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02/23/2012		 
 
Barked: Thu Feb 23, '12 8:28pm PST 
Someone dumped a min pin on me because they couldn't care for her so I gave her a home. I'm not a small dog person but I felt sorry for her so I took her... I'm not really a dog expert and know absolutely nothing about showing but from what I've read about min pins online, I have decided that the one I have been handed is exceptional: to begin with, she is hairless, but she is a very attractive dog, believe it or not. She is lean, yet muscular, and just looks like an athlete. Stands exactly 11.5 inches high from her shoulder. When I got her she was terrible- just spoiled rotten, didn't want to listen, couldn't even walk on a leash. But my boyfriend and I have grown up in households where the dog is supposed to be obedient, so we have both worked with her a lot. We've owned her for about a year and she is a different dog- really smart and learns commands faster than any dog I've seen. Just really aims to please... she has her "min pin" moments, but people tell me she is the best behaved min pin they've ever seen, because we don't let her get away with anything!!! We also take her to the dog park fairly often where there is an obstacle course. She loves it so much! She can jump even the highest hurdles! She just really wants to please us and has so much fun doing it. Now I am wondering about showing: I have read that she cannot be shown in conformation because the AKC does not accept her rare "blue" color, but I have read that the blue min pins can be shown in obedience and agility. I am trying to figure out if she has potential there. Where and how can I register for a show? I'm sure there are several types of shows. please, if you can, let me know what I need to know about them! Also, what goes on in an obedience competition? What advice can you give me to prepare? Thank you for reading!!!
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Tanuk, CGC

Sherpa Tanuk of- Everest		 
 
Barked: Sun Mar 4, '12 10:00am PST 
If you are serious about competing in agility or obedience, you'll need to find a trainer or club in your area. These are sports that take owners and dogs years to prepare for, it's not something you can just show up for and see how the dog does.

Obedience competitions require more than just well behaved dogs. Dogs must be taught a certain way and to perform flawlessly certain commands. They must be able to heel, be off leash, and retrieve among other things.

Agility competitions require the dog and handler to run a set agility course. The course must be run in a specific sequence and a certain way. The obstacles can include jumps, tires, tunnels, a dog walk, an A frame, weave poles, a table, and a teeter. Not only must your dog do all of these obstacles in a speedy manner, but they must run them in the order dictated.
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Barked: Sun Mar 4, '12 10:37am PST 
Probably the first thing to do would be to attend some shows (by yourself, don't bring the dog yet) to see how it goes and whether you'd like to pursue it further. The AKC has a show search function on their website at AKC.org.

The second step is probably to find a training class in the sport you'd like to pursue. Depending on your location, this could be easy or difficult. Ask around, or try Googling.

When you're ready to compete, you need to make sure her registration is in order. If she came with AKC papers, that's great, if not, you can register with the AKC Canine Partners program (for mixed breed dogs) or get a Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL number.)

There are other organizations for competitive obedience and agility, but AKC is the main one in America.
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