Hello. I'm new to this group. My name is Ashley and I'm from the NE area. I am working with a Brittany to hopefully soon compete in the obedience ring. I also...
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... Welcome Ashley. My name is Julie and I live near Iowa City, IA. Corgis are my breed of choice. I have 2 pemmies Kali my OB girl whom I should be showing...
Thank you! Awww, corgis are really nice dogs! I'm sure Kali can do it! Good luck in the ring and Nice meeting you! Ashley Ragmop's Wagglin' Andy CGC (4-H: 6x...
On January 10 and 11, 2004, the Obedience Club of Chattanooga is having a weekend fund raiser to benefit Sylvia D. Edwards. This will include Obedience Show...
Can the son or daughter of an event, breed and/or obedience compete in the show if their father or mother is show secretary? thanks. I haven't seen it...
In a message dated 01/03/2004 6:26:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... It would be alright for you to show providing the dog you are showing is NOT owned wholly...
Hi Folks I am working on attention work with my Novice A GSD during the heel. Before I was lazy and let her get away with ocassiocal attention but now I am...
Why not try heeling only a few feet and then releasing to a toy or food treat. Be sure that you have a clear release word. One thing that really helped me is...
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Jan 9, 2004 4:31 pm
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I suggest teaching attention as an entirely different exercise from heeling. When you are asking for attention when heeling, you are expecting the dog to do...
I agree. Attention is SOOO important and if they don't understand early it is so hard to go back! I learned that the hard way!! Jenny Carpe Diem Performance...
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Jan 9, 2004 8:19 pm
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Along with this same thought - I have found by dropping treats from my mouth (I pick hotdogs since I can stand the taste) at various points while heeling...
... Yes ! I do that now! Her release word is "free" and I usually have her do a hand touch afterward too ! ... I train at a very nice facility in Michigan...
I too keep the heeling sessions short (no more than 10 minutes total). The average heeling pattern in the ring is about 20 seconds. Of your 10 minutes...
- ... my >mouth (I pick hotdogs since I can stand the taste) at various points >while heeling really keeps my golden looking up at my face waiting for >a...
I must agree with all those who have suggested Terri Arnold's books. I have read her books and followed her guidance. I just took my Lab into his first...
Hey Everyone. My name is Rachel Lewis, I live in Harrison Michigan I have right now 8 dogs 4 Golden Ret.3GSD 1 Rottie that I saved, And 1 Bird I show my...
This is not something I have found effective. My guys are around 5 lbs and that is a LONG way to spit. The major problem is that if the treat hits the ground...
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Jan 11, 2004 3:54 am
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Welcome Rachael...... Marianne and the Shelties; Travis, UDX,CGC; Raven, UD; Teddy Bear, UD, CGC; Fini, JAC Gods Soul Shines in the eyes of a dog. MS...
Hi everyone I have a friend who is showing a wonderful Aussie in Utility who is generally pretty flawless in his performance but is having a problem with his...
Hey all! I am ot knew to this list, but I have simply reading the messages so I don't think anyone has heard from me yet. I have a few questions regarding...
With some larger breeds, when teaching them to beg, you need to hold their front pawsand steady them. They actually need to build up some muscle to be able to...
Hi I am new to the group. I have been reading posts for awhile but never posted. I have to say I love this group. I have learned so much just from reading. I...
I thought ideally you wanted your dog to focus on a certain spot -not necessarily at your face. If they are focused on your face depending on the size of the...
In a message dated 01/11/2004 9:08:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... I'd go back to training the "sit". It seems to me he doesn't really understand it....
In a message dated 01/11/2004 11:51:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... It depends on how you decide to train your dog. It isn't necessary for your dog to look...
In a message dated 01/11/2004 6:26:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Most definitely. Judges look for dogs maintaining heel position, not necessarily dogs...
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