Dog Show Etiquette

Dog Show Etiquette Cheat Sheet A Guide for Juniors, New Handlers & Guests Ring & Prep Area Etiquette Be Ready & On Time – Arrive early and be at ringside before your class. Keep It Clean – Pick up after your dog and yourself. Crates, grooming areas, and...

Victim Mentality – Recognize and Counter

How Victim Mentality Feeds Cancel Culture in the Dog World Victim mentality is when someone consistently positions themselves as the wronged party—even in situations where they’re not truly being mistreated. When used intentionally, it can: – Deflect...

End Gaslighting in Dog Show Culture

Why We Must Avoid Gaslighting in the Dog World Gaslighting—whether intentional or not—erodes trust, damages confidence, and drives good people away from our community. As competitors, we have a responsibility to build a supportive culture that values growth,...
Dior Wins Best in Show at 18 mos

Dior Wins Best in Show at 18 mos

     Dior Wins Best in Show at 18 months Standard Poodles of Forest Lakes 10th BIS/RBIS!!!​ I couldn’t be more proud of my second generation Forest Lakes girl! Dior is a wonderful dog all-around. She is sweet and cuddly, smart and driven, and a complete joy to...
Katerina Earns her American Championship!

Katerina Earns her American Championship!

    Katerina Earns her American Championship! Katerina earned her Champion Title with a fabulous Best of Winners award at the Key to the Sea show in the Toledo, OH area yesterday. We are so thankful to the inimitable Ann Rairigh, Julia Kinsey and team for their...

Incentives for Titles! Wow!

    Standard Poodles of Forest Lakes offers incentives for up to 3 titles! Title Incentives: We encourage our SPFL families to participate in any canine activities they are interested in! To date, from our 7 litters, our puppies and their owner/handlers have...