BH this weekend - first trial ever!

ayoitzrimz · 10-28-2011, 09:09 AM

Going for the BH this weekend. It's my first SchH trial and actually, this is my first trial ever with my dog (first dog).

So first dog + first trial = a little nervous owner

Any last minute advice? Do I work him at all tonight? I kept it very light and simple this week - lots of play and nothing new. I'm planning to work him a little bit tonight and then play a little tomorrow right before I step onto the field...

gagsd · 10-28-2011, 09:12 AM

Get there early and walk him a lot. Make sure he potties (I know, sounds simple but way embarrassing if it happens).
Breathe and have fun!

**MaggieRoseLee** · 10-28-2011, 09:13 AM

Good luck!

And I agree with getting there early. At least that's calming that you'll know what's what and where, not pulling in late and frantic then having to immediately start..

Stella's Mom · 10-28-2011, 09:18 AM

Good Luck!

gagsd · 10-28-2011, 09:21 AM

Don't forget your scorebook

Liesje · 10-28-2011, 09:25 AM

BREATHE while you are taking your turn!

kleinenHain · 10-28-2011, 09:26 AM

Agree with get there early and dont forget to have fun

Scorebook, yep dont forget it

Good luck!!

ayoitzrimz · 10-28-2011, 09:32 AM

Good call on getting there early

Supposedly, there will be a long wait because after tracking the dogs trialing for 1,2,or 3 will do their OB and then the BH dogs will go which will give the first dogs time to rest before protection. So I was debating if I should get there early (like when they come back from tracking) or later. Now I definitely know early is the way to go.

Should I play with him before the trial tomorrow or should I just walk him?

gagsd · 10-28-2011, 09:38 AM

play or not.... depends on your dog.
My boy is, hmmmm, how to say this.... is intense

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So I definitely wanted to take the edge off. Long walk, tug, ball. All before we started the BH routine. Then more ball and walk before the traffic portion. He is also pretty fit, and the weather was cool.

ayoitzrimz · 10-28-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gagsd

play or not.... depends on your dog.
My boy is, hmmmm, how to say this.... is intense

.
So I definitely wanted to take the edge off. Long walk, tug, ball. All before we started the BH routine. Then more ball and walk before the traffic portion. He is also pretty fit, and the weather was cool.

Oh so you can take a break to reward and tug a little bit before the traffic portion? I did not know that

Another reason to come early - ask questions lol

Thanks everyone, any more tips - please feel free to post them here. I'll be reading them all day and I'm sure other people would benefit from it

10-28-2011, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
ayoitzrimz Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 503	BH this weekend - first trial ever! Going for the BH this weekend. It's my first SchH trial and actually, this is my first trial ever with my dog (first dog). So first dog + first trial = a little nervous owner Any last minute advice? Do I work him at all tonight? I kept it very light and simple this week - lots of play and nothing new. I'm planning to work him a little bit tonight and then play a little tomorrow right before I step onto the field...

10-28-2011, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,972	Get there early and walk him a lot. Make sure he potties (I know, sounds simple but way embarrassing if it happens). Breathe and have fun! __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

10-28-2011, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,215	Good luck! And I agree with getting there early. At least that's calming that you'll know what's what and where, not pulling in late and frantic then having to immediately start.. __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

10-28-2011, 09:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stella's Mom Master Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 815	Good Luck! __________________ [COLOR="Purple"]Michelle Mom to Stella ~ GSD Figgy ~ Tuxedo Cat CoCo ~ Tabby Cat RIP Rio, GSD SheRah, GSD Mix

10-28-2011, 09:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,972	Don't forget your scorebook __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

10-28-2011, 09:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
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10-28-2011, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
kleinenHain Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,941	Agree with get there early and dont forget to have fun Scorebook, yep dont forget it Good luck!! __________________ CGC Evaluator/ Free testing for Rescue dogs Klenien Hain http://kleinenhain.weebly.com/ U-CD Nomex vom Gebirgshaus SAR,BH,TD-2,VCD2,RAE,CDX,MXJ,AX,VER,NAP,NJP,CGC ( Retired ) Enzo z Blitz vom Kleinen Hain CGC NA,NAJ,OA,OAJ,AX,BN,CD

10-28-2011, 09:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
ayoitzrimz Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 503	Good call on getting there early Supposedly, there will be a long wait because after tracking the dogs trialing for 1,2,or 3 will do their OB and then the BH dogs will go which will give the first dogs time to rest before protection. So I was debating if I should get there early (like when they come back from tracking) or later. Now I definitely know early is the way to go. Should I play with him before the trial tomorrow or should I just walk him?

10-28-2011, 09:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,972	play or not.... depends on your dog. My boy is, hmmmm, how to say this.... is intense. So I definitely wanted to take the edge off. Long walk, tug, ball. All before we started the BH routine. Then more ball and walk before the traffic portion. He is also pretty fit, and the weather was cool. __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

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