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...
Two questions that I would love to hear some suggestions on... We're still not consistent on straight fronts in recall. Rory (silky terrier)responds well to...
Anne Marie, Make a tunnel for Rory to use to get in front with the broad jump boards on their side. Make it so it is just wide enough for Rory to come and sit...
Thanks Kathy! I improvised today by using two pairs of shoes as a sort of tunnel which seems to be working. Thanks for the advice. ... boards ... and ... ...
WINNIPEG K9 EDUCATION CENTRE 6 6 8 - 6 1 3 2 Located at 601Bowman Avenue Unit 9 OBEDIENCE AND LIFESKILL CLASSES Registration August 13 and 20 for the NEW...
Hello, My dog is CKC registered and I was wondering what I need to do to compete in AKC Obedience... do I need to register her with the AKC or how would I go...
My big news from this weekend is that Rory, my silky terrier and I earned our CD title with a qualifying score of 191 with judge Michael Calhoun! I am so...
CONGRATS ON THE CD!!!! It is well the judge spoke with the GSD owner. In my thoughts they should of been excused and consequences of same. Your wee silky was...
I was wondering if anyone knows if Clint & Vera McEvoy were still in Ottawa, and whether they were still doing obedience? They had (have?) Shadywell Golden...
Novice A 8.1.3 No licensed handler, trainer, or any person who has previously exhibited a dog through its U.D. title in Canada or elsewhere shall be allowed...
Hi, I am looking for a trainer, who trains competition obedience, in the Victoria, BC area. I have a 6yr old male Dobe, that I am currently training for Open,...
Re: Under the above rule can someone who occasionally assists in their clubs Obedience classes receiving no financial consideration still enter in Novice A? Hi...
Hi there, The list has been so quiet so thought I'd send out some "feelers" regarding the new approved CKC Transition classes. I, personally, thought they...
