hmm...well dats the other question i have...what do they teach in the diff stages? coz i have already tot her how to sit, stay, down, paw, fetch, goin into her cage and not run out of d gate...then does it mean that i need to go to pre novice instead? however, she's not gd at recalling...especially when outside....
OB classes dun teach those tricks like paw/fetch/bark n roll over...
take a look @ d link to know more about what they teach.... www.puppy.com.my/ob/nw.html i'm not sure how accurate it is...coz last 2 yr when i join basic, they don't teach stand...but frm that they wrote there, they had intriduce stand @ basic level.
basically, basic n pre-novice is kinda similar....but pre-novice expect better heelwork.
as for novice they will proceed wit those exercise done without d leash....
being not realiable in recall at distracted environment is normal especially those hunting breed n active young dog.....even a highly trained dog can't be that reliable, unless d dog is so old or couch potato that they r not interested wit other stuff....
as long as ur dog can response to u in a confined place/familiar surrounding after she manage to settle down is good enough...
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(This post was edited by Amanda85 on Aug 24, 2006, 10:22 PM)
tks for the site...!! now i get a clearer pic... notice dat even basic ob needs the pup to be 6 mths n above....n she's only 4...so she wun be accepted in class?
Do hope your "show first before Ob" is just an assumption because it is not true a trained dog can "stack" when told and can "gait" when told so you can go for Ob first if you wish.
How to start if I planned to take part & show my dog in comformation shop in future? My puppy is coming to 3 months old, he has the potential according to the breeder. Unfortunately my breeder is not very closeby to be the mentor. Any website I could refer.
Well...I know my puppy may not win, but just want an exposure for my son and the dog. Btw, can a child lead the dog in show competition ring? I do recall I saw that before. But not sure is there an age limitation?
Well...I am not too sure whether the people in the showring is friendly to talk/discuss. I had talk to several showring veterans before, they are not very keen to share information, unless you are buying their litters.
Does MKA conduct any training class in preparation for showring, i.e. how to teach a dog to pose, how to teach a dog to stand still for grooming and allowing people to check its teeth etc?
Well...I am not too sure whether the people in the showring is friendly to talk/discuss. I had talk to several showring veterans before, they are not very keen to share information, unless you are buying their litters.
I have to agree in the statement. Most of them are not really interested to share good information with the public. Selfish I don't think MKA are conducting any training on show training. But you can check with the trainer they might come & train your dog at your home.
Show Training - Train your dog approximately 5 minute daily. Increase the time gradually not longer than 15min a day. Teach 1 lesson at a time before going into next one. The training must be taught in a kind(pat & play) & reward (snack after each training). Be consistent in using your command & lastly never play during training.
Learning the Stand - Stand your dog with four leg firmly & encourage your dog keep the head & tail up. Keep the position about 30sec & gradually lengthen the time. "Good boy/Good girl" after the session is finish & pat on the head. Try train on different environment. Once your dog already know how to stand still is time to start inspecting/touching your dog mouth, body & legs so that your dog will get use to it while in the showring is easy for the judge to inspect your dog.
Lead Training - Same in the obedience training in heal work. You need to have a snack to temp your dog head up while trot along with you in the showring. Remember get a suitable show lead for your dog. Always end the training in playing session.
Learning the Turn - I think it should not be a problem once your dog already know the heal work & trot along with you. But at first you need to give a certain command/hand signal to let your dog know that you are turning in which direction.
Grooming - This you need to know about your breed standard.
I think that it. Simple answers & not very detail explanation but hope its help.
omg u broke the rule of all show dog trainers should never do! u told how to train! omg omg omg!
jkjk jk lol thanks for info. yea was looking around but it's realyl hard to learn, even if u watch dog shows, you know what they judges want but sometimes it's really difficult for amatuers to train, even if they want to join just for the fun of it(my case). exposure and also just to show off my furkid even if he doesn't win. he always likes to stay clean and pose so he'll enjoy the attention but unfortunately i have no experience in the ring nor does he
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I don't think MKA are conducting any training on show training. But you can check with the trainer they might come & train your dog at your home. 
