tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451055482896683277.post239957657435043649..comments2023-10-20T05:25:18.732-04:00Comments on Run - Jump - Herd - Heal: Day 2: BetterJuleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05511336288459622767noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451055482896683277.post-4010660900562344472009-04-05T17:22:00.000-04:002009-04-05T17:22:00.000-04:00I will admit that Bug seems to enjoy it - and as l...I will admit that Bug seems to enjoy it - and as long as he is happy than I am happy.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511336288459622767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451055482896683277.post-23476448611582359212009-04-05T12:56:00.000-04:002009-04-05T12:56:00.000-04:00Keep in mind it is so very subjective, its what th...Keep in mind it is so very subjective, its what the judge is looking for. And what the judge likes. Yesterday we showed and tanked too. It happens, but I alsowas look at the bright side- it just means I get to play with my dog a little longer, and that is the best part.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383214875457202545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451055482896683277.post-88994188274538953522009-04-05T09:04:00.000-04:002009-04-05T09:04:00.000-04:00Thanks, Penni. I have been going to a handling cla...Thanks, Penni. I have been going to a handling class, but am thinking I might try to attend a second class - with a different instructor - just to get more feedback and info.<BR/><BR/>I don't think I can do matches with Bug 'cause he has three majors. Is that incorrect? I would LOVE to have an opportunity to get some more feedback!<BR/><BR/>Very interesting about handlers running up behind you - Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511336288459622767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451055482896683277.post-36774356942518823192009-04-05T08:43:00.000-04:002009-04-05T08:43:00.000-04:00There are handers who deliberately run up on the d...There are handers who deliberately run up on the dog in front of them. Often it makes that dog start watching over his/her shoulder. It's bad sportsmanship, BUT depending on how brave you feel, you can tell that handler it might not be a good idea because his/her dog could get kicked in the mouth.<BR/><BR/>You should have someone watch you gaiting Bug -- both down and back and taking the dog pennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597061803462709475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451055482896683277.post-86853302606124541182009-04-05T08:15:00.000-04:002009-04-05T08:15:00.000-04:00Thanks, Cat - that's a great rule of thumb. Very e...Thanks, Cat - that's a great rule of thumb. Very easy to remember with the visual image. I wouldn't have wanted yesterday's judge to fall on Bug - he was a tall guy!<BR/><BR/>Also, VERY interesting i.e. the gaiting. If it happens today I will cut corners to make up some time. Bug and I haven't practiced with me running and him gaiting - I didn't think I was supposed to be running with my breed. IJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511336288459622767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451055482896683277.post-4349808637490891372009-04-05T08:08:00.000-04:002009-04-05T08:08:00.000-04:00A -lot- of people make the mistake of freestacking...A -lot- of people make the mistake of freestacking too close to the judge. I see it all the time. A good rule of thumb is that if the judge suddenly fell forward and landed flat on his face, you would want your dog to be where his head would land. So 4'-6' in front of the judge, depending on the judge's height.<BR/><BR/>Even if you -were- gaiting slow, the handler behind you should've left more Cat, Tessie, & Stratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13945158902612589631noreply@blogger.com