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by Dawulf on 27 March 2013 - 01:03
I'll have to save this thread for future reference too.... Our goal is to do our BH in the fall, and I'm already finding myself a tad nervous.
My dog pretty much has all of the commands down, now its just to proof them a bit. Once the nicer weather kicks in we're going to start practicing everywhere, so I can make sure her full focus is on ME and nothing else when trial day does come. Here's hoping...!!!
Good luck to you and Chaos... let us know how it goes! :)
My dog pretty much has all of the commands down, now its just to proof them a bit. Once the nicer weather kicks in we're going to start practicing everywhere, so I can make sure her full focus is on ME and nothing else when trial day does come. Here's hoping...!!!
Good luck to you and Chaos... let us know how it goes! :)
by Ruger1 on 27 March 2013 - 02:03
I think your hard work will pay off,,I always enjoy reading these kinds of threads..Give an update after the trial..
Good Luck
Good Luck
by kyto on 27 March 2013 - 03:03
as a handler i don't feel much stress, as a helper i was a nervous wreck before a competition, the only thing i can say is what mario said to me, you started helperwork because you have fun doeing it so get on the field and enjoy yourself, just do your normal stuff and see from there
what the field is consernd go play with your dog overthere at least once but don't put any pressure on him there
what the field is consernd go play with your dog overthere at least once but don't put any pressure on him there
by isachev on 27 March 2013 - 14:03
Slam said it all! DF had some great advice as well. Please do tell how it went. It's suppose to be fun!
Best of luck to the both of you. You'll do great!
Take care Pete
Best of luck to the both of you. You'll do great!
Take care Pete
by Kaffirdog on 27 March 2013 - 16:03
I have a marching tune I sing in my head that is around 12 paces long, keeps me walking smartly and I can get the pace changes without having to consciously count any more.
Margaret N-J
Margaret N-J
by Dobermannman on 28 March 2013 - 16:03
I've probably trialed a 100X in 20 years and I still count steps. Do a lot of practice without the dog for foot work and patterns.
Focus on your dog and have your dog focus on you, everything else is background. A BH is a pass fail and most judges want you to pass. Breath deep and have fun.
Thomas Barriano
Dubheasa Germania (11/05/99-08/11/08) SchH III M R Brevet AKC WD III AWD 1 STP 1 CD WAC TT
Ascomannis Jago (06/20/03) SchH III AKC WD III AWD I TT WAC
Belatucadrus (08/14/05) DS BH TT MR I
Flannchadh von der Bavarianburg (5/21/08) TT IPO II STP I
Winterfell Arya (11/27/09)BH TT K9NW I
Gwrgenau vom Himmelhoch (8/19/09) BH TT
Focus on your dog and have your dog focus on you, everything else is background. A BH is a pass fail and most judges want you to pass. Breath deep and have fun.
Thomas Barriano
Dubheasa Germania (11/05/99-08/11/08) SchH III M R Brevet AKC WD III AWD 1 STP 1 CD WAC TT
Ascomannis Jago (06/20/03) SchH III AKC WD III AWD I TT WAC
Belatucadrus (08/14/05) DS BH TT MR I
Flannchadh von der Bavarianburg (5/21/08) TT IPO II STP I
Winterfell Arya (11/27/09)BH TT K9NW I
Gwrgenau vom Himmelhoch (8/19/09) BH TT
by Hundmutter on 28 March 2013 - 17:03
I would echo Thomas re practising footwork lots, without the
dog.
One of my friends who is pretty successful with his Border
Collies and also a Trainer always bullied me into doing this
and despite my clumsiness and reluctance, I did find my
heelwork improved while I remembered to do it.
dog.
One of my friends who is pretty successful with his Border
Collies and also a Trainer always bullied me into doing this
and despite my clumsiness and reluctance, I did find my
heelwork improved while I remembered to do it.
by workingdogz on 02 April 2013 - 12:04
Botanica, have a couple shots of Baileys in your coffee before going out on the field
You don't need a club to train and prepare for the BH, practice your obedience at the
absolute busiest places you can find. The more outside distraction the better!
If you have a dog park near by, go there and practice your long downs etc on the
outside of the fence. School yards for loads of activity. Give your kids some old
cap guns (do they still make those?) and let them play cops and robbers or something
while you practice. Above all else, write the words BREATHE on your hands so you will
remember to do that! Just relax and go out and have fun with your dog. If you don't make
it the first time, life will not cease, the world will not stop. You will be fine.
You don't need a club to train and prepare for the BH, practice your obedience at the
absolute busiest places you can find. The more outside distraction the better!
If you have a dog park near by, go there and practice your long downs etc on the
outside of the fence. School yards for loads of activity. Give your kids some old
cap guns (do they still make those?) and let them play cops and robbers or something
while you practice. Above all else, write the words BREATHE on your hands so you will
remember to do that! Just relax and go out and have fun with your dog. If you don't make
it the first time, life will not cease, the world will not stop. You will be fine.
by Mystere on 02 April 2013 - 15:04
I wouls echo Slamdunc and Workingdoz. The "invisible dog" is a great training tool. Take the "invisible dog" to the field that the trial will be on, and practice with him, too. 
Muscle memory is a wonderful thing, especially for those whose mind goes so blank at a trial that they would suffocate, if not for people telling them to "breathe" during the trial.
Don't forget that there is a written portion of the test for those who haven't passed it before. Check the USCA website for it. It sounds like you have your preparation and training well in-hand. Have a good time at the trial? What's the date, btw?
Muscle memory is a wonderful thing, especially for those whose mind goes so blank at a trial that they would suffocate, if not for people telling them to "breathe" during the trial. Don't forget that there is a written portion of the test for those who haven't passed it before. Check the USCA website for it. It sounds like you have your preparation and training well in-hand. Have a good time at the trial? What's the date, btw?
by Jeffs on 02 April 2013 - 16:04
Just have fun with it and soak in the experience. Don't worry about how you're going to do because your goal should be to simply participate.
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