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by smartguy1469 on 30 April 2009 - 02:04
Im very young in the sport and i have a real passion for this. I am a certified decoy and I Have titled two BH and One Sch1 in two years (I am not bragging... there is a point). I have put a lot of time and effort to the extreme of practicing in my mind and i want to hear from you pros what it takes to get to national competition. At this point i feel my best shot is with decoy work. I still have a long way to go but I have a real good start. So all you guys and girls who have been there let me know what it takes. Hopefully i will get there one day.
Also feel free to talk about some experiences you may have had that really shaped you as a handler/trainer/or decoy.
Thanks in advance.
Also feel free to talk about some experiences you may have had that really shaped you as a handler/trainer/or decoy.
Thanks in advance.
by Slamdunc on 30 April 2009 - 03:04
You should train with people that have competed at the National level. If you want to decoy at the national level you need to work a lot of high end dogs and certify as a National Level Decoy. Start by trying out for a regional event and going from there. You are a very athletic young guy, I'm sure if you set it as a goal you can do it. You'll also need to get yourself known for your decoy skills. You should travel to some other clubs and offer to work their dogs. That way you get experience working new dogs at a new place.
If you notice the competitors and decoys that consistently compete at the nationals they are often from a small percantage of the clubs in USA. Some clubs have several members competing at high levels every year.
JMO,
Jim
If you notice the competitors and decoys that consistently compete at the nationals they are often from a small percantage of the clubs in USA. Some clubs have several members competing at high levels every year.
JMO,
Jim
by jletcher18 on 30 April 2009 - 04:04
method one:
a ton of hard work. working and learning dogs from knowledgable people, usually those that have been there. find a good club that can help you. as said before, you will usually find the really good clubs have a few different members that compete at more than club level. more hard work and training. keeping an open mind. make more friends than enemies. more hard work and training.
method two:
buy a top level dog already trained, pay a lot of money to train with someone who can help you, keep your fingers crossed.
good luck
john
a ton of hard work. working and learning dogs from knowledgable people, usually those that have been there. find a good club that can help you. as said before, you will usually find the really good clubs have a few different members that compete at more than club level. more hard work and training. keeping an open mind. make more friends than enemies. more hard work and training.
method two:
buy a top level dog already trained, pay a lot of money to train with someone who can help you, keep your fingers crossed.
good luck
john
by Slamdunc on 30 April 2009 - 04:04
Lol, John method two is a sure one. It has worked for several people.
Jim
Jim
by CrzyGSD on 30 April 2009 - 04:04
A good dog, and a lot of work. LONG HARD WORK. After you work hard you go and keep working hard. work, work, work, time, time, time. Surround yourself with successful people. Train, Train, Train. Experience. You need to learn to train, have the right relationship with your dog and learn how to be a handler.
Mark
www.ultimatekanine.com
Mark
www.ultimatekanine.com
by Crazy Lump on 30 April 2009 - 05:04
positive mind, positive people.
Dedication and desire.....
Dedication and desire.....
by steve1 on 30 April 2009 - 12:04
Having got to the top of Two Sports in my fairly long life time, but not yet with the G.S Dog, but watch this space
I know for sure it takes commitment, dedication, sacrifice, Will Power, Selfishness, Will to Win. Faith in yourself, and above all a love of what you are trying to accomplish,
Steve
I know for sure it takes commitment, dedication, sacrifice, Will Power, Selfishness, Will to Win. Faith in yourself, and above all a love of what you are trying to accomplish,
Steve
by happyday on 30 April 2009 - 13:04
Smartguy - what part of the country are you in?
by Mystere on 30 April 2009 - 18:04
If you really have the talent, coordination, ability to read dogs, and athleticism to make it to national level helper work, YOU CAN GO TO ANY GOOD CLUB and they will let you continue to learn and work on their best dogs. They will "haul" you to other clubs to get more experience on high-level dogs. The club will help you, even subsidize your expenses, for helper seminars and to try out for regional events and national events.
And, yes, the club and its members will expect loyalty for the loyalty and support afforded you.
If you want to compete as a competitor, John's method #2 is the tried and true method of most of the "top competitors." If you don't believe that, just check the entry lists at the events on the websites and check out how many are NOT Owner/Handler/Trained (HOT).
And, yes, the club and its members will expect loyalty for the loyalty and support afforded you.
If you want to compete as a competitor, John's method #2 is the tried and true method of most of the "top competitors." If you don't believe that, just check the entry lists at the events on the websites and check out how many are NOT Owner/Handler/Trained (HOT).
by happyday on 30 April 2009 - 21:04
Again - what part of the country are you in.....
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