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I have a 6 month old pup. She is already started and I am convinced she will do well. I must also mention she is one of the prettiest dogs I've ever seen. I thought I would go ahead and start showing her on the bench in the puppy class.
My problem is she will not stand. I have set up a small table in the back yard and we try every day. She just squirms around.
You can try something called baiting. You'll need a really tasty treat that can be eaten quickly, like a cut up hot dog. Hold the treat up over her head, if she stands up, tell her "good girl, Stand!" and give her the treat. It doesn't have to be a nice looking stand, just so long as she is standing. After a little practice, don't tell her "good girl, Stand" or give the treat until she is standing in a nicer position. Then when she is used to standing, you can let her nibble at the treat in you hand, and fix her legs or tail into a better position. Then give the treat. You'll notice when you say Stand she'll start to stand nicely.
Good luck to you, I think its great that a field beagler wants to pay a little mind to conformation and show that his dogs have a good chance in the show ring.
I agree with "guest" give her a treat, it also takes time, if your dog wont set still dont yell at her, talk to her nicely, some people use shocking collars to, but i just use the treats and talking to them nicely.. it seems to work with our dogs
I'm Old enough to know better but still to young to care
make sure your tabble not wobly it will scare your pup
i start out working with them on standing on the ground first then i move to something about a foot of the ground when it is standing good on it i move to something that is up to my waist so i can stand and work with them i also reward them with a treat after they start to stand good.
PUT YA 2 5 GALLON BUCKETS A FEW FEET APART USE A 2BY 6 THAT WAY ITS NOT FAR TO FALL,ONLY BUCKET HIGH PUT HER ON THE BOARD MAKE HER STAND STILL IF NOT KICK A BUCKET OUT FROM UNDER HER,IF SHE IS AS SMART AS PRETTY IT WONT TAKE BUT A FEW TIMES SHE STAND LIKE A STATUE ALL THE LUCK
I'd hesitate using Bucket method. You don't want a scared dog on the bench. Combine the other posts. Start on the ground & use treats. Hold the treat near dog's nose but don't let her get it for a few minutes. Are you using a collar & lead? Use a proper choke chain or slip noose collar right below her ears & hold her head up while baiting with the treat & praise her. When she starts to stand only hold her a short time & when she gets still give her the treat. Use short practice times. Practice on the ground & eventually go to a bench. If you frighten her with a wobbly bench or kick buckets out she'll always be nervous on a bench. Conformation judge is also looking at dog's demeanor & nervousness won't help. Your pup is only 6 months & a beagle so be patient with her. Learning other commands like stay & stop might help.
