Okay exactly how long does it take? I have always been told that antibiotics can affect the dogs ability to smell, but this is silly. It's beginning to get...
Toni, You'll do fine!! Keep her cool, parked in the shade. Be sure she has a good long drink before you start the track and water as necessary during the track...
Always, always, always carry water! There is ABSOLUTELY no reason not to carry it. The rules allow it. I have had a couple of exhibitors get within 30 yards...
Always, always, always carry water! There is ABSOLUTELY no reason not to carry it. The rules allow it. In both cases the exhibitor said that they had never...
I have had only one dog that medication effected and after a two weeks layoff he was fine. Even when we gave heartworm medication daily [back in the dark ages]...
Encoreterv@...
Jun 2, 2006 9:31 pm
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Yes it does for a long track (TDX or More) you can use cooler with ICE and towels while waiting to go get dog near start have lay down and cover with towel and...
... I agree that many dogs benefit from wetting down before tracking when it is warm (mine certainly does), but I disagree with your statement, "Reality is if...
... I couldn't agree more. There is every good reason to carry water and to train your dog to drink while tracking, and no downside that I can see. I don't...
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I just obtained my fourth TDX last weekend, and it is the first time I have ever watered a dog on the track. I did so for two reasons - the trial was in warmer...
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I read these postings with particular interest as I start planning TDX training. I have a Cavalier. Although he is not exactly a fashion accessory dog, he is...
Wow! Fourth TDX! Congratulations! I, too have a long coated GSD. I keep her wet and cool. In practice I give a treat at each article. So at her TDX trial I...
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Congratulations Toni on getting in! Water is great and very necessary, I also carry a shammy (sp?) cloth soaked so I can cool Gabi's chest. At the judges...
... Hahhhhaaaa I just love typos.... Cheers, Suzanne -- -><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><- Suzanne Bria --in the San Francisco Bay Area Visit...
I bought the crystals and made cooling blankets for both of my dog for under $10 bucks. I have the stuff to make the vests. Just haven't done it yet. They...
The crystals inside the cool vests can be bought anywhere at garden or flower shops. I have bought it for years to mix with potting soil. It holds water and ...
Encoreterv@...
Jun 6, 2006 6:58 pm
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This site has a new cooling harness (not sure if it's approved for tracking), but is expensive. http://www.helpingudders.com/ The vest I have goes from under...
OK I ran into a snag on todays tracking run. We have noticed that my Jack tends to sometimes do a fair amount of air scenting instead of keeping his head down...
1. I have received blank digests from more than one Yahoo group - - ?? 2. I would say you are doing great with the Jack - if running over the glove gets to be...
My name is Patricia Robertson and I live in Ontario, Canada. I have Siberians and Flatcoated Retrievers. I compete in competitive obedience, Rally and Field. I...
In a message dated 6/7/2006 9:25:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, duenorth@... writes: My name is Patricia Robertson and I live in Ontario, Canada. I have...
I would have done exactly as you did. Been there, done just that. Beth ... From: <Akitamom2@...> To: <Tracking_Dog@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June...
