Problems at Trials

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Attitude Dog doesn't work as well as at home Dog went to visit judge/steward Sniffing the ground Dog is too fast!	Dog is too slow! Running off the course Dog won't stay at the start Handler's nervous Dog is afraid of noise

Dog went to visit judge/steward during run

Dogs visiting ring staff is pretty common particularly among the new to showing. Having folks staged at practice to act as these extras, loom over the dog at the contacts, etc., helps get them used to the ring environment. Have some folks whooping it up, bang things, make all sorts of noises. (Katie Greer)

FAQ home page.

Games Classes.

Problems, Show vs. Home

Problems, Sniffing

Running a Trial.

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