Hello all, My name is Lyn and I live in Australia. I am owned by 4 aussie shepherd, a Golden retriever and have a visitor who is a CKCS. At the moment I am...
... From: obedience-show@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 31, 2003 09:27:33 AM To: obedience-show@yahoogroups.com Subject: [obedience-show] Intro "I know...
Hey everyone! My name is Jeanelle and I have 3 wonderful Cocker Spaniels. Anyways I have a question for Obedience, during the heel exercise does the dog have...
The dog does not need to be looking at you while doing the heel exercise, but it does need to be paying attention to you. You won't know exactly when the...
Welcome to all the new members. although it's not required to have the dog look at you the whole time while heeling, it's a good idea to get some kind of...
Ok, thanks to everyone who replied, no matter how much I talk and praise her for looking, every time I stop she starts sniffing the ground again and won't pay...
I'm not a pro at obedience, but here's my answer.. I would train her to look at you, but I think as long as your dog is right at heel position and has its head...
My beagle used to sniff a lot(of course!) I always kept the collar under her chin and popped it when she sniffed, and then gave her GOOD food when she looked...
When we were at a show and beginners a guy showed my husband how he would spit hot dogs out to his dog and he would catch them. It really made his dog watch...
I use a prong collar on my Brittany but rather than jerk on the collar I hold a very short leash with my hand remaining in one position on the side of my leg...
Welcome to the list! I have 2 dogs I am presently competing with. One looks at my face and the other watches my legs. Whatever works for your dog. At 6 months...
Hello, My name is Laura Loomis. I just joined your group. I am planning to get a newfoundland puppy in June, and am planning to try obedience with him (we...
Hi My name is Ja and I have 2 Aussies that are 3 yo. I recently completed a basic obed class with Max and he recvd his CGC. We are now taking comp obed...
Welcome to the group, Ja - Most labs do settle after a while. My nearly 3 year old golden acts like a puppy still. The lab is only 6 months old, you have a...
Welcome to the group,(And show dogs too, I'm also on that list!) Laura, Hope you can get your newfie boy this summer, they're great dogs. Good luck with...
May 10, 2003 3 Show and go's in one day at one location! Enter as many times and as many Sports as you want. 8AM Obedience and Agility Sign up Starts. Cost $5...
There's a list of events around Atlanta at this URL: http://www.dogwoodtrainingacademy.com/events.htm Angie Dash, IG (Uwharrie Unforgettable Fire CD CGC) Jock,...
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Try Sawnee Mountain's Kennel Club website too, www.smkcga.com for North Georgia matches and activities. The Lawrenceville Kennel Club has numerous show-n-go's....
Hi everyone, I am new here, and am recently moving. I am looking for an instructor located around Huron, SD? Does anyone know of any? Also, any good...
Hi Ja, I am also new, but happened to be skimming through. I also agree.....keep a "firm" but happy way w/ the lab. I personally love the energy, as long as...
I really like the book, Beyond Basic Dog Training by Diane L. Bauman. It has a good section on training scent articles. Another excellent book is Expert...
I agree about the Expert Obedience Training book. That was the first book I bought for obedience and I just love it!!! Great Book!! Haven't been in the ring...
Hello! I just joined this list and wanted to briefly introduce myself as well as I have a qustion regarding UKC obedience rules! I am from NC and currently...
In a message dated 4/14/03 7:28:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... First welcome to the list. I know that you will learn much. Good luck in your quest for...
The only thing you should be careful about who is judging. In UKC, you must get your 3 legs under two different judges. You might also join the dogobedience...
Technically, a weekend trial is two trials. You will sometimes hear of a "titling weekend", where on a 3 day weekend, you could title without having any legs...
In a message dated 4/15/2003 10:08:43 AM Central Standard Time, ... Not always true in UKC - they frequently hold two trials on Saturday, sometimes two on...