Show dog owners?
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Clinton Oaks
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I saw pictures of how some show dogs that are Cockers look when they stack, it looks really great. Can anyone help me teach my puppy to stack properly?
I suggest you go to a conformation class in your area. A lot of obedience training centers offer classes for conformation. There you can ask an instructor or another Cocker person to evaluate your puppy.
Did you purchase a show quality puppy?
The 'stack' It is not a natural position for a dog that is not constructed properly...meaning they cannot do it comfortably. A show dog has specific proportions and angles that for them, it IS a natural position and they can #1 do it on their own or #2 with a light touch be held 'still'
It is not something you can teach a dog. They either can or can't do it. When we stack a dog it is simply a 'stand for examination' and was instead taught to 'stay'
I hope I explained that well
Hersh'sMom
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Well said Gina.
When we practice at home for the ring, I use the phrase 'Let's play showdog' and they know to get down to business. For the stack, I use both 'stack' when positioning on the table or floor and then 'stay'. My Hershey will freeze into position now and pretty much stay there until I release him. I do try to make it fun for them and keep the sessions short in comparison to their age. And of course lots of treats!
When we practice at home for the ring, I use the phrase 'Let's play showdog' and they know to get down to business. For the stack, I use both 'stack' when positioning on the table or floor and then 'stay'. My Hershey will freeze into position now and pretty much stay there until I release him. I do try to make it fun for them and keep the sessions short in comparison to their age. And of course lots of treats!
KLADCkrs
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Thanks Gina, I spent quite a bit of time thinking about how to reply yesterday.
With my old dog Farley, he always "fought" being stacked. He had slips, although I didn't know that when he was being shown. The slipping kneecaps made stacking really hard for him.
I definitely agree that going to a handling or conformation class (two names for the same thing) would be beneficial. It's hard to explain how to stack a dog without demonstrating.
With my old dog Farley, he always "fought" being stacked. He had slips, although I didn't know that when he was being shown. The slipping kneecaps made stacking really hard for him.
I definitely agree that going to a handling or conformation class (two names for the same thing) would be beneficial. It's hard to explain how to stack a dog without demonstrating.