Took Athena to the State Fair dog show

[Amon Ra Reptiles]

Congrats

I miss doing the weight pulls, it was nice being out with the all the bullies. Just not the same anymore

How is it training them to pull? I have thought about training our girl to pull to give her something to do. She's so so hyper. So finding something that she can do may help with her ADHD lol.

[PitOnTheProwl]

How is it training them to pull? I have thought about training our girl to pull to give her something to do. She's so so hyper. So finding something that she can do may help with her ADHD lol.

Start with a fitted harness and a heavy chain. I think the better thing you could use would be a spring-pole and they are cheap to make

[SlitherinSisters]

Nice work - she's a lovely Dobe! They're still my #1 fave breed...looking forward to getting another someday. Chaotic State Fairs are great for exposure & experience, and it looks like she handled it with flying colors!

Are you going to the Des Moines show in Sept?

Thank you! I wasn't planning on going. I'm not sure when it is, but Sept is super booked for me...like every month really And she did do a pretty good job considering it was her first big show! She did dog 4-h with my sister when she was a pup. She was nervous in the ring, but I think it was my fault-the judge even said so, lol. She said I needed to relax because Athena could feel my nervousness and it was bothering her. The judge was pretty awesome, she kept saying I had a beautiful dog and to keep at it.

Congrats

I miss doing the weight pulls, it was nice being out with the all the bullies. Just not the same anymore

That sounds like a lot of fun, I've never seen any pulling!

[sekaiNdobes]

Are you going to the Des Moines show in Sept?

Apologies for going slightly off topic - we'll be at the Des Moines show! One of my dobes will be at Meet the Breed, and I'll also have a corgi there too. Will be stewarding most of the day though, so I'm not sure when we'll be at the booth.

To the OP - I'm glad you had fun!

[Kara]

Apologies for going slightly off topic - we'll be at the Des Moines show! One of my dobes will be at Meet the Breed, and I'll also have a corgi there too. Will be stewarding most of the day though, so I'm not sure when we'll be at the booth.

Yay! We'll be there Friday for the Dane specialty. Hope you have a great time!