Dog Show Tips - Episode 3 The Lead 

Will: you outweigh your dog Mastiff: hold my beer

this is a great learning! keep them coming, please. not often we see such good handlers as yourself willing to share their knowledge. thanks!

Excellent tips..I have my 1st ever dog show in March and I am completely green. I will follow these video tips and hopefully have a good show

I love the way Fergie moves!

Thank you so much for the great tips and observations! One can really see your experience! 😊👏

Really enjoying the series, they've been very helpful! Please keep them up!

some dogs need to lower their head to move comfortably, others just havent realized their own carriage. i tend to train dogs while carrying a toy in their mouths. most dogs show their true carriage with the pride of their possession.

😍😍🐕superb this vedeos

I really loved this video along with your previous dog show tips videos! I used to handle my dog in 4-h, for only a year unfortunately, and became pretty good in that short amount of time, but these are things I might have learned had I continued so it's great to be learning about them now! I don't have a dog to show at the moment, but it's still great information to know for when I need it as I enjoy handling :D

Love your videos and tips. It is invaluable to me. I have a steep learning curve with a wonderful Parson Russell Terrier. Kiyooshi Top Russell! I want to do the dog and breed justice by showing off all of his beauty, intelligence, and character! Thanks again for your tips!

I use a 2 inch wide martingale for my Great Pyrenees, I didn't want a chain type leads to cutting a strip out of the ruff, or have it tangle in her coat in her Ckc classes,Novice trick dog as well as her Urban Cannine Good Citizens classes, she beendoing Rally currently. Should I just use a slip type smooth lead?

love the videos. any tips on keeping the head up when in the ring?

Your videos are informational and clear. I am referring beginners in my Conformation classes to watch them! Thanks so much for your time.

Loved the video. I would like to see one on movement-how to correct pacing, running ahead of handler, side winding ect. Karen

Could you do a video on what you bring to a dog show, like tools type of table etc?

Love your videos. Very educational. Do you have any suggestions of where to get the leads from? Im new and would be interested in where you find your leads products etc.

Your tips have been very helpful and very easy to understand. I particularly like Espisode 3, The Lead. How would you transfer this information to the situation where you have an intact male that might try to chase the dog in front while gaiting in a Group situation? I find this to be the biggest problem. In this case, when you stop or slow down, there are handlers behind you.

Hi Will, can you do a video on a loose leash gait?

fun music too Will - keep making more :)

What about for Jack Russells?

I'll leave that question for him to answer, but I wanted to mention that with me, I've decided that I really love the look of braided leads, so I've taken up learning how to braid them myself out of para-cord :D I don't have any dogs to show, but I'm thinking of making them for myself for when I can use them and possibly for others, but if you like making things or the idea of making something custom, it can feel pretty cool being able to customize your own and para cord is super strong too. :D

more videos pls. you are a great help! :)

That's all well and good when you've taught them the commands. Do you have a video for training a puppy that pulls, sniffs the ground and doesn't listen lol

Super, thanks so much, now i have a question for you Mr Will.. I have a samoyed 12 months old, what lead i should use ? You mention the one for furry dogs .. He is also very excited a,l the time and i am a newbie to so things not going so well allthe time but your videos are great wish you all the best from Kitchener

Where would advise getting leads(UK)? And what lead would you say is best for a labrador only shown once at a junior but has a natural stack and head carriage?

Great vid! Could you make a vid with tips for us with puppies, how to best introduce them to this? Im a newbie with dog shows and handlings, and i don't wanna mess it up og ruin the training

i would like to see a video about the handling of dogs with long coat. do you bring a brush with you? do you use particular tips for theese dogs?

What type of lead should I use on a Husky? And would a beaded lead be too much? I'd love all suggestions! THANKS!

Hi, I am new to the Dog showing world and was wondering how should I stack a Griffon Bruxellois. Thank you so much for your video they are helping alot.

I have a boxer and I have been switching leads and have yet to find one that works. The only one I haven't used is a martingale and was wondering if you knew some good places to get one? Also my dog has most days where he is not please and attentive when I show him, I have tried food, toys, and voice nothing seems to work more than once. Do you have any tips for getting a more excited dog in the ring?

Love watching the videos you have made, just a quick question: How do you get a dog to move with you when it is stubborn nd you always run ahead? My dogs dont bait, it is a breed thing, they dont tend to take bait (apart from my minor puppy, he does) but my 2 1/2 year old has a case of mum, i dont want to move with you. it makes him look bad as i cant move him at correct pace. P.s i have Scottish Deerhound

I tried to buy your video tips on your website, but never heard anything, Is your website not active anymore? I wanted to know placement for a collar when showing in the ring

Hi Will i love watching your videos and have learnt so much, im trying to train my puppy for showing a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and he tends to pull, ive tried the instructions in the video but it doesn't seem to work, is there any chance you can do a video showing how to walk a untrained puppy 7-8 month old so i can see where i am going wrong, if not any tips would be appreciated, we show them with full leather collors and seperate leads so don't have the option of a check collor, regards Lyn

hi ive bn taking conformation classes and just put my golden in our first fun match, we placed 3rd outta 3 lol, i asked the judge after is was all over what could i have done more she said that stael needed more confidence..so how do u give a dog more confidence in the show ring? i have the videos here on youtube if ud like 2 watch them id love some pointers

How do I get my dog to stop pacing? I thought he'd grow out of it, we managed to get his CH at 10months old but now he's 18months old and pace pace pace... I treadmill train him and can get him to trot on that but if it slows down to much he'll switch leads back into a pace.

I love a lot of the video, but I wish it will double to Spanish. thanks

Do you have a video for how to fix a pacing dog ?

it is the same for standard poodles ¿¿¿¿¿

I show a black (tall, lean, field style) Labrador in 4-H. Will a BEADED lead be too much??? Right now I have a simple black leather lead with a silver snake chain. I don't expect a reply back but any suggestions would be great! THANKS! :)

I have an azawakh that flat out refuses to carry his head up during the trot around the ring. His head and nose are on the ground and he slinks instead. When I try to force the issue I get an animal that winds up choking himself and bucks like a horse. I've tried favorite food, toys, nothing works. I'm about to give up on him. He is 7 months old. What can I do to convince him to carry it up?

Yes, could you please give suggestions where we can buy the leads, i am having a hard time finding one. Thank you.

hi. how do i keep my big-headed amstaff from dropping the head? he staks very well, but when he moves, he lowers the head. i correct him while moving, but he lowers it again. any advice?

Hi Will, do you have any tips for making my Cavalier walk better on the lead? We have been to a few shows but she lags behind and i cannot make her "willingly" move forward on the lead.. Any reply would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

Is it the same with the lead for small dogs because I have a Chihuahua mix terrier

what lead should i use on my 6 month old maltese and where do i get the lead from

how do i find them?

i would start with a thin rescoe or a toy lead

What type of lead do I use on a chow chow?

Ooo this helps, thank you

I'm afraid I can't hear a thing, neither on this or other of your videos. I only hear music at the beginning but when you talk I hear nothing :(

Stop calling it a choker...it's a CHECK chain

How can a newbie teach a puppy?

A martingale might work well for you. Or use the nylon choker.

Just not sure about the choaker.

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