Okay, another question about upcoming trial

BlackPuppy · 07-07-2009, 11:23 AM

I am entered in my first obedience trial (AKC) this weekend. There are 15 novice dogs ahead of me. About how long will I have to wait?

Sounds like one of those pesky word problems in math class.

Or should I just get there early and watch all 15 dogs work?

Thanks

BlackPuppy · 07-07-2009, 11:54 AM

I should clarify that the first 14 dogs are in Novice B. The last dog and I are in Novice A.

phgsd · 07-07-2009, 12:13 PM

I haven't done AKC obedience, but have done some APDT rally and other types of trials - usually there is a check-in time and everyone is expected to check in. Then you will have to sit around and wait til it's your turn.
Is there a check-in time on your entry form?

BlackPuppy · 07-07-2009, 12:15 PM

No check in time for my class, just a "to follow".

I guess I'll get there 5 minutes before the Novice B starts and just hang around. That way I'm checked in. Plus, you never know what's going to happen on the highway on the way up.

WiscTiger · 07-07-2009, 12:27 PM

Just because people are entered doesn't always mean they will be there. Stuff happens and no shows happen.

Val

Lynn_P · 07-07-2009, 12:29 PM

It's always good to get there early, set up, get your dog use to the surroundings and try to relax. The problem with trying to time your "estimated" start of the Novice A class is the number of dogs that acutal show up. There might be 15 listed on the premium, but some people will pull their dogs and you never know the actual number. If there was a start time listed for Novice A, you'd know a little more when your class will start. Don't rely on trying to calculate the time for each dog, etc. The worse thing that could happen would be you get there and see that you'll the next dog in the ring...not good for a frist experience. Go and watch the other dogs before you.. so you know ahead of time what pattern you'll be heeling to.

Elaine · 07-07-2009, 12:43 PM

You can generally plan on about 12 dogs an hour in novice, assuming they all check in. As you are the only dog in nov A, they will most likely have you do your stays with the second group of nov B dogs. As there are so few dogs and you want to get there at least an hour before you are due in the ring, I would suggest you get there no later than the time the nov B class starts. This way you have time to get your dog settled, find your ring, check in, watch the pattern, potty you and your dog, and then get your dog warmed up and ready to go in the ring.

Deejays_Owner · 07-07-2009, 04:12 PM

Can't hurt to get there early, but late could make for a rush.

selzer · 07-08-2009, 01:52 AM

Go EARLY.

Sometimes, they say they are going to start with Excellent, and then they start with Novice. So far all the shows I have been to have taken Novice A before Novice B, but you can never tell. You want to do the walk through a couple of times, and if there are only 16 dogs altogether they will probably do the walkthrough together.

I would go early and HOPE that the other 15 dogs are first. But I wouldn't count on it.

BlackPuppy · 07-08-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted By: selzerI would go early and HOPE that the other 15 dogs are first. But I wouldn't count on it.

The Judging Program is already printed, so that's not going to change.

07-07-2009, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	Okay, another question about upcoming trial I am entered in my first obedience trial (AKC) this weekend. There are 15 novice dogs ahead of me. About how long will I have to wait? Sounds like one of those pesky word problems in math class. Or should I just get there early and watch all 15 dogs work? Thanks

07-07-2009, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	Re: Okay, another question about upcoming trial I should clarify that the first 14 dogs are in Novice B. The last dog and I are in Novice A.

07-07-2009, 12:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
phgsd Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,321	Re: Okay, another question about upcoming trial I haven't done AKC obedience, but have done some APDT rally and other types of trials - usually there is a check-in time and everyone is expected to check in. Then you will have to sit around and wait til it's your turn. Is there a check-in time on your entry form? __________________ Kira, Kessy, Djenga, Madina & The JRT's

07-07-2009, 12:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	Re: Okay, another question about upcoming trial No check in time for my class, just a "to follow". I guess I'll get there 5 minutes before the Novice B starts and just hang around. That way I'm checked in. Plus, you never know what's going to happen on the highway on the way up.

07-07-2009, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
WiscTiger Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 15,171	Re: Okay, another question about upcoming trial Just because people are entered doesn't always mean they will be there. Stuff happens and no shows happen. Val __________________ Wisctiger@msn.com Cheyenne-2/02 DeeDee Little Bit-6/02 Lakota-1/03 Raya-9/05

07-07-2009, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lynn_P Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 8,852	Re: Okay, another question about upcoming trial It's always good to get there early, set up, get your dog use to the surroundings and try to relax. The problem with trying to time your "estimated" start of the Novice A class is the number of dogs that acutal show up. There might be 15 listed on the premium, but some people will pull their dogs and you never know the actual number. If there was a start time listed for Novice A, you'd know a little more when your class will start. Don't rely on trying to calculate the time for each dog, etc. The worse thing that could happen would be you get there and see that you'll the next dog in the ring...not good for a frist experience. Go and watch the other dogs before you.. so you know ahead of time what pattern you'll be heeling to. __________________ *~Lynn~* *Dante v. Wildhaus, SchH 3 (HOT)* *Laos v. Hünxer Wald (My Wild Child)* *Novak v. d. Alte Baum (puppy in training)* *Jackson, RIP, I miss you bud.*

07-07-2009, 12:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,785	Re: Okay, another question about upcoming trial You can generally plan on about 12 dogs an hour in novice, assuming they all check in. As you are the only dog in nov A, they will most likely have you do your stays with the second group of nov B dogs. As there are so few dogs and you want to get there at least an hour before you are due in the ring, I would suggest you get there no later than the time the nov B class starts. This way you have time to get your dog settled, find your ring, check in, watch the pattern, potty you and your dog, and then get your dog warmed up and ready to go in the ring. __________________ Elaine and the herd

07-07-2009, 04:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Deejays_Owner Knighted Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 3,360	Re: Okay, another question about upcoming trial Can't hurt to get there early, but late could make for a rush. __________________ OTCH SG1 (CAN) Deejay von Hausnobilis UD HIT CGN ~A Well-Balanced Dog has Titles at Both Ends~ Little Raven Fayanna vom Wildhaus CGN

07-08-2009, 01:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,499	Re: Okay, another question about upcoming trial Go EARLY. Sometimes, they say they are going to start with Excellent, and then they start with Novice. So far all the shows I have been to have taken Novice A before Novice B, but you can never tell. You want to do the walk through a couple of times, and if there are only 16 dogs altogether they will probably do the walkthrough together. I would go early and HOPE that the other 15 dogs are first. But I wouldn't count on it. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear

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