agility and obediance trials- haircuts?
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| If you don't want to do conformation shows there is no need to keep it in full coat, and it would probably be easier to have a puppy cut for agility anyway, I don't think the coat will make much difference either way for obedience. |
| Thanks Stacey! I was sort of thinking that was the case, but wanted to check to be sure. I don't plan on breeding- so I'm going to stay away from confirmation for now. I'm gonna try my hand at either obedience or agility-whichever seems to be more enjoyable for the both of us. I was even thinking that stock dog trials might be fun, but I don't know anyone with sheep (or other types of stock for that matter), and I'm no shepherdess!
Karen |
| I think doing herding, testing their natural ability, would be so much fun... |
| Yeah wouldn't that be cool?! Problem is, you have to be knowledgable about the other animals involved too! And you have to know someone with animals who will let you "practice" on them hehe!
Karen |
I am also thinking of agility training. Right now Casey's just jumping over my legs in the kitchen. I bought an agility gate for her for Christmas (like she would know) but we've had so much snow this winter so far I've had no opportunity to set it up. Of course, she'll look at me like I'm nuts anyway (see stubborn stubborn stubborn thread). I've seen the herding instinct in the back yard with my kids! She doesn't let them go very far with out pulling at their jackets or boots. What a riot!!!  |
| Are you going to take Casey to agility classes? Have you taken her to obedience courses already? I'm kinda curious of how everything works, as far as training, etc. Seems like it would be so much fun though!
Karen |
| Karen,
It is recommended that obedience class is done first - as you need quite the "connection" with your dog before starting agility. The place that I took Sydney to for puppy class also had agility classes - they seemed like alot of fun. I know people involved with agilility with their OES (and the other activities) - if you would like I can contact them and see if they would mind speaking to you. I'm sure they would be more than happy to. Let me know Kristen |
| Thanks Kristen-
I figured basic obediance would come 1st. Luckily for me, we have several training schools in the metro area! Obviously, I'm not there yet... but I curious about both advanced obediance and agility. I'll pm you for contacts when I get closer! Karen |
Karen,heres an idea.Theres a small petting zoo right off Akin road they have sheep there,it is right across from the small veggie stand near a Baptist church.Anyways I know he doesnt do much w/ the animals in the winters and spring I bet if you went and talked to him once you have your OES I bet he would let you use his sheep,it would be good for him to give his live stock excerise and good for your fur buddy to learn.You never know he may surprise you and say HEY what an idea.  |
| there is a picture in the middle of the OESCA site home page of a OES in full coat doing herding.
http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamerica.org/ and a full coat agility OES: http://www.digbysystems.com/oes/danpics.htm |
| El Gato - you and I are on the same page (literally!) LOL
Blue Panda has some information about herding on their website... http://www.digbysystems.com/bluepanda/herding.htm Debra Lehr of TruHeart OES is into herding with her Border collies and OES. |
| Here's a site that may be a good reference for OES owners
interested in Herding. It has information on all aspects of herding, judging etc. Its the American Herding Breed Association, and their web address is: www.ahba-herding.org Hope this is helpful.... |
BritPresSyd wrote: El Gato - you and I are on the same page (literally!) LOL
Blue Panda has some information about herding on their website... http://www.digbysystems.com/bluepanda/herding.htm Debra Lehr of TruHeart OES is into herding with her Border collies and OES. Everyone who loves Google raise their hand!!!! |
| Google can give you millions of hits, but
http://dmoz.org/Recreation/Pets/Dogs/Br ... _Sheepdog/ The DMOZ gives you categorized results, hand selected and reviewed by volunteer editors. |
| Sorry, been busy, just got back to checking the sight. I actually just checked the phone book today and found out their is a school that teaches both just a few miles away from me! I'm going to check it out. I'll let you know what I find out. - Kathy |
Iriskmj wrote: Yeah wouldn't that be cool?! Problem is, you have to be knowledgable about the other animals involved too! And you have to know someone with animals who will let you "practice" on them hehe!
Karen I could probably come up with a small herd of children....  |
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