| Teach your dog to freestack. You won't be able to do handstacking on the dog. Work on getting your dog to move toward the baiter. Really, this is line handling skill. Get the dog to strike a stand and reward for holding the stand. You need to learn what looks good and how to make minute adustments like getting a foot to move by varying the tension on the leash. Get the dog comfortable with line tension.
When showing the teeth, get your head out of the way. The judge will likely be holding a clipboard, so get the dog used to having a person standing over it with a clipboard in hand while showing teeth.
Dress for the weather.
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Marlene Ferguson |