The Art Of Stacking A Dog--How To!!!

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by willowshepherds on 24 April 2007 - 12:04

Can someone please tell me the art of stacking a dog? How do you get that attentive look? I struggle with my dogs trying to get them to stack and stay!! Can someone please give some tips on this?

by cowgirl on 24 April 2007 - 13:04

You never, ever stack your dog yourself! Someone else stacks the dog while you're calling him, that's how they get that attentive look.

by Trailrider on 24 April 2007 - 14:04

You also need a third person to snap the picture. IMO the picture taker should be on the same level as the dog (squat down) and in most cases focus on the center of the dogs body. I also take a camera with me on walks, and altho I miss most of the great free stack shots, the dogs always seem to look their best when stacking themselves. I keep trying and have gotten a couple this way. Good luck.

by VonderInsel on 24 April 2007 - 15:04

LOL, I am glad I am not alone in the quest for a perfect stacked photo!!

by Lenny on 24 April 2007 - 15:04

The key on stacking is to get maximum elevation in the fore quarter. Lift the dog under the chest, (near the front legs)and lower him on to his feet. Once you have him at maximum elevation in the forehand the rest falls into line.

by VonderInsel on 24 April 2007 - 15:04

Thanks Lenny!! I will try that.

by willowshepherds on 24 April 2007 - 15:04

Thank you! I am forever having my son and my husband outside trying to get a good pic, (they are over me by the way LOL) but I am always holding the dog! I also carry the camera around hoping for a perfect shot, but honestly how many shepherds stand still long enough, you gotta be QUICK!! LOL Thanks Elizabeth

by von symphoni on 24 April 2007 - 16:04

If I had a nickle for every picture I have of that GSD grin that says, "you thought I would stand still didn't you?" I would.... probably pay a professional photographer!!

by Ninja181 on 24 April 2007 - 17:04

The hell with the dog, how do I get my wife stacked? LOL Try this link for tips on stacking the dog. http://www.dragonflyllama.com/%20DOGS/Writing/confstack.html

by willowshepherds on 24 April 2007 - 17:04

I am so glad to know that I am not the only one who says "Shit" after he moves EVERY TIME!!! LOL I feel better knowing that others suffer through the same frustration!! Thanks for the link, I don't know what to tell you about your wife!! LOL

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