Rilla-My-Rilla Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi, I was just after some info about obedience trials. My BC is a bit young (and under trained) ATM, but I am hoping that she will be ready for her first trial by the end of the year. (She'll be 15 months by then). She's SUPER smart, so I think we can do it. Before I get my hopes too high, however, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what exercises are usually involved in the 1st grade of obedience trialling? I'm taking her to our local obedience club in February, but I would like to get some more training done with her before then. Thanks! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murve Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi, I was just after some info about obedience trials. My BC is a bit young (and under trained) ATM, but I am hoping that she will be ready for her first trial by the end of the year. (She'll be 15 months by then). She's SUPER smart, so I think we can do it. Before I get my hopes too high, however, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what exercises are usually involved in the 1st grade of obedience trialling? I'm taking her to our local obedience club in February, but I would like to get some more training done with her before then. Thanks! :-) Hi Rilla-My-Rilla here is the site for ANKC http://www.ankc.org.au/Rules.aspx , go down the Obedience & download the pdf, your 1st class will be CCD (Community Companion Dog) it has all the details there Any thing that is confusing just ask :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilla-My-Rilla Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks! I'll go and check it out now :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 If there are any trials on near you go along and watch too, it's fun and really helps you understand what you'll need to do and how it all works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Not sure where you are RMR - but assuming you are in Queensland as it says, you should probably have a look at the Dogs Queensland website. If you're not already a member of Dogs Queensland, You will need to join, and make sure Rilla is registered in your name (youi've probably already done this :-)). The Dogs Q website will show you the various affiliated clubs, and the show and trial calendar for the year. If you're a member of a club, I would be offering to help out at one or more of their trials - best way of learning how things tick, without the pressure of your first competition. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilla-My-Rilla Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 If there are any trials on near you go along and watch too, it's fun and really helps you understand what you'll need to do and how it all works! Oh yes, I was planning on doing this. I've wanted to go and watch one and now I have a good excuse anyway ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilla-My-Rilla Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Not sure where you are RMR - but assuming you are in Queensland as it says, you should probably have a look at the Dogs Queensland website. If you're not already a member of Dogs Queensland, You will need to join, and make sure Rilla is registered in your name (youi've probably already done this :-)). The Dogs Q website will show you the various affiliated clubs, and the show and trial calendar for the year. If you're a member of a club, I would be offering to help out at one or more of their trials - best way of learning how things tick, without the pressure of your first competition. Enjoy! Thanks Tassie! I'll go and check it out - I might ask our dog training club when the first trial is for the year too, so I can check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 All of the above & as far as training goes your dog needs to be able to walk on as loose lead & have a good recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Miss Emma Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 The thing I'm realising more and more at the moment is you need a really good connection and focus. Kenz and I have a good connection but not the focus, so until I have that I'm going to work on other things (that will help build the focus!). I have found RallyO to be a great way to ease in to trialling and obedience as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilla-My-Rilla Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thanks everyone for all of your help! I just had another question...what exactly is "vetting"? Sorry if this seems silly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murve Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thanks everyone for all of your help! I just had another question...what exactly is "vetting"? Sorry if this seems silly! Vetting is when the bitches are swiped to make sure they are not in season :D & no it is not a silly question :D Like I said earlier RMR got a question, even if it sounds silly to you Please ask any one here would be able to answer/ advise you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thanks everyone for all of your help! I just had another question...what exactly is "vetting"? Sorry if this seems silly! No silly questions here :-). At the most basic level, it's checking to make sure bitches on the trial ground are not in season. Back in the day, some clubs would actually want to see all dogs, dogs and bitches but now it's usually only botched ..and some clubs will swab all bitches, while others will check for deserving tattoos and only swab entire bitches. You line up to have your bitch checked before the trial proper starts, then your number card is stamped to show you're ok to go in the ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thanks everyone for all of your help! I just had another question...what exactly is "vetting"? Sorry if this seems silly! Vetting is when the bitches are swiped to make sure they are not in season :D & no it is not a silly question :D Like I said earlier RMR got a question, even if it sounds silly to you Please ask any one here would be able to answer/ advise you :) If your bitch has been desexed there is no vetting required (in Qld) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilla-My-Rilla Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Ok, thanks everyone! :-) Edited January 17, 2013 by Rilla-My-Rilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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