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« on: October 12, 2008, 02:30:00 PM » |
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I thought it might be helpful to show how my pups learn to show. I'll update with new pictures as Mekko gets older and more skillful.
Here's Mekko's first day of learning to stack.
At first, he just didn't want to stand on the table, but we played a little bit, and he got pretty good for a first try. The point is making it fun!
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2008, 02:45:45 PM » |
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Cathy, when I stack Hefner I notice that his feet tend to turn outwards. Is there any way to correct that at this point?
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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2008, 03:01:27 PM » |
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Cathy, when I stack Hefner I notice that his feet tend to turn outwards. Is there any way to correct that at this point?
I went back and looked at his pics from yesterday, and I see a little of what you're talking about. I would love to see front stack pics of him. I would try walking in a hilly area for exercise every day. That could help with shoulder development, which will make the feet tend to straighten out. When you practice stacking (do it several times a day for just a couple of minutes at a time) grasp him above the elbow and gently turn the entire leg to get the shoulder turned properly. Gently set the foot straight down and hold the leg in that position for a couple of seconds til he relaxes and puts his full weight on it, then do the same with the other foot. If he holds it there, praise, praise, praise, and treat, treat, treat! It's ok if the feet turn out a little, but the straighter, the better. |
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2008, 03:12:05 PM » |
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Cathy, when I stack Hefner I notice that his feet tend to turn outwards. Is there any way to correct that at this point?
I went back and looked at his pics from yesterday, and I see a little of what you're talking about. I would love to see front stack pics of him. I would try walking in a hilly area for exercise every day. That could help with shoulder development, which will make the feet tend to straighten out. When you practice stacking (do it several times a day for just a couple of minutes at a time) grasp him above the elbow and gently turn the entire leg to get the shoulder turned properly. Gently set the foot straight down and hold the leg in that position for a couple of seconds til he relaxes and puts his full weight on it, then do the same with the other foot. If he holds it there, praise, praise, praise, and treat, treat, treat! It's ok if the feet turn out a little, but the straighter, the better. Thanks for the tips. I'll try all those suggestions and see if that helps! |
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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2008, 03:58:02 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2008, 07:52:30 PM » |
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He's such a sweetie! I just love his temperament...so much like Stevie Ray. Love him, love him, love him! |
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2008, 07:58:29 PM » |
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He's such a sweetie! I just love his temperament...so much like Stevie Ray. Love him, love him, love him! I'm so happy for you to have him in your life  |
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I'm selfish, impatient, and insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control and at times I'm hard to handle,but if you can't handle me at my worst,you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.
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