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Prepare your dog to win the next dog show by focusing on grooming, diet, obedience, performing tricks and a dog's gait in this free video series and guide.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn how to understand that a dog show is a competition between how individuals dogs stack up to that specific breed's standards in this free video.
Learn what steps should be taken with a dog that can be registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), including its possible showing and hiring a handler, in this free video.
Learn how to train your dog to behave on the table at a dog show so that you can check it over to make sure nothing is wrong in this free video.
Learn how to understand the different types of gaits the various breeds of dog exhibit in this free video.
Learn how to prepare a dog for the show ring in this free video.
Learn what treats you should bring for your dog to a dog show, such as hot dogs or cheese, in this free video.
Show dogs in training need food that will give them a shiny coat and a happy, healthy look. Learn more in this free video.
Learn how to discover handling classes for show dogs in training in this free video.
Learn about using professional dog handlers that train and show dogs in this free video.
Teach show dogs the triangle pattern, which is used in dog competitions, in this free video.
Learn how to teach show dogs the L-pattern, which occurs in dog competitions, in this free video.
Learn how to teach show dogs the down-and-back pattern, which occurs in dog competitions, in this free video.
Learn how to use a grooming brush to make your dog's coat shine at a dog show in this free video.
Learn how to groom, clip or grind dogs' nails for dog competitions in this free video.
Learn how and when to bathe a show dog, including how to keep its coat shiny and how to keep it looking clean and presentable before a show, in this free video.
Since dogs are no longer the wild animals they once were, we’ve taken over many parts of their lives, including choosing which other dogs they mate with. The practice of dog breeding is a long and respected tradition of creating animals that possess distinct and desirable characteristics, including specific physical traits and types of personalities. Entire breeds have been established, with guidelines marking out which traits belong to which type of dog. Eventually, people wanted to show off their dog breeding successes, and dog shows were born. Dog shows are contests that judge individual animals on the basis of established breed characteristics. A dog has the chance to win not only a breed level, but also to take first place overall, an award known as “best in show.” In this free instructional video on show dogs you’ll learn how to prepare your pet to win at the next competition. Our expert will demonstrate techniques for grooming your dog, including how to brush its hair, clip its nails and give it a bath. Our expert will also discuss feeding your show dog the proper diet, obedience training, performing tricks and tips for improving your dog’s gait.
Gretchen Brown Gretchen Brown has been a professional dog handler for all breeds for more than 20 years. She has been the instructor for the conformation (show dog) class for commanddogtraining.com in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, since 1989. She has judged numerous dog shows and will also judge the Greater Ocala Dog Show in Ocala, Florida, in November 2006.dkdk
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