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Originally Posted by LIL MIS' MAGIC  I would also start by putting him on a table and allowing him to get used to stacking on the table first...that is the hardest thing to teach them, b/c they have to stand still for the judge...so if you can start with just putting him on the table and stacking him yourself and use the commands that you want him to know (I say "Stand/Stay"). Make sure you go slow with him, let him get used to being on the table and then start stacking him and holding on to him for a few seconds and then praise him. Just remembr lots of praise after every training time, you want him to be excited about showing. Once they learn the stack on the table it is so much easier to learn on the ground. This is probably the most important part to start with in my opinion b/c it lays the foundation for everything else!!
If you have any handling classes in your area, those are the best!! You can lots of tips on how to help get your little one used to the ring, plus you get to meet other breeds and handlers that you can learn from!! |
Thanks a million. So the stacking is just to teach them to stay still whilst on a table then? Because I have never seen any being shown on stacks. How do I get him to keep his head straight foward? That seems quite difficult at this time he is nearying 9 months is it too late to begin?