Tami, Good for you! Be careful using a leash. If your dog bolts sideways, it could tip you over. I personally like a device called a Spenger. It attaches ...
karen and roy bergman
kgbrb@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jun 10, 1999 2:54 am
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Well we started our first bits of training/conditioning for road trials. I am starting the dogs with a bicycle and a flexi lead. So far so good. I think it...
Tami Caldon
tcaldon@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jun 7, 1999 6:53 pm
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Hi all, Thanks Tmi for the site that gives the rules for road trials. One thing that it didn't mention was where they are held. They seem to be only held at...
karen and roy bergman
kgbrb@xxxxxxx.xxxx
May 31, 1999 12:08 am
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Hi! Here is a link to help you. I hope this will answer your questions! www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/6105/road.html Tami ... From: Shelley Malan...
Tami Caldon
tcaldon@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 20, 1999 2:19 am
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I've wanted to hear from someone who has either done this or is planning to - I'd like to learn more about what the road trial is all about. What exactly do...
Shelley Malan
3dognite@xxxxx.xx.xxxx
May 19, 1999 10:35 pm
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Blaze is 3 1/2 years old. She has only been around horses this last year while I was doing some work at a ranch. Then I bought my own horse in March of this...
Tami Caldon
tcaldon@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 19, 1999 2:48 am
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Tami, How wonderful! How old is Blaze? Has Blaze been around the horses alot and feels comfortable with them when you are on the ground? Does Blaze tend to...
karen and roy bergman
kgbrb@xxxxxxx.xxxx
May 19, 1999 1:05 am
23
... From: Tami Caldon <tcaldon@...> To: daldatwork@onelist.com <daldatwork@onelist.com> Date: Monday, May 17, 1999 11:25 PM Subject: coaching/road...
Tami Caldon
tcaldon@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
May 18, 1999 6:28 am
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I thought it would be nice to introduce myself and my motley crew. I live in San Diego California with my roomie and a zoo. Imagine all of this list in a...
acrowley@xxxx.xxx
May 15, 1999 12:58 am
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In a message dated 5/11/99 5:38:33 AM Central Daylight Time, dalsatwork@onelist.com writes: << She knows the obstacles very well and really enjoys running...
AgilityOne@xxx.xxx
May 11, 1999 12:58 pm
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Hi!! My name is Jennifer Walker. I own 4 Dals. A 3 year old female, Chance. A 1 year old male, Doc. A 6 month old girl, Riddle and a 10 week old girl,...
reminisce27@xxxxx.xxx...
reminisce27@xxxxx.xxx...
May 10, 1999 11:58 pm
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Congratulations Mia, Glad to hear your first match was successful! Keep up the great work. Wish I could say the same for my Chloe. She knows the obstacles...
karen and roy bergman
kgbrb@xxxxxxx.xxxx
May 10, 1999 11:30 pm
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Well Dottie went to her first agility match today. After one year of classes we participated in a fun match. It was quite interesting and educational. This...
Mia Mangione
mangione@xxxxxx.xxxx
May 3, 1999 6:20 am
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One other thing regarding the staining of the fur. From what I have read this is a common problem for all dogs. It is only noticeable on the white ones....
karen and roy bergman
kgbrb@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Apr 17, 1999 2:32 pm
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What Karen responded to recently with my licking/staining problem is what I think is happening. I don't think Polly has allergies, because there is no...
Shelley Malan
3dognite@xxxxx.xx.xxxx
Apr 16, 1999 11:28 pm
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Hello all: I am responding to many comments in this one post. I haven't had the time I would have liked to respond to each of the posts as they have come up...
karen and roy bergman
kgbrb@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Apr 16, 1999 10:28 pm
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... dals. ... activity. My name is Tami Caldon. I live in Southern California on almost an acre of property. I currently have 4 Dals 1 Horse and many other...
Tami Caldon
tcaldon@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Apr 15, 1999 10:15 pm
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Ok, since I've delurked to offer a couple of opinions, I guess it's time for a question. I joined dalsatwork because I hoped to get some info on "working"...
Cricket
D_Blick@xxxxx.xxx.xxxx
Apr 14, 1999 3:21 pm
12
I've noticed (I'm on my third Dal) that they like to groom themselves, a little like cats. But the licking of the rear end may be due to an over-active anal...
Cricket
D_Blick@xxxxx.xxx.xxxx
Apr 14, 1999 3:20 pm
11
Jake sounds like a typical Dal. ;-) Cricket ... then decides what he wants to do....
Cricket
D_Blick@xxxxx.xxx.xxxx
Apr 14, 1999 3:20 pm
10
I have been a lurker and have a little input to the licking question below. I do not compete or show my dals (2), I just love them to pieces. I joined this...
David A. Gibson
dgibso@xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
Apr 13, 1999 1:54 pm
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More on the "recall": I usually don't physically "help" (like tug on the line) the dog to come when distracted - I've found I can't do a very good correction...
Shelley Malan
3dognite@xxxxx.xx.xxxx
Apr 12, 1999 11:32 pm
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Thanks for the ideas, Just a couple of clarifications on the recall exercises you suggested. When rewarding the recall with distraction. Do you "help" the dog...
karen and roy bergman
kgbrb@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Apr 7, 1999 7:15 pm
7
Well, as always, every dog is slightly different re: finding the "magic" formula to get the desired result. Usually the most important part of the formula,...
Shelley Malan
3dognite@xxxxx.xx.xxxx
Mar 28, 1999 1:34 am
6
Welcome Shelley and all: I would like to take this time to welcome all our new subscribers to the list. We are now up to 9 subscribers to dalsatwork. Now its...
karen and roy bergman
kgbrb@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Mar 25, 1999 6:34 pm
5
Hi! My name is Shelley Malan and I just subscribed to this list, so I would like to introduce myself and tell a little (or a lot) about why I want to...
Shelley Malan
3dognite@xxxxx.xx.xxxx
Mar 25, 1999 12:13 am
4
Regarding the first method on proofing the recall. As I stated in my first post, Chloe has a perfect and consistant recall when she is on any kind of line....
karen and roy bergman
kgbrb@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Mar 12, 1999 5:32 pm
3
Having a consistently reliable recall takes time and effort and sometimes a little "refresher course" even after it's consistent <g> Before I give some ...
AgilityOne@...
Mar 12, 1999 4:19 pm
2
I'm planning on competing my dal "Chloe" in Road Trials in the future. It is important that she come when I call her when we are outside. She has a reliable...