Prydenjoy Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'm just wondering if there is anyone out there going to the Armidale show over the 5th - 7th of Feb? It would be really nice to meet up with a few people there, especially as it is my first show in a few years. I have a Papillon puppy entered, I know nothing about showing this breed so if anyone can give me some tips that would be wonderful! Thanks, Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemelo Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Im entered all three days with our Aussie Shepherd bitch.. can't help you though, This will be our third show! Can't wait for a weekend away.. Its my birthday and my older Aussies birthday on the Saturday, so we will be the ones celebrating nothing in our gazebo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) I'm just wondering if there is anyone out there going to the Armidale show over the 5th - 7th of Feb? It would be really nice to meet up with a few people there, especially as it is my first show in a few years.I have a Papillon puppy entered, I know nothing about showing this breed so if anyone can give me some tips that would be wonderful! Thanks, Jeanne Have you spoken to the breeder of your dog? Watching a few breeds judged before yours will give you a feel for what the judge wants. Table stacking and gait training need to be done before the day. Edited January 13, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prydenjoy Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Oh Dotty I just love Aussies! I really wanted to get one, but with an 18 month old that kind of rules much of my life I didn't want to get such an energetic breed in case we hit a patch where I couldn't walk the dogs every day etc. I'd love to meet you and your dogs though Plus I don't have a gazebo, so I'll catch some shade in yours if that's ok? I think sometimes newbies can be just as much help because you can learn together and teach each other tricks you've learnt from other people. Poodlefan, I haven't yet spoken to the breeder about show prep etc. Come to think of it Berri's brother was being shown at Armidale when he and Berri were both baby puppies (I never actually showed Berri though), I have their email address somewhere so might see if she's coming and can give me some tips. I'll speak to their breeder as well, it was a shame I couldn't pick Mango up or she would have gone over everything with me then I'm sure. She's very knowledgeable so I'm sure will have plenty of tips. I'm trying to teach a table stack and gaiting, but without much success so far. She moves her feet all over the place in a stack and doesn't like her teeth being looked at, and as soon as I put a lead of any kind on her all she wants to do is lie down. I've been practicing and putting the lead on her and luring her with some food, but she doesn't go far and it isn't graceful by any means of the word. I think that will come better with practice and maturity, she's such a sleepy little thing and it doesn't take much for her to want to just lie down and quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) Poodlefan, I haven't yet spoken to the breeder about show prep etc. Come to think of it Berri's brother was being shown at Armidale when he and Berri were both baby puppies (I never actually showed Berri though), I have their email address somewhere so might see if she's coming and can give me some tips. I'll speak to their breeder as well, it was a shame I couldn't pick Mango up or she would have gone over everything with me then I'm sure. She's very knowledgeable so I'm sure will have plenty of tips.I'm trying to teach a table stack and gaiting, but without much success so far. She moves her feet all over the place in a stack and doesn't like her teeth being looked at, and as soon as I put a lead of any kind on her all she wants to do is lie down. I've been practicing and putting the lead on her and luring her with some food, but she doesn't go far and it isn't graceful by any means of the word. I think that will come better with practice and maturity, she's such a sleepy little thing and it doesn't take much for her to want to just lie down and quit. Don't wait till the day, ring them now. It takes time to prepare a dog for a show. You need to know what's best to wash her in and what prep needs to be done. Stack every day.. it should only be for a minute. Reward her for being still. Paps can be sassy little things.. she needs to learn that she can do what you want. Maturity alone won't get the job done. Most of the Paps I know are as energetic as Aussie Shepherds! Edited January 13, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prydenjoy Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Most of the Paps I know are as energetic as Aussie Shepherds! True! But they really get to stretch their legs running around our yard. Storm clouds were coming over at walk time tonight so I sat in the yard with the dogs and just watched them run laps until Berri practically collapsed on the ground with exhaustion and Mango jumped all over him. Very cute, now Berri is asleep on the couch next to me all tuckered out. Either he gets walked, goes to training, or visits mum to play with her dogs practically every day, but on any day that he doesn't get that stimulation for whatever reason he goes ballistic. Sits and stares at me and whines and paces. He needs a lot of physical/mental stimulation! He's settled down a bit now that he has Mango to play with now though Poodlefan, should I keep the food out of site until she's been still for a moment, then reward, or let her nibble on the food to help her be still? I don't have the breeders number handy but will email her tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty500 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) We'll be There with our 4 Elkies And the Human Child Edited January 14, 2010 by Ratty500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevafollo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I'll be there with 1 x pointer and 1 x pug and will be helping Dotty celebrate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prydenjoy Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 How old is the human Ratty? Great, I look forwards to meeting you too then Sammy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmooki Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hi Jeanne I will be at Armidale show for the 3 Days & showing in the toy ring we have Bichons & Havanese and will have a Gazebo you can pop into to get out of the sun will look out for you cheers Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prydenjoy Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thanks heaps Brenda. Your dogs are so gorgeous! I used to have a very expensive gazebo that got ruined in a hail storm, can't justify buying another just for one dog. It's good there are kind people around who are willing to let me steal some shade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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