Top Tip #38
Do other activities as well as show training to bond with your dog. Try conditioning exercises or trick training for quick wins.
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Top Tip #37
Top Tip #37
Learn what motivates your dog(s). Each dog is different and will have different motivation such as food, toys or praise. Ensure you know what your dog likes to optimise training.
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Top Tip #36
Top Tip #36
Puppies are not statues, don’t stress when they don’t stand perfectly still. A happy puppy who wants to please and has a pleasant experience is wonderful to see and will only help your dog as it grows up into a mature adult. – Danielle Ingarfill
Thanks Danielle for these words of advise for this top tip!
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Top Tip #35
Top Tip #35
Teach your dog to stand still for a period of time. Gradually start off with sorter periods of time and slowly increase the time.
Try not to let your dog break from the stand. If they do, calmly re-place the legs. Your task is to praise the dog before they fidget. With training, the lengh of time your dog stands still will increase. Ideal for those large classes!
Once your dog has stood, give loads of praise and have a game/reward them.
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Top Tip #34
Top Tip #34
When your in the ring, look and feel proud of your dog. With the positive thinking, a confidence is exuded and a nice natural smile will appear on your face while you look at your dog. Your natural smile and confidence will paint a beautiful happy picture of the partnership.
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Top Tip #33
Top Tip #33
Once your dog has learnt to stand, teach it to hold the position by regularly putting their legs into the correct position and getting them to hold the pose, starting with a short time and building up. The idea is your dog should never move, so don’t ask for too long, too soon.
Even with my large breed dogs, I like to practise this on the table, as well as the floor.
Don’t forget to always end on a high and ensure your dog gets a high value reward or game at the end.
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Top Tip #32
Top Tip #32
Join a committee of either your local canine society or breed club.
You will learn so much being on a committee and have the chance to see the world of showing from a different light.
Your help will also be appreciated by the club and it’s members.
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Top Tip #31
Top Tip #31
Break each of the show training into smaller tasks.
Every exercise has a word (like stand, trot, turn) and a reward. If you get frustrated that your dog isn´t “getting it”, then play!
It is so important that your dog thinks that showing is fun and relates the training s being enjoyable. The most enjoyable dog to show is a dog which enjoys being in the ring and wants to please you.
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Top Tip #30
Top Tip #30
You must be consistent with the terminology for any command given for a desired response.
Take great care that you are making it clear to your dog what exercise they are being rewarded for.
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Top Tip #29
Top Tip #29
Keep all training sessions short and sweet with your dog, especially puppies. Always use positive training methods and end each session on a good note!