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Originally Posted by gemy  As Mardelin said usually your breeder is your mentor in the show world;however here is a site you might like to study: Conformation Stacking
It uses clicker training but you don't have to use clicker training.
Here is one beginning exercise you can do preferably with a show lead, but can be done with a regular lead to. The object here is not to have the lead sway or swing when you walk, and that the lead hangs down directly from your hand to its clasp.
You place the lead in your left hand and you simply walk in a show circle. ie counter clockwise. Vary your pace. Also keep elbow tuck into your body at about waist height with arm turned away from you about ninety degrees. Stop and start smoothly. Now do same exercise with the down and back.
Figure out what are the shoes you want to wear in the ring. No heels, no open backed or toed shoes. Preferably crepe soled, or a non slip sole.
Also investigate if there are local breed clubs in your area, that teach conformation showing. But again clear all through with your mentor.
Have fun, and good luck in the show ring. |
Good info Gail.
Quiet shoes are a must....you don't want them to squeek or clomp or make any noise what so ever......it freaks out the other dogs in the ring.
What I usually tell newbies to do before puttin a lead on their dog is to practice on with the lead first.......tie your keys to the end of the lead....hold the lead in the proper position, not allowing excess lead out of your hand, keeping that lead very still while you walk, you don't want your dog's head bouncing up and down......once you learn that then begin working with the
dog.....
There is an excellent DVD put out by Sweetie Blue on how to train a pup for the ring.