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Does your dog back off judges? Lack
pizzazz? Doesn't enjoy himself in the ring? Then I can probably help.
It doesn't matter how good your dog
is, if he doesn't have that extra 'oomph' or sparkle, then he may never
fulfil his potential. If he lacks confidence or is bothered by the
attention of judges he won't be showing himself off to advantage nor,
importantly, will he be enjoying the experience.
Some dogs don't cooperate in the
ring, or they play up. Sometimes that's a sign of the dog not coping,
sometimes it's the dog not understanding. Worse, some dogs are pushed
so far they show aggression. That doesn't necessarily mean they are
'bad temperaments' it just means they are being pushed too far. Some
dogs may simply not care enough to bother to show!
I have trained,
handled and campaigned two champions, both of whom were winners at
Crufts, competed in obedience and lived in the house as companion dogs,
so I can offer advice which takes into account what you need for the
showring, as well as the 'real world' and the home.
I can't make your
dog a better specimen, and I may not know the finer points of handling
your specific breed in the ring, but I can help you introduce a little
more style, confidence and swagger into your dog's performance. Whether
you want give him that extra 'something' that might make the difference
between a champion and an also-ran or simply want your dog to enjoy his
day out more, some motivation and training can only improve his
chances!
In addition to ringcraft classes
and Show Off! training days, one to one training is available.
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