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Comment by Teresa Kannard on October 29, 2010 at 3:32pm

Taz got his first two leg in Rally Novice A today at the Lakeshore Pembroke Specialty. With 2 qualifying scores of 95.

Comment by shelley power on October 29, 2010 at 12:49pm

I think its great to see more owner/handlers out there !! We should have just as good a chance at winning as paid handlers.... just gotta practice more:))))))

Comment by Mike & Debbie Burk on October 29, 2010 at 12:41pm

Always good to know that people are willing to try their hand (and paws) at this dog show thing. Met a great group of people in Vancouver, WA, and Portland this year at the Columbia River Specialty and the Stumptown Cluster from Oregon Corgis. Good help there if they're close to you.

We took a Conformation class from a local obedience training center and it helped Hank and me get connected on a show lead. We still practice every week. When he gets the show lead and collar on he acts completely different... OK, so maybe it could also be the bait in my pocket.

One of the judges at our So Cal Specialty in Pomona this year said, "he was so happy to be in the ring, it just made me smile."

Comment by shelley power on October 28, 2010 at 10:08pm

akk typing sorry hahahahahaha

Comment by shelley power on October 28, 2010 at 10:07pm

its more fun if you can find someone to work with:) doesnt have to be another corgi... if theres a dog club near some have handling classes:)))) and working in a sort of show simulation can be ffun and less frustrating if not study handlers at shows in the breed ring.. most will give you ips of not busy if you ask....:)
I even used to watch JR handlers... some of these kids are good and have been doing it from real young agesLOLOL I have yet to feel like I have o completely got it down with corgis yet the more you do the more you will try things and once you see something work.. voila .. hahahahahaha but for me nothing like just practicing???
Ok you guys that have been showing corgis forever and a day can jump in here anytime !!LOLOL

Comment by shelley power on October 28, 2010 at 9:57pm

well, feet correctly... i have had luck with stacking first by getting mine used to the table and then getting used to having their feet moved and placed... I want their front legs not too far forward and not too close together, and back feet not too far extended back.. they should look balanced and square as if weight is evenly distributed among all four feet.. most corgis will free stack that is: stand in front (leashed) to begin, with a treat in hands ,as if praying, held about at your waist and close to your body.. ..I move forefinger to get attention and ask... stand up! and when they move into a stand I like , I say.. good.. wait .. and look to see if all feet are "pretty " and balance looks square... then I say good.. and give treat... if feet not positioned squarely, I withhold treat either back up a couple steps or move into the dog a step or two and ask.. STEP! till feet moved appropriately and when he strikes a natural stack I say ,, good.. wait... but I began mine on the table... by hand stacking them till I liked the pose and then put non skid shelf liner in the shape of their paws on the table glued in the correct position and repeatedly placed their feet one at a time on the "marker" pads till they got the idea.. they picked up the tactile cues quite fast... you can use what ever cues you like as long as you are consistent...
and I looked up pictures and show pics of dogs properly stacked .... asked handlers etc.....
theres lots of steps before stacking for me... like focus... excersises.... teaching a down and then moving to STAND! and WAIT .. practice a lot and ask others to hold so you can see the dogs position... I had good luck with clicker training early in basic commands.. and when gaiting mine...
oh and this was great... I never used their regular leash and collar for show training.. just the show lead... and now they know when showlead on its showtime.... and when regular collar and lead we go for a leisurely walk.. :)))
I haunted shows watching pems for months to see how these little dogs were handled.... and then just had to practice and find what worked for me a little at a time:) if you practice you will find they really dont usually require a lot of manipulating to get a nice stack... I found that once they struck that natural stack I praised it well and they will repeat it ....

Comment by Teresa Kannard on October 28, 2010 at 8:54pm

It definately makes a difference in the show ring if you have the confidence to win it runs down the lead to the dog and you give them that extra confidence. That can be all it takes to tip the scale in your favor. If your dog is more confident and showy the judge will pick you over a dog that is not especially if you are close to a tie with another dog.

Comment by Dina Fasilis-Evacko on October 28, 2010 at 8:25pm

I would have to agree with you. Do you have any recommendations on helping me how to position her feet correctly?

Nebriowa Corgis are stunning. I am in love with Hank too!

Comment by shelley power on October 28, 2010 at 8:04pm

yes elizabeth sessions of Woodbines flashy alibi fame:))) he is out of nebriowa double exposure I think and I love the nebriowa corgis !! that seems to be the link , and Hank is a flashy alibi kid too I think and I luv him too:))))\
she will do fine you cant go in not expecting to win:( you have to believe she can win:)))) and it is fun!! even the ring work practice is fun .. learning to stack them and be on the table... its all fun but if your in an area where you can show go for it:) and if your breeder isnt close she might be able to refer you to one who is closer and can "mentor" you :))

Comment by Dina Fasilis-Evacko on October 28, 2010 at 7:53pm

Thanks..I am working on with her and she is somewhat reserved. I got Paris from a friend/breeder up in Rainier Oregon. I really need to get my butt in the gear. I am not expecting to win anything but this will be a fun hobby.

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