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First-timer at conformation show
#48888 - 07/07/2004 02:44 PM |
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I'm considering entering my GSD in a local SV conformation show in the Adult class (he's got his BH, but no Sch yet). I've never done this before--does anyone have any advice? (I figure it worth the experience even if I blow the handling and whatnot.)
How should I prepare my dog? What should I do or not do at the show itself? Is double-handling allowed? The SV rules seem to forbid hand-stacking, so how do you get your dog into the right position?
(Apologies if this is the wrong area for this posting; I couldn't find a more appropriate place.)
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#48889 - 07/08/2004 01:10 AM |
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David,
For advice....start a running program now. Double handling is basically required, and you literally run your a*s off ( I'm not kidding here )
Set your self up a ring out of rope and learn your pacing to get your dog reaching during it's gait - it takes a bit of practice to make it look natural.
Man, me giving advice on SV conformation handling.....Hell must be freezing over as we speak.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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#48890 - 07/08/2004 01:34 AM |
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Make sure the dog will allow his mouth to be examined...both open to check all the teeth are there, as well as totally closed to see teh bite. Also, if a male, the testicles are checked. Teach the dog to hold a stack. Try to get him to pull into the collar and trot.
And unless you are going to show up at San Jose in 2 weeks, be prepared to be amazed and dismayed at the results.
JMHO
Lee
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#48891 - 07/08/2004 01:55 PM |
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Lee, Will--
Thanks for the advice. Do you know of any on-line sources for information on double-handling? All I know is that someone is supposed to run outside the ring with a toy to keep the dog interested. Is there more to it? How big is the ring?--I haven't found a spec on that yet.
Is hand-stacking indeed disallowed? If so, how do you get the dog into the position?
And, Lee, you said "And unless you are going to show up at San Jose in 2 weeks, be prepared to be amazed and dismayed at the results." What do you mean? I think that's the show I'm going to (it's at Royal Oaks Park near Aromas), and given how little time I have to prepare, I don't expect much--I only hope to avoid total disgrace. Perhaps I should just go and observe this time? Will you be there?
Any further help you (or anyone else) can furnish would be greatly appreciated.
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#48892 - 07/08/2004 04:04 PM |
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Dave,
If is Scheld, then you are OK. Check with Terry Macias for any pre-show training and a possible handler.
Lee,
You are lucky you did not come to the show the other week. The judge was advertised as working dog friendly and that was a major mis-representation.
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#48893 - 07/08/2004 10:57 PM |
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Dave - find someone in your club or a club ASAP for some crash courses...and a handler if possible. The judge there is FAIR with working dogs. A KKL1 dog will get a KKL1 and a KKL2 a 2. He does not hand out KKL1 indiscriminately nor on basis of the name of the person holding the leash. With luck and a little prep, you may get a conformation rating you can go on to koering with happily. The teeth and testicle check is important.
Sue...thanks, I was kind of bummed to have missed it, but have since heard who had the leash handle can definitely influence that particular person...and the one I went to judged on color and size...big = winner. He liked large dogs, didn't care about coats or poor ears or lack of movement even if the dog was big and black and red/tan...Working dogs got a look only if the size/color/handler was in his personal parameters.
Lee
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SG Kyra v Frolich Haus, SchH3, CD, KKL1
SG Kougar, SchH1, AD, CD - by V Xito v d Maineiche
Fenja v Wildferdelande, SchH2, AD
Bianka v Spitzbubezwinger, IP1 by Ufo v Guys Hof
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#48894 - 07/08/2004 11:01 PM |
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Unfortunately, no, I won't be at the show in CA...I am on the other side of the continent in Pennsylvania...although I wish I had cashed in alot of points and flown out to BC or San Jose for one of those koerings. But with 2 dogs to koer and hotels and rental cars...would have spent way more than I could have afforded. Hopefully the koermeister will come back this way next year...until then, I will have unkoered dogs...
Lee Hough
SG Kyra v Frolich Haus, SchH3, CD, KKL1
SG Kougar, SchH1, AD, CD - by V Xito v d Maineiche
Fenja v Wildferdelande, SchH2, AD
Bianka v Spitzbubezwinger, IP1 by Ufo v Guys Hof
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#48895 - 07/09/2004 09:37 AM |
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Lee,
Working on that since we have 1 koer for life and 2 new koers for working lines.....
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#48896 - 07/09/2004 11:13 AM |
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does that mean you guys - under USCA I hope so my BH / AD do not need to be redone!!! - may have Herr Scheld back next year?????????? Please please please please say yes!!! I had heard he was free and willing to come over for something as one of the other ohio based clubs had tried to get him...I will have 1 lifetime and 2 first times maybe 3 to do!!
Lee Hough
SG Kyra v Frolich Haus, SchH3, CD, KKL1
SG Kougar, SchH1, AD, CD - by V Xito v d Maineiche
Fenja v Wildferdelande, SchH2, AD
Bianka v Spitzbubezwinger, IP1 by Ufo v Guys Hof
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#48897 - 07/09/2004 06:05 PM |
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I am pushing it. That is how we got him last year - needed koer's on the boys.....
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