A personal story about Sarah's experience with her dog Fern, a miniature long-haired Dachshund. Sarah wanted to breed from Fern and show her in competitions, but Fern developed a barking behavior that became a challenge to manage. Despite the difficulties, Fern excelled in rally training and even competed at Crufts. Sarah also introduced another Dachshund, Ripple, into the family, which required careful management to prevent conflicts between the two dogs. The episode highlights the challenges and lessons learned from dealing with a reactive dog.