Participating in a dog show is an excellent way for you and your dog to bond. It is a fun activity for both you the owner and your dog. Before partaking in a show, you need to make sure that your dog is eligible depending on the show you wish to enter. Once you have determined that, it is wise to attend a few shows and get a feel what happens and is expected of contestants during shows. After that, you need to start preparing. Here are two tips that will help you prepare.
Susan M. Taylor is an experienced dog trainer and dog breeder. She has participated in the famous Westminster Kennel Club dog show with her Bearded Collies.
- You need to get the right kind of leash for a show. Buy it well in advance so that your dog is used to walking with it. Small dogs use a Resco leash, which is an all in one leash that has both the collar and the handle. Medium sized dogs normally used a martingale leash. These leashes are close up so that your dog can’t escape, but don’t tighten the same way as a choke chain does. Martingales will teach your dog to keep his or her head upright.
- Next, you should enter your dog in a ring raft class. This is highly recommended because these classes will help you train your dog for the show. Your dog will learn to walk on a leash without being distracted, and will also teach your dog to socialize with other dogs and people. Participating in ring raft classes will be a great source of information about shows and how they work. You may also meet other participants.
Susan M. Taylor is an experienced dog trainer and dog breeder. She has participated in the famous Westminster Kennel Club dog show with her Bearded Collies.