Enigma01au

Awwwww...Lab puppies are the most georgeous puppies in the world...but as a dual Lab owner, I might admit to being a little biased!

I don't know whether to congratulate you or not I'm sad for the Guide Dog people..but I'm very happy you get to keep such a beautiful puppy

I would also suggest a crate instead of a tethering point. We had a puppy taken by Dingo's many years ago when I was a child, cause it was tied up. It happened in SECONDS, literally the blink of an eye, the dingo pack must've been watching for a day or 2 before making the attack. The ranger told us it had happened many times, wish he'd told us when we spoke to him when we first arrived .

My labs get it too. My 6 month old boy gets it quite often as his bottom eyelids droop alot, and this causes minor irritation to the eye. As he gets older, and grows into his eyes, it'll reduce. My older boy has now grown out of it. The vet said it was a normal thing for dogs with droopy eyes, especially after sleep, and that it'll disappear eventally.

That's my first show with my baby puppy. Wonderful! I'll be sending good luck vibes for you from the Gundog ring :D

We'll we got Baby Puppy of Breed....by default Yay..our very first ribbon!!!! I was soooooo nervous, but I told the steward and the judge and they were VERY forgiving! I didn't fall over, my puppy didn't poop in the ring, so I think I can say we survived unscathed I could hear people on the sideline giggling at us, which I didn't mind, much better to have people laughing at you than yelling at you. Now we have a couple of weeks of show training before the next show. I'm sure that'll be scary too, but at least I'm not a Show Ring virgin anymore Hi Lindsay, I think the next show is the Ladies Kennel Club Show, in March. I'm glad to have a month to get some more training under our belt's before the next show...we REALLY do need it.....

Off to our first show tonight at Gawler. I've been down early and setup the Gazebo so that I won't be stressed about that. I was setting up while a lovely person was setting up next to me, she shows Staffies. I explained to her that it was my first show tonight, and that if she could see me making any monumental etiquette gaffs, to please let me know . So, at least I'll know the "next door neighbour".......

I bought my Chocolate boy from Raymond Attard at Lacote Labradors in Sydney, visit the website for more info at www.lacote.com.au He specialises in imported dogs from Canada / America, and they are truely spectacular quality dogs...but maybe I'm a little biased I've found Raymond to be very helpful, and would recommend his dogs anyday!

I am doing the Karbeethan show in late January.....and I pray that the temperature isn't anything like it's going to be today....43°C However, it is a good temperature to have a nice icey cold glass of Champers to help celebrate others wins in the ring Cheers and Happy New Year!

Thanks for the luck....I'll need it Yes, I have a mentor who is worth his weight in gold..... He doesn't complain when I ask him endless Newbie questions, but I don't want to push the friendship, hence coming here to ask questions! I have been to a few shows in Adelaide, and on the whole I've found the Group 3 people to be very nice. Normally I attend the shows that my "Guru / Mentor" goes to, and he normally has everything set up by the time I get there, so all I have to do is bring myself, a thermos of good coffee, Oh and the puppy! But there will be times coming up where they don't attend, or I'll be there first, and I'll have to do the setup.

I don't let my Labs wee on other peoples nature strips...I think it's rude to let your dog do it's business, No#1's or 2's on or near someone elses property, especially if the neighbour is maintaining the strip! I always make sure I carry some water incase there is a "No#1 accident" so I can at least water the spot down.

I am in SA, and my first show is at Gawler - Karbeethan Reserve, 22nd January. It is a night show. I will try to get in early, at the 2pm opening if possible. I will be with the Gundogs - Labradors... And then I am hoping to go to the Heathfield show, I'll take your advice and get in early there too!

Thanks for the replies.. :D At least now I won't make obvious mistakes...... the rest I'll learn as I go along. And I promise not to get drunk and laugh too loud at my own jokes...well, not until after the show is completed

I have my first show coming up in January, and I have bought my Gazebo (and learnt how it put it up by myself ), but now I'm wondering if there are rules about how/where to set up your Gazebo. How do you know where you're allowed to set up if your first on ground? Do you set up your Gazebo for night shows? How close to others can you setup without annoying your neighbours? I really don't want to cause trouble at my first show, and be known as "that inconsiderate person", just because I didn't understand the rules :D

+2 to Labsrule.... I don't give a sh*t if the other dogs are "just being bullies", it doesn't matter whether there are injuries or not...this constitutes an attack! and it is not acceptable EVER!!!

Thanks for the replies! I don't think I'll be trying to get to those lofty heights , but it is interesting to know what's required. It's disappointing that the title isn't recognised universally, I would've thought that if a dog was worthy enough to win a world championship, then it deserved to be able to keep the title, wherever on earth it lived!

I know how a dog gets to Australian Champ / Grand Champ status, but what is required for World Champion Status?

you sound like me. except i have a junior dog and just had my first show 2 weeks ago. its so much easier once you do it once. I have my second show next weekend. just need to remind myself to relax. I'm lucky that the mentor I have will probably handle my baby puppy for me the first time, just so I can see how my dog reacts etc. but I really need to learn to do it for myself, as there will be shows that I'll be by myself. It'll also be good to build my self confidence, to prove that the whole world won't fall down on me if I fall flat on my face :D

Hi! I'm a Newbie to the show ring scene ;) I've entered my baby puppy into a show at the end of January, so I've got a month to start training myself and puppy! I'm lucky that I've found a mentor who has been showing for a while, but it's still daunting and scary.....I have to admit that I'm normally quite a shy person, so this is going to be an "out there experience :D . I'm sure that once I've gotten past the first time in the ring stage, I'll love it....but until then.

+2 Don't go to Adelaide if you can help it, it's much easier to go via Murray Bridge.... :D

How about on my other dog I have 2 labs, a yellow boy and a chocolate boy. My poor little choc fellow is covered in yellow hairs, especially after lying in corners of the vinyl floor trying to keep cool. His fur is a magnet for the "dust bunnies".

From what I understood, it's the law that people should be able to reach your front door without being harassed by dogs. If a dog attacks a person while that person is trying to do their job, you can be held liable for damages. Can someone confirm this?

Greetings, There is Show Training on Thursday nights (7pm) at Flaxley, near Mt Barker. You can call Mrs Jane McDonald - 83889546 for enquiries / directions. I've just started here in SA too. I've found a couple of people to help me, just by turning up at the shows and talking to others at the ring! Most are willing to give a hand to a newbie! Good Luck

I'd be reporting this to the council ASAP! Don't wait until it's too late, and the dog has gotten confident enough to get into your yard and cause mayhem...you'd never forgive yourself if what you predict MIGHT happen DOES!!!

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