Dirty Harry Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Does anybody compete with their dogs in working tests? I'm doing one at the weekend and would be greatful for any tips or advice. It will be my first and the dogs first. Thanks Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hi, is it a spaniel or retriever test? Either way just enjoy the day. Thank the judges, helpers etc and where you can watch others and try to learn from it. Which test is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby dazzler Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yea do a fair few working tests it's a good socialing event for you and the dog what are you entering in puppy/novice or open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 It's the WGDS HPR puppy test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Must admit i dinae bother now, althou hosting a spaniel test on my shoot this sun thou. Will depend if running proper KC club rules, but the judges are there to help and give advice as well as judge. Just enjoy it and dinae take it too serious, sometimes new dogs dinae perform well the 1st time (too much excitement etc) so dinae worry too much wot ever happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fal Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just go an enjoy it, I pick up lots of advice from judges/competitors whenever I go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Just relax and enjoy it. If it's a novice test the judge will help you all they can especially if you tell them it's your first. Says the girl who shakes uncontrollably every time she goes in one lol Oh and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 If you drop your whistle don't clap your hands to get the dogs attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 If you drop your whistle don't clap your hands to get the dogs attention Hahaha yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Relax and treat it as a training exercise, nobody gets shot at the end if their dog's rubbish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jame Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) I ran my 15 month old cocker at Brocklesby in her and my working test last weekend, after a difficult warm up on the scurry beforehand (Jdog will attest to this ) She got 17/20 test 1 18/20 test 2 and 10/20 test 3, she needed extra encouragement entering the lake as had a 3 foot drop into the water so I had to move forward hence the score, she made first retrieve fine but failed to mark the second so had to handle her back wind to it but she got it no problem after a minute. I was more nervous than the dog but she was fantastic and I'm well happy at 45/60 for first time! I was given some sound helpful advice by all judges and really enjoyed it. Edited June 24, 2015 by Jame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Well done. Like the others said I found it a very friendly day and it was quite laid back. I ended up getting first place with 96/100! Better than I ever expected for a first attempt, or second or third for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Well done. Like the others said I found it a very friendly day and it was quite laid back. I ended up getting first place with 96/100! Better than I ever expected for a first attempt, or second or third for that matter. But a testament to good training, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Oh Bally well done! Whoop whoop!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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