Hi
Hoping I'm doing this right. I take 2 shepherds, one 10 yrs the other 6,(6 yr old is a rescue I've had for 2 yrs) to agility classes and did a couple small shows last year. Our classes are small, maybe 5 dogs, held outside at the trainers home. My 6 yr old turns into an idiot(for lack of a better word) when I'm not working him. A high pitched screaming bark that doesn't stop. I've left him loose in her fence, tried having him in a crate with toys, treats, anything that would normally entertain him, and have resorted to leaving him in the vehicle. Her advice was to try squirting him with water, which didn't work. Then she said it's okay for your dog to get excited to want to work, because hers do(she has several). I realize he's excited, but shouldn't he able to behave until it's his turn or am I wrong? I took them both to a small, small show last year and he did his 'screaming' while I ran the other dog and when I was checking how we did at the tent the judge asked who's pathetic dog that was carrying on? How embarrassing is that? Class starts in 2 weeks any advice as to what I can work on? Thought I would add he's fine when left alone in other circumstances.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Sue