BrittanyAnn Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 I'm doing showmanship with my border collie for 4-H and I need to know how to set-her-up for the judge. Can anyone help me? ------------------ Brittany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Wolf Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 When working with the 4H, I suggest the BC be 'stacked' like their cousins, the collir or sheltie--kinda a self stack. Otherwise, 4 square is best. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BClover Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 Ugh...I hate stacking Jack in conformtation and showmanship. When I get him as close to perfect as I can,he moves one of his feet. Anyway,I suggest letting the dog "free stack" and then make any corrections needed after that. But remember,don't get between the judge and the dog(I got disqualified once for doing that). Also,in showmanship they're not really judging the dog but watching what you are doing so the stack doesn't have to be perfect. But it's nice to have it as close as you can get it. April Jack and Bailey ------------------ BORDER COLLIES...AINT THEY GREAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Wolf Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 April, have you ever tried doggie twister? Take a piece of cardboard and draw circles on it. color them if you want. Then place the dog's feet in the circles--dont' make the dog into a pretzel though ! Reward/praise the dog whenever he holds his feet where you put them. Gradually move around the dg, encouraging him to hold his feet in the circles--make a game of it. Fun and really helps when you have to move around the dog in showmanship. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BClover Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 No I haven't tried that game. I'll tell my trainer about it and see what she thinks. April ------------------ BORDER COLLIES...AINT THEY GREAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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