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Must have equipment for the Newbie by beetree on 08 March 2011 - 13:14 |
| What would you recommend? |
beetree by gagsd4 on 08 March 2011 - 13:50 |
| I recommend to not buy anything with plastic buckles or rivets! --Mary |
gagsd4 by RLHAR on 08 March 2011 - 15:09 |
| Two Gappy or Frabo rubber balls (Save your money, get large. They'll grow into them soon enough) on string and a good tracking line. |
RLHAR by ziegenfarm on 08 March 2011 - 16:15 |
| if i were only allowed 2 items, it would be a wide flat collar and a 15ft cotton lead. those are the 2 things i cannot do without. pjp |
ziegenfarm by gagsd4 on 08 March 2011 - 16:40 |
| For Obedience --4ft leash --two-handed tug toy-or- if you like the balls, a whing-a-ball. (I do not like the balls on a rope as I know two dogs who died and several who nearly died from choking on the ball when the rope broke) --buckle collar or fursaver, prong if needed Protection --15 foot line --agitation harness or collar (I prefer the harness) --good sneakers with tread Tracking --buckle collar or fursaver --15 foot line (you will likely only need about 6 feet of it to start) training treats as desired Patience, clarity and a sense of humor. --Mary |
by steve1 on 08 March 2011 - 21:05 |
| I have started using the Magnet Ball with my female. The Ball locks onto the magnet put in places on your clothing, Under Arm, top near left shoulder, or centre of jacket for when the Dog comes and sits in front after a down etc, Can be put on the back anywhere you want the ball, I use two magnets it works very well indeed leaving your hands free Steve1 |
steve1 by animules on 09 March 2011 - 00:57 |
| A clicker, a fur saver collar, a light weight long line about 20-feet, treats, a couple tugs, and patience. If you want to trial, add a 4-foot obedience leash also. |
animules by Mystere on 09 March 2011 - 20:09 |
I like Mary's list, along with Steve's magnet balls. I have them, but the bitch I am working now actually likes tugs more than balls (predatory little heathen!!), so I have magnet tugs, too.  I really like them, because they essentially leave your hands free and you can put them anywhere. I would also add an especially favorite toy for the send-out that is only used for the send-out. |
Mystere by jc.carroll on 10 March 2011 - 02:38 |
| I could not live without my traffic leads. |
jc.carroll by Naellik on 10 March 2011 - 02:55 |
Being a newbie in the ScH sport myself (just started this past fall), the things I have found most useful are my protection harness ($80), 1/2" x 20' leather long line ($60), 1 1/2" leather collar ($20), a tug of some sort that your dog LOVES and last but not least.....you can NEVER have enough treats. |
Naellik by Duderino on 10 March 2011 - 19:19 |
| I always find it beneficial to start with a dog that will chase a ball. And, since the title of the thread contains the word "Newbie", I suggest finding a training person or group that practices (and practices well) the discipline you intend to pursue and talk with them or take them with you when you choose a prospect. All the high tech performance parts in the world won't do you any good if the car you want to win races with has no motor. |
by Lexa on 13 March 2011 - 21:29 |
| A couple of rubber balls on a string, a tug, fur saver collar ( or prong if your dog needs it), short leash ( 4ft) , long leash (20ft). I forgot to add, food treats ( if the dog likes food)...a vest or item of clothing with big pockets to keep the balls/treats. :) |
Lexa by poseidon on 14 March 2011 - 01:29 |
| I agree with Duderino....Make sure the newbie knows exactly where to train after getting the right dog. I spent 2 years researching the breed and the sport and eventually got my dog, Now my dog is 3.8 years old and I managed only a BH. It fustrates me to say that due to limited resources for good/ decent helpers, good/ decent clubs unavoidably have tight membership and there's no room for newbies! |
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