He meant to not bait while she was moving the dog, right? Just watching the video I fond it a little distacting that she was using the bait while moving Enzo. IMO bait is best used while stacking, but while moving them out it's better to just get them trotting (maybe with a quick sniff of bait before you get started to rev them up). I also think the lines look better if the dog is looking forward more than looking at the handler.
I definitely think not having the bait being so prominent would help. I think part of the reason he's looking towards you/ your sister is he's anticipating getting something yummy soon. He needs to learn that he won't get anything yummy until after he's completed his movement performance.
I would definitely say judges make allowances for the fact that they're pups.
Our first show PWD used to get confused all the time when she was first in the ring and sit when she should have been stacking! At the end of the day, the judge should be judging the quality of the dog rather than how they're handled. But whatever you can do to improve their impression of the dog can only help. But still, noone will expect your pups to be up to the standard of seasoned show competitors. I've seen puppies doing all sorts of funny things in the ring.
Oh yes, I know. But hey always good to aspire to the top right?!?Fabulous! But realize that the two white dogs and the black puppy in that video are all Specials quality Poodles with tremendous movement, attitude and carriage. That is breeding as much as it is training or handling.
I don't think anyone on this board get to that same place even with all the training in the world
I think the video shows even within top specials the difference in how they look moving around the ring between a dog that's focused forward and one that's looking around all over the place.
Great! I think handling classes are so valuable. We took our first PWD and got such a kick out of watching all the newbies learn how to do it.
