Sunday fun with Stacking a working dog - Page 1

So, many of you have already seen pictures of her in action and the like but I thought that since it was a nice sunny Sunday afternoon I'd give trying to stack her a shot.

We learned three important lessons.

1)  I don't know how to stack dogs.
2)  My husband and a camera do not mix well.
3)  Stacking a working dog is like trying to get sugar high toddlers to sit still at an amusement park.

Still, we gave it all our best shot and I figured I'd put my efforts on up here for anyone who would like to take a look and help me further my knowledge in GSD structure and the like.  As you all know, she's not a breeding prospect so don't worry that I'm going to take your comments and run off to find the closest stud dog, this is just for fun and hopefully information!

And without further ado I present to you... Hanni Apanta rei.

This one is the only one where I didn't have her forearms too far forward.  So technically it's the 'best' of what we got.  Though as you can tell from her expression she's wondering WTF are we doing here, Mom?




This one I know her forelegs are stretched too far forward but I felt it was the best shot of her head from profile. 



Finally, just a nice head shot.

It takes three people minimum and a lot of patience and time.
Try to use familiar places away from the excitement.
Practice practice practice........
Don't try to stretch her out to far, and use the third party to get her attention so you can ease up on her leash.
I like the second pic, love her color and markings.
I have trouble with cameras and dogs myself, its definitely a challenge.

Thank you Moons!

We were at home but there was a lot of chaos going on around us in the form of small child and other dogs.   When I saw the pictures I knew I had her front stretched out too far which makes it hard to get a critique of her forearms and shoulder, luckily there was one where she was standing a bit more natural.

Thank you for the remark about her markings and coloring.  She has definitely caused me to fall in love with sables!  Though there are times when I wish she had the thicker coat of most GSDs.  She definitely has a 'slick' coat like her dam.

Try some natural shots, you may have to spend some time waiting for a good one but I love them all the more.
She looks to be fit and healthy.

Oh yes, the natural stack.  I've been trying to get that natural stack of my Dugan v. Eichenluft for sometime now.  And everytime he stacks, I don't have the camera OR he's in the wrong position for me to take the shot.  Darn it.  But, it's still fun trying to get it and when you do, it's so much better than stacking the dog yourself.
Have fun!
Good photos though. 

Oh and remember, the sun hurts the photo.  Take photos in the shade.

Number one rule: back foot should be absolutely vertical.  Build from there.

It is tough to do isn't it, and it does require alot of patience.  I think I will start when my new  pup is young, and see if that helps. 

Nice looking girl, and she even looks happy   She's a good sport. 

Thank you Red Sable and everybody! :)

I was actually hoping for more commentary on her structure but the tips about stacking and pictures have been noted down for next time as well!

I like her, it's hard to tell in the longer grass, but from what I can see she is very nicely put together.