Daniel Flores Webboard User Reg: 03-12-2006
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Hey apollo is a buetiful looking dog and is very fierce looking because he is all black and does have that "coyote" look except more tough.
To each his own and I've always liked this forum because it's very informative
Sorry if this was off anybodies interest. I just hope this doesn't turn into a "bust on daniel" post. Like I said I like both working and showline.
Abi's parents are imported, her father is from Czech and her mother is imported from Germany so they are not at all an americanized shepherd at all. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
i think, daniel, that handling a dog is handling a dog. the difference between handling a "showline" and a "working-line" is only in knowing/reading the dog you're handling.
and THAT'S where most of us have a lot to learn--each dog is an individual. handling the INDIVIDUAL dog, training it to it's maximum potential, is where the wheat is separated from the chaff.
myself, i have a little bit of "animal reading" talent; but i'm such a beginner at training for Sch that i sometimes think (like jeff O. says) that my pup is smarter than me. i've decided that i'm just gonna go for it, he'll teach me, i'll hopefully teach him, and between the 2 of us, we'll make a good team.
it's mostly common sense and good manners. your Abi will teach you a lot i think. get 'er done!
Daniel Flores Webboard User Reg: 03-12-2006
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I agree Ann. But hey, I'm still going to teach Abi this so she can be groomed easier and have check-ups easier too. I don't think I'll show her though.
oh yeah--i fool with the alligator's teeth, feet, etc., every day, just so he'll tolerate it at some future date. training to stack/stand is sure to be helpful on down the line. like i said: good manners.
i guess in my book good manners includes the dog obeying/submitting to reasonable everyday grooming/handling requirements. now, this may or may not include submitting to this from strangers depending on what a person requires from the dog--but every dog does have to go to a vet occasionally, right?
so, teaching Abi to stack won't hurt a bit. neither will teaching her to have each of her toes handled, or her lips pulled up/back to check her teeth--it's just everyday stuff.
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Re: Stacking Stance for GSDs
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