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Conformation Training at AthleticDogs.com
Conformation can seem a simple sport at first glance, but there is far more to it than jogging your dog around the ring! Both handler and dog must be trained in a number of areas to be successful, including:
- Basic Obedience All show dogs must be experts in basic obedience. That is, they must follow your commands and signals (sit, stay, stand, heel, etc.) without fail and not be distracted by other people, dogs, or activity around them. The AthleticDogs.com ebook series, Basic Training for the Athletic Dog, walks you through every fundamental skill your dog needs to succeed in any dog sport.
- Stacking Both handler and dog must become proficient at stacking – placing the dog in the stand position in a way that accentuates his or her features.
- Gait The movement of the dog is a particularly important feature of conformation judging and must be practiced and mastered before competing.
- Grooming The handler must learn to work with the dog’s coat and teeth to ensure the judge’s see the dog looking his or her best in the ring.
The AthleticDogs.com ebook, Training for Conformation, walks you step-
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