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FUNdamentals is an innovative and successful approach to teaching the skills and exercises for both obedience and rally. Experienced exhibitors know that teaching all the exercises before introducing their dog to the ring results in a happy, upbeat and confident team.
FUNdamentals begins with a solid foundation in attention and heeling. We then build on that foundation and teach the core exercises for all classes subsequent parts while maintaining and improving attention and heeling skills. The platform is used extensively in each part. Ring prep classes are also offered. FUNdamentals allows students the flexibility of joining any of the class sessions.
The result is a team that is constantly engaged and learning while also developing teamwork and a fantastic relationship!
Registration is open for all daytime and evening classes.
- Friday daytime classes start Nov. 23.
 - Monday evening classes start Dec. 3
- Wednesday evening classes start Dec. 5
- Thursday evening classes start Dec. 13
Don't forget that Sandi has APDT Rally run-thrus and CDSP run-thrus every Thursday morning at Golden Rule School for Dogs.
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Blue Ribbon Brags
Rudy and I earned his third AKC Senior Hunter pass on Nov. 4 at the DelBay test in Elkton, Md. One more to go!
Bobbie Wood took the American Lhasa Apso Club National Specialty by storm:
Bobbie & Emmy - "Cut-Down" Sweepstakes winner, RAE leg wtih 1st & 2nd place wins, High Scoring Champion of Record in AKC Rally Advanced and Excellent
Bobbie & Maestro - 2nd AKC BN leg, RN leg, Highest Scoring Champion of Record in Trial
Bobbie & Lilly - Best of Opposite Sex in 4-6 mos puppy class
Congratulations to:
Lorraine Pelter & AJ - APDT RL2 title with first place win
Judy Sullivan & Lola - CDSP CDX-C title with 1st & 2nd place wins, two CDSP CD-CCh legs wtih 2nd & 3rd place wins
Sandi Ver Sprill and Jasmine - CDSP CD-C leg with first place win
Joy Scally & William - two APDT RL2 legs
Beth Koferl & Jack - two APDT ARCHMX triple q's with placements
Beth Koferl & Lita - AKC Excellent A FAST leg with first place
Caroline LeBel & Scout - three APDT ARCHEX double q's with 1st, 2nd, and 5th place wins
Jeanne Thompson & Brandy - APDT RL2X3 leg wtih 3rd place |
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Now that test season is over....
Make a list of what your dog showed you were his strengths and weaknesses this season. Develop a plan to maintain the strengths and a plan to improve the weaknesses. Write down your goals for next season and develop your plans keeping your goal in mind.
Conditions permitting, winter is a great time to work land drills. Carol Cassity's book "Building A Retriever Drills & More" is an excellent reference for all levels of training. Evan Graham's SmartWorks series offers both books and DVD's. Visit Pat Nolan's website www.ponderosakennels.com for short, instructional videos. And remember; obedience, obedience, obedience.
Many of the drills can be done alone, but you should also continue to train with a group. If training on public land, check the hunting season calendar. For safety, wear orange and make sure your dog is wearing orange and work within the designated dog training area.
Winter training is a great time for teaching and improving many skills without being distracted by the temptation of a test.
Platform FUNdamentals Workshop
Whatever your sport, platform training is a fun and successful approach to teaching the basic and advanced skills you and your dog need to master. Join Linda for a Platform FUNdamentals Workshop on Feb. 9 at Golden Rule School for Dogs in Andover.
Attention, recalls & retrieves, front & finishes, go-outs, safe jumping, signals, stays and much more are easily taught, happily learned and beautifully polished with a platform. Join us and learn why BRDS' students and their dogs love the platform! Platforms will be provided for working teams to use. For details and registration information, please click here.
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Blue Ribbon Dog Sports
