A dog show is equivalent to a beauty pageant, and walking is a very important part of it. Training your puppy to walk a dog show course will take some patience and time You can teach your puppy yourself or send her to school. Visiting a dog agility course can also help you train your puppy and get him or her used to different courses and being around other dogs.

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare your puppy for the psychological changes in the difference between performing at home and in a show. Changing his outside walking path to include walking through crowds may help.

Step 2

Teach your puppy the stance command and the proper way to stand when he or she is about 2 months old.

Step 3

Train your puppy at about 6 months to establish the desired gate by getting him or her used to walking leashed on your left side in big, counter clockwise circles with occasional pauses.

Step 4

Show your puppy how to trot. Start at a slow pace and gently increase the speed until he or she is in a full trot.

Step 5

Get to the show early, so you'll have time to put the finishing touches on your puppies coat and get a feel for how the show is set up.

Tips & Warnings

Keep your puppy on a leash when you're walking him or her outside.

Don't be nervous in the show ring with your puppy. Your puppy may sense it and become nervous too.

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