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Harmony Dog Training Retireds - Karen Drumm, Positive Reinforcement Trainer and Handler Karen believes that she is always learning from her canine friends.

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She started showing dogs at the age of 12 as a junior handler and a member of the Onondaga Junior Kennel Club in Syracuse, NY. In her career, she has owned and shown numerous dogs to their championship as well as taught handling skills to adults and juniors. In 1997, Karen started training and competing in agility and helped her 10yr. old Golden Retriever, Teton, achieve his Agility Excellent in 2004. Karen and younger Golden, Jackson, currently train and compete in agility. Jackson was recently invited to be on Good Morning America presenting one of their 3-word phrases, "We Don't Judge" on September 8, 2011. Look at the GMA website and click on Sept. 8 Live 3-Word Phrases. Karen's Pointer, Parker, is now semi-retired but has had a brilliant show career, showing at the prestegious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and reaching an all-systems ranking of #3 Pointer in the US in 2008 and early 2009. Parker is completely owner-handled. Karen worked at Paws "N Effect Training Center in Hamden, CT as Manager for the Paws for Play Canine Day Program as well as instructor for Breed Handling classes and as co-instructor for the Family Basics Obedience classes from 2005- 2011. Many of her students (human and canine) have achieved titles, ribbons and wins after taking classes from Karen. Students have obtained International titles, finished Canine Good Citizen certification and completed Championships. Karen has studied dog training and handling with Ray and Ginger Scott, George Alston, Kathy Shea, CPDT, Cara MulQueen Teasdale, CPDT, Monique Plinck, and Melody Lynn. She studied dog behavior with Katherine A. Houpt, VMD, PhD, Diplomat, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists at Cornell University and with Brenda Aloff, professional dog trainer as well as Shelter Management with Wes Artope and Jane Koppelman. Karen is a member of the Pointer Associates of New England, American Pointer Club and Association of Pet Dog Trainers. In Western NY, Karen is a member of the Newfane Business Association and the Niagara County Chamber of Commerce.

09/07/2026

Julie did it so I am 😆

What’s Just in case... Stay safe everyone! Tomorrow is the big day. It's official. Signed at 6:00 am. It even made it on TV. I just got so sad! Don't forget that Facebook's new rule (aka Meta) comes into effect tomorrow, allowing you to use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!.
According to 60 Minutes:
In case you missed it: a lawyer advised us to publish this. The violation of privacy can be punished by law NOTE: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. All members should post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be understood that you authorize the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.
I DECLARE THAT I DO NOT AUTHORIZE FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA.
Hold your finger anywhere in this message and the option "copy" will appear. Click on "Copy". Then go to your page, create a new post and put your finger anywhere in the blank field. "Paste" will appear; click "Paste".
I DO NOT AUTHORIZED THEM 2 USE MY PHOTOS @ ANYTIME@ up

09/02/2026

Collar position, as well as where the lead attaches to the collar can affect how the dog gaits in the show ring.

I recently worked with a dog whose movement had a great deal of lift and bounce, more so than is desirable. I suggested the handler switch the collar so the clip was positioned underneath the neck rather than coming up from the top. The change was immediate. The difference in collar position immediately changed the dog's movement for the better.

Don't be afraid to experiment with equipment and position. Do not experiment in the show ring, experiment at home, in training sessions without distractions and if you decide you want to make a change train your dog to be comfortable with the adjustment.

08/04/2026

Are any Australian Terrier people planning on showing in Hamlin, NY at the end of August? The entries are due next Wed. 8/12 and I'm trying to decide if I should enter. If no one else has class dogs going then I won't enter. I'd love to see you all. Let me know if you are going. Thanks. Karen Drumm

Leena says It’s cold outside. Stay in and cuddle!!
01/23/2026

Leena says It’s cold outside. Stay in and cuddle!!

Are you looking for a fun, curious,smart furry companion? I have 3 lovely, healthy, Australian Terrier puppies with gre...
10/24/2025

Are you looking for a fun, curious,smart furry companion? I have 3 lovely, healthy, Australian Terrier puppies with great temperaments available to approved homes. 5 mos old. $2500. Parents Health tested. Ancestors have CH, Rally and Agility titles. Call me at 716 638-1211 for an application.

09/23/2025

Good Luck to all going to the W**e Country shows.

08/20/2025

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