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I want to get into showing my dogs but i have no idea where to start? can anyone give me tips on how to show a dog and what are some tricks and techniques to keepem still in position? this would be a great help...

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When I wanted to start showing I went and watched a couple of shows. Then I got a bench and started practicing. Now that I've gotten some really nice dogs I practice gaiting them and stacking almost everyday. It takes lots of patience and training to get them to stay stacked and still!!!!!!!!!! Good luck.

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It takes a lot of practice, your dogs may feel uncomfortable at first but practice with them every day. Even if it's for only five minutes it will help. When you set them up, make sure the front legs are straight and under the dog, the back legs need set back but not so far they are post legged. Pinch up under their chest and hold their head up. It's not too hard.

When gaiting the dog I usually use a small choke chain/show lead. Make sure it is high on the neck and snug under their jaw, this will make the dog walk a little better. Also walk at a pace that makes the dog kinda trot....Good Luck!

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Thanx for the input. is there any rewardto the dogs or praise idf so when is the best time and how often?

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First thing I would do is not take any advice about showing dogs from me lol.

Go to the next event, and ask around for a guy named Dave and his wife Joanne. They have redbones and know they're stuff about showing. Dave is a licensed bench show judge. They've both shown me a few good tricks, and will be more than happy to help you out. Real good people, watch them and you'll pick it up.

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Mj Yeah i met them at the last show the have a nice female Red

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Originally posted by Geminite
I usually just pet em up a little....no treats or anything....

It is good to go to some shows to see how it's done then you can ask some of the handlers how they like to do it and have them show you some things....

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DO NOT PRACTICE WERE THIER HAVIN MOCK CIVIL WAR EVENTS AND CANNONS ARE GOING OFF ON A TIMELY BASIS!!!!!!

ASk rowdyhound bout that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 'chuckles'

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DO NOT PRACTICE WERE THIER HAVIN MOCK CIVIL WAR EVENTS AND CANNONS ARE GOING OFF ON A TIMELY BASIS!!!!!!

ASk rowdyhound bout that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 'chuckles'

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YES cannons are very BAD!!!!!!!!!!! VERY VERY BAD!!!!!

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I agree with mjflores...Dave and Joanne can get you headed in the right direction. wd

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Ask him as he's won allover the country. He's won world shows too& definitley knows as well as anyone & better than most.

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Thanx all for the imput.. im gonna do some benchin tomorrow its gonna be 50 here so thats like summer in the winter

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