Guest CaptainCourageous Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Remember the ET is held at an off lead dog park last year there was an off lead dog race thru the group which ended in a dog being attacked, not everyone one will move off the path to let you past or call their dog back. My worry there is that Zig will get spooked and try to cross to the RHS of the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaptainCourageous Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Sir Sniffalot I do hope they put us breed size order, the one we did last year at HVCV was in breed size order, largest to smallest :) I hope they don't. I enjoyed being between two GSDs from the same home last year and would love that to happen again this year. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sniffalot Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 CC, l think you were behind the GSD that was behind me last year at the GSDCV ET . Will be great to have a few little ones going round this year. Got my vet check today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Good luck everyone i just realisd our entries closed on monday so i guess i am out its ok more time to train for the september one one question though can steralised dogs do it? or must they be entire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Good luck everyone i just realisd our entries closed on monday so i guess i am out its ok more time to train for the september one one question though can steralised dogs do it? or must they be entire? Contact you trial secretary in person or by phone. Most are good and will accept a late entry. It is certainly worth a try. Sterilised dogs and entire dogs can all compete. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Did anyone do the Dally Club yesterday? M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Its ok with the weather we are having at the moment i amactually happy to wait to the september trial :) less chance of toranados :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaptainCourageous Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Did anyone do the Dally Club yesterday? M One Dally pass was announced on FB, haven't heard about any others yet. The Dalmatian went for its regular run on the beach afterwards! Edited June 11, 2012 by CaptainCourageous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoPaws Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) OH hasn't done any training this past week due to bad weather & other excuses. I too would love to see a DOLER grp photo, OH should have the camera with him. If SnowPaws or anyone else wants to meet up at Cherry lake for practice PM me. I too think the smaller breeds should get a big medal. We got the vet check form today in the post. BB We are all the way out in the Yarra Valley so a bit far for a practice :laugh: but thank you for the offer! We have our medical tonight in an hour Really happy with the 'boy', I was a bit worried he was getting a bit sluggish so took him out with another dog and lets say it made all the difference I suppose doing 10 ks a day at a hard fast trot along the same path gets a bit boring. We encounterd bridges, countless bikes, horses, and dogs and he just puts his head down and goes. We have been going out wind, rain, hail and snow Suppose you will never know what the weather will bring in a couple of weeks. I am very happy with him. Still a bit stressed about 'the test' but what do you do. Is anyone going to be at the Park on the weekend who would be happy to go through it with me? I will make sure I bring some wine and the camera :laugh: :laugh: Edited June 13, 2012 by SnoPaws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I tried to contact the person responsible for the GSDCV test but they haven't returned my calls. I'll try again tomorrow otherwise we'll have to wait for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliteview Aussies Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Abbiestar have you heard how many entries the GSCV have got for their ET? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Abbiestar have you heard how many entries the GSCV have got for their ET? I believe there are around 21-22 entries. There will be two groups running. Mr Ray Ashman will take one group, and the other will be taken by Yours Truly! :) Good luck to all entrants. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 I tried to contact the person responsible for the GSDCV test but they haven't returned my calls. I'll try again tomorrow otherwise we'll have to wait for next year. Do try again. Marilyn Wrigley is the contact person. Her number is 5330 1578. I am quite sure that if the catalogue is not complete, they may squeeze in a late entry. Let us know how you go. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Still a bit stressed about 'the test' but what do you do. Is anyone going to be at the Park on the weekend who would be happy to go through it with me? I will make sure I bring some wine and the camera :laugh: :laugh: Don't stress already! The willingness test is NOT an obedience test. The exercises are simple, on lead, and you can use double commands and physical assistance. Wine and a camera is a must! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sniffalot Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Finally started the min pins stuff for the willingness test today l think we will be supplementing the sit command with a hand on the bottom and his heal work with a few gentle checks, his on lead recall was great for a first attempt. We have just been so busy and obedience was never a plan. Done 8km's today l'm really looking forward to this ET just over a week to go. l think we need a little dog pic too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murve Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) We are all the way out in the Yarra Valley so a bit far for a practice :laugh: but thank you for the offer! We have our medical tonight in an hour Really happy with the 'boy', I was a bit worried he was getting a bit sluggish so took him out with another dog and lets say it made all the difference I suppose doing 10 ks a day at a hard fast trot along the same path gets a bit boring. We encounterd bridges, countless bikes, horses, and dogs and he just puts his head down and goes. We have been going out wind, rain, hail and snow Suppose you will never know what the weather will bring in a couple of weeks. I am very happy with him. Still a bit stressed about 'the test' but what do you do. Is anyone going to be at the Park on the weekend who would be happy to go through it with me? I will make sure I bring some wine and the camera :laugh: :laugh: Hi Sno Paws I will be at the Park Sun morn, for Obed training with Westernport club, by the way do you realize there will be shows on there both Sat & Sun so it will be a bit hard to do some bike training with cars & trailers everywhere Edited June 13, 2012 by murve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoPaws Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) Still a bit stressed about 'the test' but what do you do. Is anyone going to be at the Park on the weekend who would be happy to go through it with me? I will make sure I bring some wine and the camera :laugh: :laugh: Don't stress already! The willingness test is NOT an obedience test. The exercises are simple, on lead, and you can use double commands and physical assistance. Wine and a camera is a must! M Okay :laugh: :laugh: Is 20ish a good entry? Edited June 14, 2012 by SnoPaws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoPaws Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 We are all the way out in the Yarra Valley so a bit far for a practice :laugh: but thank you for the offer! We have our medical tonight in an hour Really happy with the 'boy', I was a bit worried he was getting a bit sluggish so took him out with another dog and lets say it made all the difference I suppose doing 10 ks a day at a hard fast trot along the same path gets a bit boring. We encounterd bridges, countless bikes, horses, and dogs and he just puts his head down and goes. We have been going out wind, rain, hail and snow Suppose you will never know what the weather will bring in a couple of weeks. I am very happy with him. Still a bit stressed about 'the test' but what do you do. Is anyone going to be at the Park on the weekend who would be happy to go through it with me? I will make sure I bring some wine and the camera :laugh: :laugh: Hi Sno Paws I will be at the Park Sun morn, for Obed training with Westernport club, by the way do you realize there will be shows on there both Sat & Sun so it will be a bit hard to do some bike training with cars & trailers everywhere Yep I know, I have four entered myself :) I wasn't planning on bringing the bike, just wondering if anyone who had already done the test would be happy to go over the willingness test quickly with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Okay :laugh: :laugh: Is 20ish a good entry? 20 is the maximum number a judge is allowed to take on an ET course, hence there being 2 judges. The field will be split between the judges into more manageable numbers. 20 is a good number. Sadly, some other clubs have run tests with just half a dozen or less. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I tried to contact the person responsible for the GSDCV test but they haven't returned my calls. I'll try again tomorrow otherwise we'll have to wait for next year. Do try again. Marilyn Wrigley is the contact person. Her number is 5330 1578. I am quite sure that if the catalogue is not complete, they may squeeze in a late entry. Let us know how you go. M I did mine online via their website but that was last week. It was accepted. My girl has just turned two so she is my first one for this year - all the others will go through next year :) - hope they are all running as per the calendar. My bike has just gone in for a service & new tyres - so hopefully 9 days is enough time to keep conditioning her pads. She was a breeze the first time I had her next to the bike just like her dad :). Looking forward to it - love that circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now