Hi, my name is Claire Boudreau. I am a 16 year old who is passionate for show handling. I started about 1 year ago, and supposedly have a "knack" for the...
Best place to start is the akc.org site for Obedience Regulations Handbook from the American Kennel Club. It tells you all the exercises required for all...
The clicker training is used by many people, but as an eleven year old junior and have been competing in Agility for four years and Obedience for 1 year I use...
Kangaroo leather show leads in 5ft or 6 ft lenghts just made for the Obedience ring. Very soft and very durable. They have a center core for strenght-- but...
Hello, On July 3rd and 4th, Kaya and I were going for our first legs in Novice A (AKC). The show was the Ann Arbor Kennel Club at Monroe Co Fairgrounds. She...
In a message dated 07/05/2004 11:34:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... This is why you need a training "buddy". Always important to train with that extra...
Hi, I need help for a family in Virginia Beach, VA, that bought a puppy from me. Do any of you know of a good GSD trainer or animal behaviorist in that area....
Hope: I am very concerned about this. If they really want to keep this dog as a family dog, they do need good help, and the sooner the better. The dog may ...
Hi, My name is Debbie Hedges and I have been lurking out here for a few months. I am training my first obedience dog, a samoyed, although I have been showing...
Hi Debbie, Gem City Dog Obedience club in Dayton, Ohio will be having a show-n-go the evening of August 20. 6:30pm - 9:30pm. More info can be found at:...
Hey everyone! I am new to the group, but I have been competing in obedience, agility, junior showmanship and rally for about 3-4 years. I show two dogs and am...
HI Guys, I have a 2 year old sheltie that I am training. She used to do recall on and off lead. Now, she just sits there when I call. I have been going to...
Teresa, I only have an answer to your 1st question.... you could try calling her and then pulling her in with the leash and then running backward so that the...
In a message dated 07/11/2004 8:10:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Hi Theresa, You probably will have to go back to a long line and a little pop when calling....
... Make your own, it's what I do for puppies. Buy some cotton Venetian blind cord. It comes two weights, you want the lighter one. Buy a snap. Tie it to the...
I would suggest retraining it. Start with a six-foot leash and teach her to come to you straight with that. After she does that well, start taking her off...
Hi My name is Megan and I have bee running Agility four 4 years with my shelties.If you have any training questions feel free to ask. Megan On Sun, 11 Jul 2004...
If she likes toys call her and when she starts coming towards you throw the toy inbetween your legs and let her chase and get it. Or you coukd do this with a...
Hello- I just joined, and just started some obedience training for the show ring! I am 15 and am not new to dog training, as I have been doing agility for 8...
... A lot of Border Collies are like that. I've shown eight in obedience, and they all had problems with the stand for exam. Start with the sit for exam. It's...
Welcome I am an eleven year old junior. I have been running agility with shelties for 4 years and have ben doing Obedience for 6 months. The finish where they...
In a message dated 07/15/2004 12:57:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Hi Michele...glad to see a youngun' entering obedience..lol. Poodles have problems...
Hello, obedience-show member. This company really helped me out. I almost lost my home. I am self employed and I was able to refinance. The best interest rates...
Hi, my name is Heather Wells. I live north of Sacramento. I am a Chinese Crested breeder, and am actively involved in both conformation and obedience with my...
Hi, I just joined your list. My husband and I raise redbone coonhounds and cavalier king charles spaniels. We have 3 of each. Labor day weekend I go pick up...