goldenclare Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 hi - my 3 month old pup has been booked into baby class bitch in an upcoming WA show. I've been to a couple of shows before but only to watch and am really not sure how to prepare! I've been teaching her to stand on command. What else do I need to know? How am I supposed to find out? The shows in 2 weeks so its going to be a bit of a creash course! I think the canine association does show handling classes but not sure if we will make it in time! Any tips would be most appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo_Baggins_Junior Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Make sure she WILL walk on the lead! I showed a cav in baby puppy this weekend who I ended up carrying around the ring because she would not walk for me. Suffice to say we didn't do very well! It was nice to go back into the ring a few classes later with and Aust bred and an Open who behaved perfectly for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Ask your breeder for tips on presentation, grooming, etc more for the future than your first show. As a puppy she will be excused certain behaviour. Let the steward know you are new to showing. This site may help. http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/Writing/confstack.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenclare Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks so much for the advice and Hesapandabear I'll definately check out that website. I'm really dreading it now because she is such a submissive dog and although very happy and 'brave' at home she rolls onto her back when other dogs and strangers approach her in the park. Now that's really going to look great in the ring!! We're working on it and socialising her as much as possible with nice dogs but it's certainly not happening over night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 It's also a good idea to watch some of the judging prior to showing, this will give you an idea of procedure and what the judge will expect from you and your dog when you go in the ring. Take note of where the judge wants you to stack and what gaiting pattern he requires, it's less nerve racking if you're prepared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 There is show classes run on tuesday & thursday night.2 seperate classes on thursdays. Well worth the effort.I presuming the first show isnt the royal but the open shows afterwards?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenclare Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) hi settrlvr, I did hear about this - is it at CAWA? Do i need to pay a training fee or register with anyone in particular or do I just turn up? I emailed CAWA to find out more but haven't heard back yet... Thanks! PS. That's right - it's the open show on 12th October. Hoepfully a nice day on the grass this time! Edited September 17, 2008 by goldenclare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 At CAWA 7.30 pm,just turn up & pay trainers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenclare Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 At CAWA 7.30 pm,just turn up & pay trainers great thanks - we'll give it a go :rolleyes: do you know how much it is (sorry for the hundreds of questions!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxyNHemi Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hi Goldenclare I show Goldens in WA. You perhaps should go to the training class, the one on Tuesday nights start at 7... they will be quite busy with the royal coming up.. As mentioned before, get there early and watch prior judging to see what the judge is looking/asking for and definately get your baby out there on a lead (is currently showing a golden boy, who i hvae taught to stack brilliant, but we lack in the movement department!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxyNHemi Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 OH and most of all have fun. Babies will be Babies, they will roll over, make a fool of you, you have time to learn, but just let them be childrean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxyNHemi Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 At CAWA 7.30 pm,just turn up & pay trainers great thanks - we'll give it a go do you know how much it is (sorry for the hundreds of questions!) Helena on the Tuesday night is $12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domestic Dreamer Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 (edited) At CAWA 7.30 pm,just turn up & pay trainers great thanks - we'll give it a go do you know how much it is (sorry for the hundreds of questions!) Helena on the Tuesday night is $12 That's the class I go to and we love it! You learn a lot from Helena. The class starts at 7pm. Edited September 21, 2008 by Maiko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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