The one thing that I'd be sure to do is practice in groups that simulate a trial like condition. I had near perfect tracking when it was just me and my dog, but when we added twenty people on the side lines and the judge walking nearby we weren't nearly as good ...
Ahhh...Thomas! So glad to read that! I know that if one has a really focused dog, then people standing around won't make a difference.
But it did for my dog!
I was the first one up, and near the road. The dog had tracked perfect for months, but we were always alone (never could find anyone to get up at 7am to go with me... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> )
During the trial, on going traffic, the slamming of car doors and barking dogs broke her concentration, and then she saw ALL THOSE PEOPLE just standing around, a gathering much more interesting than the muddy, rocky ground she was scenting.
We managed to get 57 pts, but I think the judge was just being kind! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Ha Ha Thomas!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Our little neck of the woods currently has 31 dogs training! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> And only one lonely GSD! sniff, sniff... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Did I mention a DOZEN DOBERMANNS??? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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