A Journey to the Center of Your Mind

Michael Nelinson Extending Thought Through Philosophical and Psychological Inquiry

Showsight Magazine

I play the role of expert and commentator in the realm of conformation dog shows. I have partnered with “Showsight Magazine” to publish my articles which feature commentaries on all areas of the dog show world.

What is the Responsibility of the Breeder

The Psychology of Dog Show Judging
An analysis of the psychological complexities of decision making as applied to the dog show world.

The Psychology of Competition
What type of comptetor are you, why do some people behave badly?

Mirrored Personalities: Human & Canine – Personality and Behavior of a Dog
How are we alike?

Service Dogs- Why Are Purebred Dogs A Better Fit?

Do Our Eyes Deceive Us? Can We Be Objective About Our Own Dogs?
Kennel blindness, can’t veiw your dog objectively…?

In Pursuit of a Better Process – Should the AKC Allow Judges to Sit Ringside to Observe Group Judging?

It’s Really About the Dogs
My personal account of the dogs who shaped my life

Judging the Dog Park Dog Show
The Doodle Dilemma

Pursuit of Mediocrity I
Critique of judging and other aspects of the dog show world

Pursuit of Mediocrity II
Owner Handler Sub-Culture

February 2024 Non-Sporting Group Interviews

My Intro to the Non-Sporting Group

Tibetan Spaniels- Interview with Marybeth Acker
https://digital.showsightmagazine.com/view/610543131/191/?

Tibetan Spaniels- Interview with Mallory Driskill
https://digital.showsightmagazine.com/view/610543131/212/?