4-H Dog Showmanship

A brief video about the five basic components needed to be successful in the 4-H dog showmanship ring. Put together by Jeremy W. Green, 4-H and Youth Development Faculty, Oregon State University Extension, Crook County.

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[kickingirl13]

I've been showing dogs in 4-H in WI for 6 years and this is only my 2nd year in Showmanship. I show my Lab/Golden Ret. cross as a Flat Coated Ret. because he has long legs and is solid black with the figure more of a FCR , but he has short hair. The judge wanted me to say want BREEDS he was I think. I am wondering if I should say he's a FCR or a Lab or a Golden Lab cross? I really would appreciate answering back. THANK YOU!

[Crook4H]

@kickingirl13

Generally speaking, you should respond by telling the judge which breed(s) of dog your dog is or is a cross of, you can then follow up with an additional comment that explains which breed (if crossbred) it more closely resembles.

[Crook4H]

Reaching over your dog to stack while in showmanship is a personal preference. Some judges will mark you down for this some will not. There is not a rule that says you cannot do this. You should do what is most comfortable for you and your dog.

[ArabianImages]

I have a Flat coated retriever )FCR and before i got into showmanship i taught him to sit automatically when i stop and stand. any tips on how to retrain him to stand and possibly somewhat stack on his own?