Getting ready for 1st puppy class ever

[SuzieQ]

Hello, after doing obedience for many years, I'm finally stepping into the conformation ring. I would like to glean from the years of experience of others. If you can think of a scenario that happened to you or while you were in the ring, and what you did, or what you would do if it happened again in the future, share it with us now. Thanks.

[Sharon Marples]

Originally Posted by SuzieQ

Hello, after doing obedience for many years, I'm finally stepping into the conformation ring. I would like to glean from the years of experience of others. If you can think of a scenario that happened to you or while you were in the ring, and what you did, or what you would do if it happened again in the future, share it with us now. Thanks.

Well, I think that you are way ahead of many who start out in the breed ring instead of the obedience ring. You know that you need to have control of the dog, the dog needs to gait properly, do a nice straight down & back and self-stack after coming back to the judge.

I think a lot of what is lost on newbies in the ring is the exact way to present the dog so that the judge has the best opportunity to get a good look at the dog.

Be sure the dog will stand, stack and stay in place while the judge goes over him and make sure that the dog will allow the judge to exam his teeth.

Good luck!