That is great!! First lesson is always the hardest. When you go for your walk be sure to get some treats for her , maybe some jerky cut into very little pieces or even a hot dog cut up very tiny so she will not choke on a piece and can chew it easily. Be sure if she drops a piece that you do not allow her to pick it up off the ground, that she only gets to eat from your hand. Be sure when she gets a treat from you that she has to have all four feet on the ground, this will help in the show ring.
Once she gets moving well on the lead , make sure you have the leash on your left and hold your arm out away from your body and that will keep her from running in front of your feet. Lots of praise and lots of treats and she will love the walks in and out of the ring.
Make sure she looks at you when you give her the treat, this will teach her to bait and look very pretty in the ring. But remember the four feet on the ground rule and no eating off the ground. |