Puppy training classes…questions
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 02:16 last edited by
I didn't really have a problem with sit and stand in the show ring. I took some advice on this forum and if Zoni sat as default without a cue at home, I asked her to stand. If she was standing, I asked her to sit. I tended to ask and reinforce stand more heavily than sit for a while though when we were starting out. After she got used to showing, I really didn't have to worry about it. She knew what the routine was.
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 02:46 last edited by
Dogs are really clever little creatures, especially basenjis. Your pup can learn sit, down and stand. The other thing is that the collar/leash should cue the expected behaviors. So you'll want a different collar/leash for obedience class versus show class. I've trained all my basenjis sit and have finished 2 basenjis as an amature owner/handler and put all the points on Digital and Zest! while showing in agility at the same time. (Hubby showed Jet the trying and we did have a pro handler sometimes on him, but he also learned sit vs stand and what his job was based on external cues.)
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 14:37 last edited by
Great point… they do learn the difference between collars and what each means.. since most of us use a thin choke chain for the show ring and that is the only time on that collar... they figure out pretty quickly that collar means "Show Time".
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 15:29 last edited by
yes, and it's just fun to have different sets of collars and leashes. There are so many pretty ones out there now a dog HAS to have several.
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Very good ideas..So I have a show chaincollar for Moses..i.e huge gauge and all..I mean bigger than I want for Pippin..What do y'all recommend as far as a good starter collar/lead for me and him? Should I go chain or just nylon? Ideas would be nice.
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 15:39 last edited by
If for show, you want small thin/fine chain. If you look at pictures of show dogs, you can see how small the chain is… ususally for a full grown male 16" is about the normal size, 14 for a puppy to young adult depending on how fast their "jowls" develope.
For general use, I use nylon, usually the martingale types and a good leather lead. I like the thin leather leads (1/4 to 5/8) that are around 5'.
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 15:40 last edited by
I always used chain for show collar, White Pine nylong martingale collar/leash for everyday, wide leather martingales for therapy work. The agility collar/leash differs for each dog.
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Awesome, thanks Gals…I will "go" shopping..
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 16:32 last edited by
Awesome, thanks Gals…I will "go" shopping..
And when you return… people can ask you... "why do you need all those collars and leads for one little dog?".... :D
And in fact I just ordered some new leather collars and new leads from my favorite leather maker... He makes awesome show leads... and the quality is excellent.
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Tanza..what loveley leather goods..I will probably shop there too..:) WHat size do you get on your show leads? Same as your general leads?
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 18:10 last edited by
The show lead needs to be much thinner than a typical lead, it's more like a cord. You need to be able to ball it up into your hand. I think typical length is around 36" but some like shorter and some like longer. I used to have a 42" but never used it effectively. I went down to a 36" and really like it, much less to deal with. I had trouble throwing it over my shoulder when I was stacking on the table with the shorter one but that's just handler issues on my part. :rolleyes:
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 19:47 last edited by
Exactly as thin as you can get… and since I am short with small hands, I use as thin as I can get... 1/4" or smaller. And I use 30'. While you can't really hang it around your neck that easily, I just let the extra hang down when the dog is on the table.
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Thanks Nemo and Tanza..come to find out there are millions to choose from..well maybe not, but it sure seems that way..lol. I have 36" with Moses, don't love it, the quality more than anything…think I will upgrade for Pippin..:)
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 21:54 last edited by
And you can also use braided leather (I use both, braided plain, braided with beads, and the thin leather from Rick) for show… here is a link to Sal Wuornos, Sonbar Basenjis who makes them.
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 21:57 last edited by
And you can also use braided leather (I use both, braided plain, braided with beads, and the thin leather from Rick) for show… here is a link to Sal Wuornos, Sonbar Basenjis who makes them.
I really like those with the beads.. have looked at them before.. but first need a puppy ;)
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 22:00 last edited by
I really like those with the beads.. have looked at them before.. but first need a puppy ;)
:D that could happen soon, maybe…..... and yes, I like the beads also.. my only comment to people is make sure you know who you are buying from and their quality.... it really does make a difference.
And Sal knows Basenjis since she is a breeder... so she know how to make them hold up to a Basenji
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 22:01 last edited by
:D that could happen soon, maybe…..... and yes, I like the beads also.. my only comment to people is make sure you know who you are buying from and their quality.... it really does make a difference.
And Sal knows Basenjis since she is a breeder... so she know how to make them hold up to a Basenji
She will probably ship them to Europe.. right? I don't know anyone else who makes these!
And yes… I'm saving money until next week.. If there are girls.. I'm going to spend it all :D :D
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 22:32 last edited by
She will probably ship them to Europe.. right? I don't know anyone else who makes these!
And yes… I'm saving money until next week.. If there are girls.. I'm going to spend it all :D :D
Yes she will and sometimes she either goes to Crufts or one of the other big shows over there, don't know what her plans are for this year.
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wrote on 22 Jan 2011, 23:34 last edited by
And you can also use braided leather (I use both, braided plain, braided with beads, and the thin leather from Rick) for show… here is a link to Sal Wuornos, Sonbar Basenjis who makes them.
Sal made the 36" lead I referred to. It's beaded and I love it, I can post a picture if interested. I think half the basenji people around here have one of her leads :rolleyes:. We're having them as prizes for the July BCOSW specialty. She'll make them by the inch so you can get whatever size you want. You have to either supply the chain you want to use or she'll charge you for one she provides. It should be pretty inexpensive to ship, it would just go in a small padded envelope.
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