may involve some jumps, tunnels, maybe ... Read Full Story

You remember our pull of the socks trick, right? We'll Mum and Gracie were working on some tricks the other night and decided to surprise me!They were out in the backyard doing something that was really bugging me, while I had to suffer as silently as possible (NOT!) inside in my crate until they were done.So what were they doing?Here's the goofy, surprise video of Mum and Gracie taking the 'pull of the socks' tricks to almost the extreme? Now, maybe they'll have to get las vegas nv hotel roo... Read Full Story

Remember back in September when I shared with you that Dog Sport Magazine did a very generous and cool six page spread about us in their September/October issue?They've given us permission to share the article with you...and we are so excited! Maybe soon you'll see us on your bell tv, just kidding, BOL!Click here and you will be taken to the pdf of the article. We hope you enjoy it!And some other cool news! Dog Sport Magazine has agreed to become a sponsor of my website and blog so you are go... Read Full Story

The official set of dvds from the recent FCI World Championships is available for purchase. We understand that it contains 6 discs with 12 hours of agility, and the cost is 25 euros + shipping. It can be purchased via the FCI website.The DVD contains the following:DVD 1: opening ceremony, agility and jumping large for teams (top 10);DVD2: jumping and agility for small and medium team (top 5)DVD 3: jumping and agility individual small for all the competitorsDVD 4: jumping and agility individua... Read Full Story

A few weeks ago the nice folks at Thundershirt sent us one of their shirts to test. At first we weren't sure we were good test subjects since neither Gracie or I have any thunder or lightening phobias.But after reading their materials, we discovered that the Thundershirt can not only help pups with terrifying bouts of phobia during thunderstorms, it has been proven to work with whatever situation that makes your dog anxious, fearful, reactive or over-excited.Instantly, Mum and I thought about... Read Full Story

Every now and then we come across some amazing dog products. You've read on my blog about some of them, and how much we like 'em; like the Nina Ottosson toys, and others. Great stuff!Some of these products are so pawsome, we've decided to begin offering them directly to you through a new section of JohannTheDog.com, called JohannTheDog Direct! Here's my new little logo for that section of the site.At JohannTheDog Direct we will be featuring the best of the best, most innovative, Johann tried ... Read Full Story

Most of you know that Mum and I have been constantly and consistently working on building my core strength after my iliopsoas pull and back strains over the past couple of years.We've been doing a lot of balance ball work, (even doing begs and stands on the ball now), lots of begs with waves (which I can hold for over 30 secs now), and we've been doing a lot more hill hiking the past month. At least I'm not working on a Kettlebell like some humans do!Anyhoo....the other day, Mum was looking a... Read Full Story