From: tamaracb46 Could someone please tell me where and when the specialty show will Hi Marg, Please forward this info? Thanks, Jean The Sheltie Specialty Show...
Hi, Sorry to cross post but there is only one week left till the seminar, if you do plan on going please let Sandy know, she was saying there might not be...
Has anyone reported the wonderful turnout at the Sheltie Specialty and their veterans class? That class was made up of amazing dogs. They all should have...
Here is a list of books in very good condition ...To offer a price email me at my address. THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG by Capt. V. Stephanitz The book of the...
Are the latest CKC obedience regs online anywhere? We finished our CDX last fall and are training for our UD. I know what a number of the new rules are but...
Are the latest CKC obedience regs online anywhere? Unfortunately it is impossible to get the rule books from CKC. We had a small order some time back and...
... Nowhere that I know of and certainly NOT at the CKC site, though they are starting to develop the website a bit more. You can order a copy of the regs by...
Thanks Val, That gives me enough information to start with ;o) Val Bakker wrote: Nowhere that I know of and certainly NOT at the CKC site, though they ... Lynn...
ucdxpixie As I mentioned I called several times. I did receive conformation of the calls, but to this date have not received any. By the way I have been...
Hi, was able to pick up several at a fun match run by a local obedience club here in New Brunswick this past weekend. However, 'rumour' has it that there will...
Hello, I am currently training my first dog for obedience and she is progressing very well. I have one problem though, she is not focusing on me but other...
Hi Robyn ... How much of a focus do you want from your dog? Is she doing it just by rote or does she really know the exercises? Do you train in a pattern? ie....
Hi there, You could teach your dog to maintain eye contact and attention during your obedience. Some dogs are toy motivated and some are more food motivated,...
Hi there, I have a 2 1/2 yr old lab. We did basic training and a little agility with her when she was a younger. She can consistently do the following (excuse...
I don't believe they are ever too old!! My dogs always only ever had a 10 week basic obedience class offered by our local kennel club. In 1998 I kept a pup,...
It is NOT to late. I started in Novice A with an EIGHT year old rescue bitch. We got 2 CDX's and one utility leg. I would start by finding an instructor you...
Hi Roo, I would definitely start her in formal obed training. At 2 1/2 she should do very well. At this age her attention span should be allot better then ...
Roo, I have a Standard Poodle I did basic with at 5 months then nothing due to health reasons. We thought we would never take her into the ring. Then a couple...
Wow that was definitely positive feedback! So my next questions are: 1) How do I find out where there are trials in my area? 2) How do I get a copy of a...
Hi To find out where trials are being held in your area you can go to the CKC web site, http://www.ckc.ca, look under Shows and Trials. An Obedience Rule book...
... If that was only true Kathy...sigh. But those of us with large breed dogs need to keep an eye on the clock/calendar. There is a limited life span and one...
Hi, I am new to the list. My silky terrier, Rory who is now 2 ½ years old started obedience classes 5 months ago at the age of 2. He was the oldest in his...
Know what you mean. Zoe is taking this year off for maternity leave and I never trial in the summer anyway. Black dog and hot sun make for a very bad time. I...
Thanks everyone who has helped my out with my dogs motovation.. I really appreciate it. All your suggestions have helped me and Iza out 110%!! thanks again, ...
Is anyone familiar with the the following judges: Michael Calhoun and Margerite Charters. We (my silky terrier and I) are in two trials in Moncton NB on...
Anne-Marie Both judges are very nice and fair. Just be warned that Micheal is a very tall and very loud man and can be intimidating to some dogs if not used to...
Kathy Albrecht wrote: ... And he is a black man, which is ALSO very intimidating to dogs that have never met dark skinned people before! I know my Tia had...
Thanks Kathy and Val for the information on judges. I had heard that Michael is very good but a large man. I know we are in for some trouble with this as...
